Jerrell Lynn Echols
January 17, 1956 ~ April 4, 2026 (age 70) Funeral Services for Jerrell Lynn Echols, age, 70 will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor LaVelle Hendricks officiating. Interment will follow the service at East Caney Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Jerrell passed away on April 4, 2026....
Historical Society President Rick Wilson had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 2nd
April 6, 2026 – Hopkins County Historical Society President Rick Wilson enjoyed A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 2, 2026. During his visit, Rick and John Mark chatted about the Hopkins County Historical Society, Heritage Park, the Dutch Oven Cooking Class coming up April 25th, 2026, and so much more. Be sure to check out this educational episode below and see what your Hopkins County Historical Society has to...
Sr. Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April Fools Day
April 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, was a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey on April Fools Day. While on the program, Dawna and John Mark discussed the new “Crafting Through the Calendar” at the Senior Center, the 90 Plus Bridges Banquet being held April 11th, 2026, the next “Silver Saturday Night” scheduled for...
Riley Paul Dunahoo
Funeral services for Riley Paul Dunahoo age, 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 7, 2026, at the Gafford Chapel Church with Rev. Jim Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at the Ridgeway Cemetery with Joseph Flemens, Dirk Birchfield, Bo Fox, Kieth Edwards, Bill Jr. Philips and Philip Don Philips serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 12 noon to 1PM. ...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 5, 2026
Hey friends, I feel this sweet, tender message from our Father to us. I don’t just see your pain, I made a way to heal it. I didn’t just witness your brokenness…I carried it. When my son went to the cross, it was not random. It was not distant. It was not just for “someone else, someone good.” It was personal. It was intentional. It was for you. “But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us...
Paris District Road Report for April 6, 2026
April 3, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting April 6, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their...
From Black Coffee to Sugar Rush: Starbucks’ Growing Appeal to Children
April 4, 2026 – Starbucks, once a standard-bearer for premium coffee culture, is facing growing scrutiny over how its business has evolved—particularly in its increasing appeal to children through highly sweetened beverages. Founded in 1971, Starbucks originally set itself apart by focusing on high-quality coffee, often served black. Early company philosophy emphasized the integrity of the bean, discouraging heavy additions like...
Phones Down, Eyes Up, Texas
April 3, 2026 – Distracted driving a leading cause in Texas crashes PARIS – Whatever’s on the phone, it can’t be as important as what’s in front of you on the road. Pay attention behind the wheel — it can save a life. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes forget their fellow Texans and drive distracted. The Estelle family in Tarrant County knows all too well how losing focus can lead to a deadly crash. “The hardest thing...
Lt Colonel Bryce A Hogue
Lt. Colonel Bryce A. Hogue passed away early Monday morning, March 23, 2026. Bryce was born on May 21, 1932, at the family farm near Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska, to the late Noel C. Hogue and Olive Rosenquist Hogue. He graduated from Arcadia High School. After graduation, he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He also earned a master’s degree in...
Marylou Fryer
June 4, 1948 — April 2, 2026 Visitation service for Marylou Fryer, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Fryer passed away at Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Marylou Fryer
