Watch for Bridge Repair Crews Working in Five Counties
June 2, 2024 – PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that several bridges in five counties will undergo maintenance and erosion control repairs beginning June 2. The contractor, DCC Construction and Services LLC, was granted 213 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.7 million. The contractor anticipates starting work June 3 in Hopkins County. The target...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 3, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 3, 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...
Charley Spicer
Charley Spicer, age 83, of Emory, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Mr. Spicer was born on February 17, 1941, in Roanoke, Virgina to Claude Delous and Sylvia Eloise (Worley) Spicer. He married Alene (Dotson) Spicer on December, 17, 1991, in Rockwall, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Alene Spicer; son, Charlie Spicer; grandson, Justin Spicer; and great-granddaughters, Riley Spicer and Abby Spicer. He was preceded in death...
Safe Summer Fun in the Sun at Cooper Lake
May 31, 2024 – Cooper, TX – It’s the start of summer and there will be plenty of things to do at Cooper Lake State Park! When planning your next trip, be sure to think about how you can stay safe in the Texas summer heat. When you come out to hike, it’s important to stay hydrated so bring plenty of water for yourself and those joining you, including pets. Sunshine is nice but when you come out to swim or catch some fish, be sure...
Dinner Bell for June 5th, 2024
IT IS DAIRY FESTIVAL TIME IN SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS!!! The Reigning Dairy Festival Queen, Caroline Prickett, and the 2024 contestants will grace the feeding ministry with their sleeves “rolled up” to fill the meal boxes and hand them to those persons in line to secure a meal. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist...
School Choice Proponents Discuss Future Possibilities in Next Year’s Legislative Session
The primary election has replaced several anti-school choice incumbents with pro-school choice candidates. Adam Cahn | May 30, 2024 The recently concluded Texas primary elections saw unprecedented gains for candidates running on the issue of school choice. Gov. Greg Abbott recently declared that he has the votes to pass a school choice measure once the newly elected candidates are seated in 2025. Given that...
Texas Game Wardens See Reduction in Boating Accidents, Rise in Drownings During Memorial Day Weekend
May 31, 2024 AUSTIN – This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas’ many waterbodies and assisted fellow first responders with rescues and recoveries due to strong storms and extreme heat. Wardens noted a decrease in boating incidents and citations filed, but an increase in drownings and warnings issued. Between Friday and Monday, 379 game wardens conducted 11,609 vessel checks across Texas, issuing 1,528...
Retta Murphy
September 23, 1953 — May 29, 2024 Memorial service for Retta Murphy, age 70, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with CJ Duffey officiating. Mrs. Murphy passed away at her home in Yantis on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 after a prolonged bout with cancer. Retta Ann Murphy was born on September 23, 1953 in Hopkins County, Texas to Billy Jack and ...
Bingo at the Senior Citizens Activity Center
May 31, 2023 – Seniors enjoy the spacious Activity Center. It opened officially just this week. There are no longer conflicts with other activities going on at the same time. It makes hearing the caller easier. There is plenty of room, and all seniors are encouraged to attend.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Scholarship Winner
May 30, 2024 – Silvina Epperson , announces Mallory Wheat as the recipient of a $1,000.00 scholarship from the Hopkins County Genealogical Society. Mallory, a 2024 graduate of Cumby High School, was the winner of the 500 word essay contest titled “My Favorite Ancestor.” HCGS received thirteen wonderful entries this year and the judging was very tight. Each entry was very touching as the seniors shared their family...
