Jesus Juarez
Jesus Juarez, age 62, of Pickton, Texas passed away on March 22, 2024. He was born to J. Jesus Juarez Guillen and Maria Guadalupe Manzano on April 1, 1961, in Santa Elena de la Cruz, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was married to Cecilia Cruz Medrano. Jesus was a farmer and rancher in the Pickton area where he raised cattle. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Jesús Juárez, de 62 años, de Pickton, Texas,...
John Feldt
Memorial Service for John Feldt, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Rev. Ed Lantz will officiate. Mr. Feldt passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Rowlett, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Full obituary can be found here: John...
Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Master Gardner Ronnie Wilson Conducted March 19th
March 24, 2024 – In this segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey conducted on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, John Mark sat down with Hopkins County Master Gardner Ronnie Wilson. Their conversation covered such topics as protecting plants from freezing temperatures, weeds, weed killers, and more. Be sure to check it out! Texas A and M AgriLife Extension Office AM Agrilife...
Garry Ray Strickland
Funeral services for Garry Ray Strickland, age 64, of Commerce, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Danny Pompa, Jeff Strickland, Cody Tally, Delbert Miller, David Petty and Jeff Miller serving as pallbearers. Paul Garrett and Kade Millsap serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to...
As Local Couple Plans Eclipse Skydive, FAA Warns of Impact to Air Travel on April 8th
March 23, 2024 – The Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers and pilots the total solar eclipse in April could snarl air traffic, especially at airports located in what is known as the path of totality. Hundreds of airports are either located in the path totality or are close enough in proximity to service aviators interested in the phenomenon. The FAA bulletin includes major airports such as Dallas-Fort Worth...
Paris District Road Report for week of March 25, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 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...
Second Cup of Coffee With Guests Dr. Steeber and Lucas Janda Filmed March 19, 2024
March 22, 2024 – Time for a new segment of A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this segment, conducted on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, John Mark visited with Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber and Sulphur Springs ISD Financial Advisor Lucas Janda. They discussed such topics as the 2024 Sulphur Springs ISD Bond, the upcoming vote, some of the achievements of the Sulphur Springs ISD students, and...
Sulphur Springs High School One Act Play Wins District
March 22, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Department, with their 2024 UIL One Act Play, earned District Champions! They received first place for their performance of Failure: A Love Story from all three judges! Individual awards included: Aspen Mayhew as “Outstanding Performer”, Aiden Woodard and Talley Brown as “All Star Cast”, Oliver Falter earned “Honorable Mention ASC”, and...
Meet the School Board Candidates
March 22, 2024 – The School Board Candidates have been invited to attend the Franklin County Republican Party County Convention on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the Cultural Arts Center (100 Rusk St., Mt. Vernon) for an Informal Meet and Greet during the 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break. This will be a great opportunity for the public to speak with them about their plans if elected. MEETING CONVENTION FLYER -2024
Lady Cats Take on Pleasant Grove March 26th in Softball
The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats take on Pleasant Grove in Softball Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tune in to KSST, 1230AM, for a live broadcast. You can also catch the game, live, streaming on KSST’s YouTube Channel. We will also video the gave for playback later on Cable Channel 18. The game is scheduled to start at 6:00pm March 26th! Be sure to tune in! Copies of the game will be...
