Billy Thomas Bailey
July 11, 1939 — February 13, 2025 Sulphur Springs A private service will be held at a later date for Billy Thomas Bailey, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Bailey passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The family respectfully requests that no flowers be sent. A donation to a charity of your choice is preferred. With our condolences.
19th Annual Gala Makes a Splash for Local Healthcare
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Gala on January 25th, 2025. This year’s volunteer chairs were Linda and Joe Bob, Julie and Brad, and Teffany and Corey Burgin who selected the theme Serendipity by the Sea. The evening of dinner and dancing started off with a steel drum band and finished with guests celebrating good times for a good cause. The...
Breast Cancer Support Group Gathers for February Meeting
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The February meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Monday, February 10. The gathering featured guest speaker and breast cancer survivor, Jalayne Minter, sharing her story of faith, courage, and humility. All breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to participate. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in...
Grassburs are Common Grassy Weeds That can Negatively Impact Forage by Mario Villarino
February 11, 2025 – Grassburs, also known as sandburs or sticker weeds, are common grassy weeds that can negatively impact forage and hay quality in pastures and hayfields. They produce sharp, spiny seed pods that can cause discomfort to animals and reduce the value of hay. Identification: Grassburs are typically warm-season annuals or perennials. They are easily recognized in the mature stage by their distinctive seed heads,...
Lion Rodeo Boasts Two Event Winners at Annual Home Rodeo
Trace Harris and Jill White took home their third and second event wins of the 2024-25 season, respectively. SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX, February 5, 2025— The East Texas A&M Rodeo Team had two individual event winners at its 6th annual home rodeo at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 31 and February 1. Trace Harris and Jill White took the top spot in the Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Roping events,...
Ann Walker
October 5, 1952 — February 10, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ann Walker, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ann Walker went...
Verna Yarbrough
September 15, 1942 — February 7, 2025 Archer City Graveside service for Verna Yarbrough, age 82, of Archer City, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Ms. Yarbrough passed away in Wichita Falls, Texas on Friday, February 7, 2025. With our condolences.
Tina Marie Sager
January 18, 1960 — February 8, 2025 Saltillo Graveside service for Tina Marie Sager, age 65, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 15 at Weaver Cemetery, 8743 U.S. Hwy 67, Saltillo, Texas with Jeremy Crowder officiating. No formal visitation will be held. Pallbearers will include John Goodman, Brandon Teague, Shane George, Tanya Gilbert, Jeremy Crowder, and Jeremyah Crowder “BooBoo”. Tina Marie passed...
CHRISTUS Heart Month Focus: Importance of Cardiac Rehab for Patients
February 10, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – February is American Heart Month, and CHRISTUS Health is focused on all matters of the heart, including the importance of cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiac eventor surgery, what it entails and how it benefits patients. People who participate in a 36-week rehab program have a 47% lower risk of death and 31%lower risk of heart attack than those who attend only one session, according One...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by to chat about planting. John Mark and Ronnie discussed how we still could get a freeze. They also talked about what plants you want to plant during this time of year, what type of weed killer you want to put out during the current season, the fact that the time for pruning is...
