Paris District Road Report for Week of March 24, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 24, 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 and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn March 26th
March 21, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us. For this month’s session you are encouraged to bring your laptop or tablet, along with your sack lunch, salad or...
Roy Singleton
Memorial service for Roy Singleton, age 61, of Sulphur Springs, Texas was held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Singleton passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Roy Allen Singleton was born on May 15, 1963 in Camp Pendleton, California to George and Emma Lee (Heath) Singleton. He married Cathy Newsome in Sulphur Springs, Texas on April 10, 1982. Roy...
Irving Community Voices Concern; Casino Plans Pulled
March 21, 2025 – The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has withdrawn its casino plans in Irving following strong community backlash from residents. The company formally requested that Irving officials remove its proposal for a destination resort and casino, citing overwhelming public opposition during a heated city council meeting on Thursday. Despite the casino’s removal from the project, Sands still intends to develop the site,...
Hopkins County EDC Executive Director Chris Brown Stopped by on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this informative episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Hopkins County Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Chris Brown. The two chatted about the new Liberty Trailer which will be starting operations soon, the electric power needs in Texas, the Northeast Texas Rail project, and much more. Be sure to check out this segment and see what economic...
Paris Junior College Capping 100th Year With Gala
March 20, 2025 – PJC capping 100th year with gala Paris Junior College is celebrating a Century of Excellence with Golden Night, Glittering Lights: A Centennial Celebration Gala on Saturday, April 12. “We wanted to have fun with the final event of 100th anniversary,” said PJC Advancement and Marketing Executive Director Baleigh McCoin. “We’re inviting you to step back in time and join us for an unforgettable evening as we...
Chamber Connection – March 20, 2025
By Butch Burney When spring rolls around, that means it’s time for the annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, set for Friday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Registration is open for six-person teams in the morning and afternoon, though there are only a few afternoon slots available. Cost is $750 per team, which includes three golf courts and lunch for all team members. There are also sponsorship...
Larry Gene Rowell
Graveside services for Larry Gene Rowell, age 67, of Garland, Texas, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Emblem Cemetery in Emblem, Texas with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Larry passed away on March 18, 2025, in Garland, Texas. He was born to Floyd Rowell and Joyce Lorene (Morrison) Rowell on May 16, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. As a younger guy, he loved fishing, especially at his grandparent’s pond in Emblem, Texas....
Paris Junior College Holding NC3 Signing Events for Future Students
March 20, 2025 – PJC celebrates technical students at NC3 Signing Day events Together with dozens of other National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the country, Paris Junior College is holding NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremonies for students who will attend a workforce program at PJC in the fall of 2025. “By signing our incoming students to Letters of Intent, we’re...
Robb Roy Richmond
October 2, 1935 — March 18, 2025 Dike Funeral service for Robb Richmond, age 89, of Dike, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at The Church of Latter Day Saints in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Richmond passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. With our condolences.
