Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held May 21st
May 10, 2026 – You are cordially invited to attend a presentation by John A. Sellers on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is free and open to the public, and we encourage you to bring a guest. We will meet in person at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX, or you may join us virtually via Zoom using the link provided below: You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 21, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)...
The CRCG Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair was Held May 7th
May 10, 2026 – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hopkins County Community Resource Coordination Group, in partnership with local schools and community organizations, held a Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair May 7th, 2026, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. All Hopkins County students in grades 6 through 12 were welcome to participate. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, May 10, 2026
MOMMAS, THERE IS A BEAST OUT FOR YOU!! Bear with me, it’s long, but I pray it will be worth it. A story from when I was a young momma. There I was, walking into Walmart with a young child in tow, ragged and dirty from camping, and a baby in the bottom of my cart in one of those carrier things. I hadn’t had a baby in tow in a long time, and especially not one that wasn’t mine. Moving on. So...
Josh “Joshy Boy” Foster
June 10, 1987 — May 8, 2026 Mesquite Funeral service for Josh “Joshy Boy” Foster, age 38, of Mesquite, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery in Pickton, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Foster passed away in his home on Friday, May 8,...
Matthew Thomas Bell
It is with heavy hearts and full gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Matthew Thomas Bell, who left us far too soon on May 8, 2026. Born on March 3, 1970, in Sulphur Springs, TX, Matt was a true Texan at heart, embodying a spirit of adventure and hard work that inspired all who knew him.Matt is survived by his loving wife, Mindy Bell; his children, Dr. Talon Bell and his wife, Dr. Lindsey Bell;...
Paris District Road Report for May 11, 2026
May 8, 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 11, 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...
Billy Finklea
Billy Ray Finklea, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Billy Ray Finklea was born on October 23, 1949, in Sulphur Springs to Billy Joe and Reta (Beadles) Finklea. Billy was dairy farmer and an electrician. Billy is survived by his brother, Ralph Finklea; sons Craig Finklea and Chris Finklea; daughter, Kyla Finklea; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in...
Brunch and Style Show to be Held at Heritage Park May 9th
May 8, 2026 – A “Brunch and Style Show” is scheduled to be held at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Activities begin at 9:00am. Everyone is welcome.
Paxton Pursues Texas School Districts to Enforce Ten Commandments Law
May 7, 2026 – Ken Paxton announced a sweeping statewide investigation into multiple Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) to ensure compliance with recently enacted laws requiring the display of the Ten Commandments and formal consideration of prayer in public schools. The investigation focuses on adherence to Senate Bills 10 and 11, both passed during the 89th Texas Legislature and effective as of September 1, 2025. SB 10...
Are You a ‘Muscle Mommy’?
May 7, 2026 – A growing shift in fitness culture among women is driving a surge in demand for protein-rich foods, prompting major food brands to rapidly expand their offerings in what analysts describe as a booming market trend. The shift, often linked to the rise of strength training and so-called “muscle mommy” culture, reflects a broader change in how women approach health, fitness, and nutrition. Industry data suggests that...
