Joyce Cupp
July 23, 1947 — May 31, 2025 Saltillo Funeral service for Joyce Cupp, age 77, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Cupp passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur...
Trevor McEuen Found; Back In Custody After Standoff
June 2, 2025 – Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beavers announced that 32-year-old Trevor McEuen is in custody following a month-long manhunt. McEuen was captured at his grandparents’ home in Van Zandt County after a standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. McEuen is accused of shooting and...
Calvin Charles Bell
Calvin Charles Bell passed away May 22, 2025. Calvin was born on December 6, 1947, to Alvin and Eddie Mae Bell. He was one of nine children, consisting of three girls and six boys. He attended Fredrick Douglas High School in Sulphur Springs, Texas, where he played football and was voted best dressed during his junior year. His passion for dressing well continued throughout his life. At the age of 18, Calvin was drafted into the...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, June 1, 2025
Hey friends!! I just feel a strong sense to share this word with someone. YOU HAVE OVERWHELMING VICTORY IN CHRIST!! You battle an enemy that has already been defeated!! You can walk boldly in this battle!! And like Joshua conquering the promised land you will march right into the promises that Lord had given you long ago! Those promises you feel like have been long forgotten or too much has happened to regain...
NCL Canada/New England Cruise Deal
May 31, 2025 – Fall in love with the Northeast aboard Norwegian Getaway. When you’re in Portland, don’t leave without seeing one of the picturesque lighthouses or eating some mouthwatering lobster. Take a walk on the wild side at St. John’s glass Skywalk, which stretches 120 feet over the impressive Reversing Falls Rapids, or embark upon a whale watching tour where you may see humpbacks, minkes and finbacks in the spectacular...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 2, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting June 2, 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...
Patricia “Pat” (Meier) Hulen
Patricia Ann Hulen (Meier), 75, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Grand Saline, Texas, surrounded by family. Pat was born in Whiting, Indiana on May 14, 1950 to Andrew and Catherine Meier. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1968. In 1971 she earned a Bachelor Degree in Education from East Texas A & M Commerce (ETSU). Pat was an educator in the Dallas area for many years before relocating back to Sulphur Springs to...
CEA Mario Villarino had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About Honey Bees
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino. The topic of their conversation was honey bees. They chatted about how they swarm, the problems a hive can produce if a swarm moves into your home, what you can do if you find a swarm on your home, how important honey bees are, and so much more. Be...
Learn What Your Library has Planned for Summer 2025 on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, dropped by to share with John Mark what the library has in store for the Summer. The two chatted about the Summer Reading Program which kicks off June 5th at 5pm with an event that includes a petting zoo. John Mark and Hope also talked about the next legal advise clinic Lone Star Legal Aid offers at the...
Sulphur Springs High School Choir won Many Honors at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest
May 29, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Choir won many honors at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin over Memorial Day weekend. Earning “Superior” (Division 1) ratings, the highest possible recognition were Nathan Bilyeu, Juan Hernandez, and Celeste McCoy Earning “Excellent” (Division 2) ratings for their outstanding solo performances were Tabitha Cumming, Sara Ferguson, Caitlin Foster, Elizabeth...
