Paris District Road Report for Week of November 25, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 25, 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...
Here’s Some of the Exciting Activities Scheduled for end of November at the Senior Citizens Activity Center
November 21, 2024 – Some notes from Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor… I have certificates for any vets that gave me their info a couple weeks ago. Thank you for your service. Monday is our Thanksgiving Dinner at 11am. Please bring a dish to pass. We are having turkey and ham! Also some live entertainment and a door prize ! Special days this week…………. Trivia...
Michael Morris
Michael Morris, 64, of Galveston, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.Born in Arlington, Texas, to Betty Jean Bowden and Kenneth Ray Morris on the evening of Wednesday, May 4, 1960, Michael grew up as the younger brother to Ricky but often acted as the protective big brother. Their childhood adventures often took them to their grandparents’ farm in Purley, Texas—a place...
Dennis “Kojack” Lewis
A wake for Dennis Kojack Lewis of Sulphur springs will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 22, at Green Leaf Mortuary, 200 Putman St. in Sulphur Springs A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Harold Nash officiating. Kojack passed away at home at 2:05 a.m. Nov. 12, in his sleep. The “Support for Dennis Kojack Lewis’ Funeral” GoFundMe account (https://gofund.me/30ddeb27) has...
SSISD Student Advance to Area
November 20, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Choir program is proud to announce that freshmen Tabitha Cumming and Juan Hernandez have advanced to the Area round of the Texas All-State Choir process. This remarkable achievement puts them among the top young vocalists in the state, as they prepare for their final audition on January 11, 2025, at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Tabitha Cumming and Juan...
Progress Made on Recent Vehicle Burglaries in Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has been diligently working on the recent car burglaries that occurred in Hopkins County over two separate weekends. Our investigators began working with several other East Texas law enforcement agencies that were also affected by the crime spree. Although there has been great team work, the vast area that had been covered by these criminals made this investigation very difficult. We are proud to...
Debra (Wooten) Davis
September 9, 1953 — November 15, 2024 Funeral service for Debra (Wooten) Davis, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Darrell W. Pryor officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Debra passed away on November 15, 2024, alongside her husband, Roosevelt. With our...
Roosevelt Davis
February 23, 1950 — November 15, 2024 Funeral service for Roosevelt Davis, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Darrell W. Pryor officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Roosevelt passed away on November 15, 2024, alongside his wife, Debra. With our...
Chamber Connection – November 20, 2024
By Butch Burney The annual Economic Development Conference is just around the corner, and we have an experienced speaker and college professor, Mick Normington, to present information on jobs, housing, unemployment and education for our area. Mick has two master’s degrees, co-authored the book “Working Texas Style,” previously worked at the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Labor Market Department of the Texas Workforce...
Retirement Reception to be Held for Dr. Dietze November 21st
November 19, 2024 – A retirement reception will be held for Dr. William Dietze Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Plaza Conference Room. The Retirement Celebration is a come and go event with light refreshments. The Reception will last from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Come and thank Dr. Dietze for 50 years of service to the Hopkins County community. Retirement Reception 24 dietze
