John Gatlin
John Gatlin, age 86 of Como, Texas passed away on November 30, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. John was born on September 13, 1938 in Beaufort, North Carolina to William Dallas and Bessie Mae (Pittman) Gatlin. He married Janis Graham on May 12, 1962 in El Monte, California. John was a veteran of the United States Navy. After the Navy, John worked as a building maintenance man. He is survived by his wife, Janis; son, John...
TxDOT Identifying Transit Needs for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
TxDOT holding virtual public workshops statewide in December and January December 2, 2024 – PARIS – To learn more about the transit service needs of seniors and individuals withdisabilities, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting a series of virtualworkshops. Access to quality transit is vital to the lives of many people across Texas, including in the ParisDistrict area. For many, transit is their only...
“The” Social Event of the Season will Take Place December 12th at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center
December 2, 2024 – The Senior Snowflake Social will be held December 12, 2024, at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. Presented by Heritage Home Health and Hospice, you can expect brunch, Christmas Bingo, Snow Pictures, and so much more fun and exciting activities! Don’t miss out on the Social event of the season, being held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm! For more information, please call Stacy White at...
*Update* SSPD Investigates Murder of Frosty The Snowman On Main Street
December 2, 2024 – Although not dressed in green, a “grinch” was caught on security camera tackling and depleting a blow-up Frosty of his much needed oxygen at a local business on Main Street late Saturday night. The offending suspect, wearing a dark coat, khaki pants, red ballcap and tennis shoes calmly walks up behind the unsuspecting holiday character, pouncing on the decoration and collapsing Frosty to the ground...
Debra Gay Kirchoffner
Memorial service for Debra Gay Kirchoffner, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 from 5:00P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Kirchoffner passed away at her residence. Debra was born on May 15, 1953 in Crosby, North Dakota to Milo and Alice (Bratlien) Dihle. She grew up in Columbus, North Dakota, and graduated high school there in 1971. Debra married Ken Kirchoffner on September...
Cash Howard Bryan
It is with heavy hearts that we honor and say goodbye to our precious baby boy. Some people only dream of angels; we held one in our arms. Cash Howard Bryan was born to Austin Bryan and Chloe Cupp Gruber. He passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 6:52 a.m. in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Gary Gruber; and his two great grandfathers, Kenneth Cupp and David Neal Matthews. He is...
Paris District Road Report for Week of December 2, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 2, 2024. 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 as...
Two East Texas A&M Alums to Lead Texas DPS
Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers. COMMERCE, TX, November 22, 2024—The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced two key appointments held by East Texas A&M University graduates. Freeman F. Martin will become the 14th director of DPS, while W. Nim Kidd continues to serve as assistant director and chief...
Chamber Connection – November 27, 2024
By Butch Burney We like to celebrate the great things about Hopkins County, and the best time to do it is at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Hopkins...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, December 1, 2024
KNOWN!! Friends, read with me! “You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:1-5 NIV “The LORD your God is with you, the...
