Brashear Cemetery to Hold Homecoming June 6th
May 15, 2026 – The Brashear Cemetery Annual Homecoming will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Brashear Baptist Church Fellowship Building. The event will begin at 10:30am. Mr. Tom Mooney will be the guest speaker. There will be a covered dish luncheon afterwards. The public is invited to attend.
Buckle up or pay the Price
May 15, 2026 – Click It or Ticket increased enforcement May 18–31 PARIS – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement and encouraging people to drive like a Texan — kind, courteous and safe — and always buckle up....
Flowering Vines was the Topic on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
May 14, 2026 – Flowering vines was the topic on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, which features Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. John Mark and Ronnie chatted about the different types of flowering vines you can get to grow in North East Texas, how to take care of flowering vines, what you can expect from some of these vines during the...
Debra S Smith
August 14, 1957 — May 14, 2026 Debra Shaneena Smith passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. Debra was born on August 14, 1957, in Denton, Texas to Boyce Tilden Corley and Barbara Jean (Howard) Corley. Debra was a Nurses Aid at the Denton State School. She worked at M Knit Warehouse and owned a cosmetic company. Debra loved being outdoors. She enjoyed bird watching and flowers. Her hobbies...
Old Saltillo United Methodist Church to Hold a Special Service May 17th
May 14, 2026 – Old Saltillo United Methodist Church is honored that Mark Miller, concertmaster and principal violinist of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, will be helping to lead the worship service this Sunday May 17th, 2026. Mark performs with the Fort Worth Symphony and other North Texas ensembles. He is a founder and president of Mount Vernon Music, a membership-based nonprofit bringing outstanding performances of chamber...
Buckle up or pay the Price
May 14, 2026 -Click It or Ticket increased enforcement May 18–31 AUSTIN – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement and encouraging people to drive like a Texan — kind, courteous and safe — and always buckle up....
Carlos Ray Barela
October 31, 1956 — May 13, 2026 Graveside Service for Carlos Ray Barela, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Midway Cemetery in Talco, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home. Mr. Barela passed away on Wednesday, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Carlos Barela was born October 31, 1956, in El Paso,...
FLOCK Camera Abuse Increasing Nationwide
May 14, 2026 – Texas officials are facing growing scrutiny over the use—and alleged abuse—of Flock Safety surveillance cameras, as civil liberties advocates warn the rapidly expanding technology has outpaced oversight and privacy protections. Flock cameras, which are automated license plate readers installed by police departments, homeowner associations, and private businesses, have spread across Texas in recent years....
Connor Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Homecoming May 24th
May 13, 2026 – Memorial Day Homecoming will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Connor Cemetery, 3621 County Road, Dike, Texas, off Farm Road 69 North. Meeting to begin at Noon. Come early to visit with friends and family. Hopkins County Stew will be served after the Annual Meeting. Bring your own bowls and a covered dish to share. Everyone is welcome.
Bibleway Lighthouse Church will Present a Special Message May 17th
May 13, 2026 – Donna Blades Albert will be preaching a special Service at Bibleway Lighthouse Church Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 11:00am. Sunday School begins at 10:00am with Praise and Worship at 11:00am. The Church is located on CR 4591. Go North on Hwy. 19, turn Right on Mahoney Road, and go straight to FM 3236, and turn Left. Go until you see CR 4591 and turn Left. The Church is located on the Left. Watch for Church...
