Mahoney Cemetery to Celebrate its 125th Anniversary June 14th
May 3, 2026 – Mahoney Cemetery will be celebrating its 125th anniversary on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The celebration will begin immediately after the Annual Cemetery Meeting at 10:30am. The address is 3198 CR 3518, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Anyone with questions is requested to contact Gilda Cain at 214-435-4263.
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, May 3, 2026
Hey friends! It’s been one of those weeks where it feels like there is no security under my feet. Feels like the ground is shifting and the weight of my steps can cause the ground to give way. Usually I am pretty good about getting quiet with God and letting his peace was over me like living water and restore that internal balance that keeps us steady even when nothing else is. The peace that surpasses all...
Hopkins County Hospital District Will Seat Three New Board Members
May 2, 2026 – The May 2nd election saw seven candidates running for three of the spots on the Hopkins County Hospital District Board. Newcomers Tanner Ragan, Jaime Mitchell and Sharla Tanton Campbell received the most votes edging out two incumbents (Chris Brown and Rosario Mejia) as well as hopefuls Robin Boshears and Jennifer McCoy. The new members should be installed at the next regular meeting of the Hopkins County Hospital...
Runoff Needed for Sulphur Springs City Council Races
May 2, 2026 – City Secretary Natalie Burling reports that a runoff will be needed for both Place 6 and Place 7 of the Sulphur Springs City Council after the May 2 election did not produce a clear winner in each seat. A candidate must receive more than 50% of the cast votes to be declared the winner and as there were multiple candidates in each election (3 for Place 6, and 4 for Place 7) no candidate received the required votes...
Paris District Road Report for May 4, 2026
May 2, 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 May 4, 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 speed...
Luther V. Hurst
April 23, 1943 — April 30, 2026 Sulphur Springs Listen to Obituary Luther V. Hurst, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Lee Randolph
April 20, 1949 — May 1, 2026 Lee Randolph was born April 20, 1949, in Como, Texas to Wilson and Gladis Cloree (Cutts) Randolph. He was raised in Hopkins County and joined the United States Marine Corp. Lee served his country from1968 until 1974. When he returned home from the Marines he worked as a maintenance man. Lee enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved being outdoors and camping near the lake. Lee never met a stranger and always...
Clyde Tucker
September 1, 1944 — April 30, 2026 Mabank Graveside inurnment service for Clyde Tucker, age 81, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Ridgeway Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mr. Tucker peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Dinner Bell for May 6, 2026
April 29, 2026 – WEEK OF: May 6, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Brookshire Grocery Company and Junior Waverly Club The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Our sponsors this week include Junior Waverly Club and Brookshire’ Grocery Company. The Junior Waverly Club was...
Sulphur Springs High School UIL Academic Team has won the Regional Championship
April 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs High School UIL academic team has won the regional championship. The Wildcats academic team totaled 321 points to second-place Lindale’s 296 ½. In all, 21 Sulphur Springs students will be advancing to the State UIL Academic Meet, at UT Austin, May 18 – 19. First place winners are: the Journalism team, including first-place individual winners Abigail Bautista, copy editing, and Anderson...
