Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
January 11, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL FIRE through the California Office of Emergency Services. “Our hearts...
Marvin Hart
July 31, 1941 — January 12, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Marvin Hart, age 83, of Dike, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Mike Eason and Bill Grant officiating. Interment will follow at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Cody Hart, Clinton Degen, Ty Eason, Brandan Hart, Shane Horne, John Wayne Massey, and Ethan Phillips serving as...
The Lady Cats Competed Against Pittsburg January 11th
January 12, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats challenged the Pittsburg Pirates in Basketball action Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. It was an afternoon game. Below is KSST’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Every quarter of this game was filled with heart pounding...
Things to do now for a Better Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
January 12, 2025 – Even though it’s January, you should be planning this year’s garden. Hopefully, creating a plan, laying out a timeline for it, preparing the soil, and ordering seeds/supplies have already been accomplished, so let’s concentrate on two items, coffee grounds and egg shells. If you haven’t been saving your coffee grounds to use as a 9% or so nitrogen fertilizer, take 1-2 five-gallon buckets to a restaurant and...
Shirley Jean Miller
August 17, 1957 ~ January 10, 2025 (age 67) An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Jean Miller. Visitation Friday January 17, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM West Oaks Funeral Home 500 S. Hillcrest Drive Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 Funeral Service Saturday January 18, 2025 2:00 PM West Oaks Funeral Home 500 S. Hillcrest Drive Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 Interment following funeral service Saturday January 18, 2025 Nelta Cemetery...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 12, 2025
Friends, a while back I took my family to Kentucky to the Ark Experience and wow was it powerful. And as we were coming home from Kentucky, we were listening to a sermon and the pastor told a story of a woman on a plane. He said, as she looked out one window she saw a beautiful sunset and as she looked out the other side windows she saw an approaching storm. And in that moment I feel like the Lord spoke to my heart what he spoke...
Paris District Road Report for Week of January 13, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting January 13, 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...
Rose Raines
January 28, 1959 — January 10, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Rose Raines, age, 65, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be held one hour before from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will include Jacob Morris, Michael Munoz, and Matthieu Munoz. Mrs. Raines passed away at her home on...
Chamber Connection – January 9, 2025
By Butch Burney Come to the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards and be a star, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary Educator...
Sandra Bryant
July 23, 1943 — January 8, 2025 Cumby Sandra Bryant, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025 at her home in Cumby, TX surrounded by her family. Sandra was born on July 23, 1943 in Saltillo, Texas to James Wesley Beasley and Gladys Ellen Buckholt Beasley. She married Arlie Wayne Bryant on August 21, 1964 in Copeville, Texas. Sandra retired from the U.S. Postal Service after many years of...
