A Paris Texas Man Jailed for Attempted Capital Murder, Poured Gasoline into Daughters Mouth
August 14, 2024 – Edgar James Bridgemon, 24, gave the child gasoline “with the intention of ending the child’s life,” Paris police said in a news release. Edgar James Bridgemon When officers responded to a call Saturday in the 1300 block of Pine Bluff Street, they observed Bridgemon running off, police said. He was caught and arrested a short distance later. He bond was set at $255,000. The child was initially...
Under Pressure, Texas Farm Bureau Says They ‘Won’t Oppose’ Ban on Land Sales to China
The organization received a flood of correspondence from members concerned that it was obstructing legislation aimed at protecting Texas farmland from foreign threats. By Brandon Waltens | August 13, 2024 In a significant shift from its previous position, the Texas Farm Bureau will now not oppose—and may even support—the state legislature’s proposed ban on land sales to hostile foreign nationals, such as China....
Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns the City of Dallas to End State Fair Firearms Policy
Paxton Says it Unlawfully Infringe on Second Amendment Rights August 14, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a notice letter to the City of Dallas directing it to withdraw the statement made by the State Fair of Texas, the organization contracted to run Fair Park during the annual event, that prohibits citizens from lawfully carrying a firearm on the premise. In 2002, the City of Dallas entered into a...
Juanita Merle McCarty
November 28, 1930 — August 12, 2024 Graveside service for Juanita Merle McCarty, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Lee Huff officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Ms. McCarty passed away at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs on Monday, August...
J.B. McQueen
December 28, 1945 — August 12, 2024 Funeral Service for J.B. McQueen, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Lucas Flournoy, Matthew Flournoy, Donald Hopper, Logan Oxford, Bryan Scott, and David James serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior from...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offers Resources and Guidance on Tree Care During Drought by Mario Villarino
August 13, 2024 – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers extensive resources and guidance on tree care during drought, recognizing the vital role trees play in both urban and rural environments. Drought conditions can severely stress trees, making them more susceptible to disease, pests, and long-term damage. AgriLife Extension’s approach to tree care during drought is designed to help homeowners, landowners, and...
Loyd Harris “L.H.” Chapin
July 12, 1935 — August 10, 2024 Funeral service for Loyd Harris “L.H.” Chapin, age 89, of Cumby, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cumby, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Chapin passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Saturday,...
Hopkins County Records – July/August 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 7/18/24 Thru 7/19/24 Amber Nicole Thomas and Kevis Scott Thomas to Sophie Alice Gonzales-Mata and Eugene Daniel Mata; Tract in the AC J Procello Survey Ramona Iris Fisk to Kevin Matthew Fisk; Tract in the Daniel Holbrook Survey LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Brian Joseph Drake and Jennifer Lynn McClintock; Tract in the AC F Marrs Survey Big Country Land Management LLC and DCTXLP LLC to Puja Giri; Tract in the Lot...
Dinner Bell for August 14, 2024
The City National Bank, the oldest bank in continual service in Sulphur Springs, was chartered in 1889. It also has locations not only in Hopkins County but also in Wood, Rains, Van Zant, Gregg, Upshur, Cass, Morris, and services surrounding counties. The original lot on the corner of the Sulphur Springs square and Connally Street was purchased for $3,350.00. The two story building, home of the bank until 1968, was built at a cost of...
Dawna Pryor Chatted with John Mark About Upcoming Activities at the Senior Center on This Second Cup of Coffee
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by and visited with John Mark on this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. The two talk about activities being held at the Senior Citizen’s Activity Center including a cook out, movie watching, “What Helps Me” discussion about preparing for the future such as a will, another discussion with a professional about...
