County Extension Agent Mario Villarino Dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
June 30, 2025 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez dropped by to be a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Mario chatted about hay and it’s importance to the cattle industry, the need to provide enough calcium to your vegetable plants, the 4H members that graduated this year, and so much more! Be sure to check out...
Bubba Jay Edwards
Graveside service for Bubba Jay Edwards, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Jim Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Gafford Chapel Community Chapel. William Jay Edwards, known by most as Bubba Jay, was born on September 23, 1962, in Greenville, Texas, to J.W. Edwards and...
Steve Eppars
Funeral service for Steve Eppars, age 68 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Connor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Eppars passed away on June 27, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online...
First United Methodist Church Welcomes Senior Pastor Rickwartz
June 30, 2025 – The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, welcomes their new Senior Pastor, Chris Rickwartz, and his family. Pastor Chris Rickwartz, and his family, his wife Amy, and their two daughters, Sophia and Lilly, officially join First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, community July 1st, 2025. They will reside in the First UMC Parsonage. Be sure to give them a famous warm Sulphur...
Peggy Maurine Cannon
Peggy Maurine Cannon, age 80, of the Hagansport Community, entered into Heaven – the place that she longed for, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 18, 1944, in Red River County, Texas to C. L. and Thelma (Thommarson) Babb. On May 29, 1964, Peggy married the love of her life, Charles Freeland Cannon in Ft. Worth, Texas. Together, they built 49 years of marriage rooted in faith, family,...
Texas Budget Surpluses May Be Coming to an End
June 30, 2025 – After several years of record-breaking surpluses, Texas lawmakers may soon face tighter fiscal conditions. According to budget analysts, the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds and a slowdown in sales tax revenue growth could constrain the Texas Legislature’s ability to fund major initiatives in the coming years. Texas benefited from massive federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with surging...
Governor Abbott Secures Federal Extension for Healthy Texas Women Program
On June 27, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced the federal renewal of the Healthy Texas Women Medicaid waiver through June 30, 2030. The waiver, approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ensures continued funding and support for critical women’s health services in Texas. “By securing this waiver extension through 2030, Texas will further support the health and well-being of women, especially those most...
The Women’s Guild’s Annual St. James Catholic Church Garage Sale is Under Way
June 29, 2025 – The Women’s Guild’s Annual St. James Catholic Church Garage Sale is under way. The last weekend for the sale will be July 4th through 5th, 2025. The sale is located at 297 Texas Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Hours of operation are 8:00 to 4:00. The sale is held inside the Education Building behind St. James Catholic Church. St. James Catholic Church Sulphur Springs, TX
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 30, 2025
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 June 30, 2025. 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 as they approach...
Sixth Annual Texas Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
June 29, 2025 – Summer is calling, and the sixth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is here to help you explore Texas. It’s a great opportunity to discover something new about the place we call home. Prizes! Play to win prizes from Whole Earth Provision Co., Texas Historical Commission, Families in Nature and Texas State Parks. Get Started How does GOSH work? Check the list and choose your destination — you can attempt to...
