CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Earns National Recognition For Stroke Care
Jul24

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Earns National Recognition For Stroke Care

(Sulphur Springs, Texas) – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® – Stroke Silver Plus achievement award.  The recognition was awarded for the hospital’s commitment to ensure stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading...

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Robert H. Spearman
Jul24

Robert H. Spearman

Robert H. Spearman (Bob) passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Agnes (Mert) Spearman and grandson, Michael Paxton Spearman. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Moore and husband George; his son, Robert Roy and wife Mignon; grandchildren, Brian Moore and wife Denise; Miranda Wilkerson and husband Brad; great-grandchildren, Reese Moore, Evan Wilkerson, Leslie Piazza and her...

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Solicitation Process Coming Soon for Ecosystem Services Projects
Jul24

Solicitation Process Coming Soon for Ecosystem Services Projects

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will soon begin seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration infrastructure or other projects that will harness other similar ecosystem services on TPWD properties. House Bill (HB) 4018, passed in the 88th Texas Legislative Session and effective Sept. 1, allows TPWD to enter into agreements through an innovative conservation model providing...

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Why does a Yard Tree Have to be so Big?
Jul24

Why does a Yard Tree Have to be so Big?

By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener As urban areas grow and new housing development become established, yard sizes decrease and various rules become word of mouth or absolute rules for home owners’ associations HOA.  One of the dumber rules (my opinion!) is that each new house gets two front yard shade trees.  The rule itself isn’t so dumb, but how it is imposed leaves much to be desired. HOAs generally have no...

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Trying To Walk A Check Got One Man A Free Meal, In Jail
Jul23

Trying To Walk A Check Got One Man A Free Meal, In Jail

July 23, 2023 – An attempted dine and dash didn’t turn out too well for a downtown diner Saturday night, as restaurant staff called local police to report the destitute diner around closing time. When Sulphur Springs Police arrived on scene at the downtown eatery to investigate, the suspect explained he simply did not have any cash, nor his debit card to pay his tab. As police continued to sort out the case, a neighboring...

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NETBIO Gives Eight College Scholarships to Students Majoring in Agriculture
Jul23

NETBIO Gives Eight College Scholarships to Students Majoring in Agriculture

Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Public Information Services (NETBIO) NETBIO GIVES EIGHT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Cattle producers and buyers attending the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Friday witnessed the presentation of college scholarships to students majoring in agriculture.  NETBIO awards scholarships each year to young college students from the...

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Paris District Road Report for July 24, 2023
Jul22

Paris District Road Report for July 24, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 24, 2023. 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...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Invites the Public to a “Lunch and Learn” Event July 26th
Jul21

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Invites the Public to a “Lunch and Learn” Event July 26th

The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join them on Wednesday, July 26. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal and meet with the Genealogical Society from 12Noon to 1pm at the Genealogy Library, 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This month during...

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Harry Lawrence
Jul21

Harry Lawrence

Funeral service for Harry Ray Lawrence, age 73, of Brashear will be held at 1:00 P.M on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Victor Hernandez officiating. Rosary will be held from 1:00 to 3:00, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. Mr. Lawrence passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab, with his...

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Utility Financial Assistance Available For Hopkins County Residents
Jul21

Utility Financial Assistance Available For Hopkins County Residents

As temperatures rise so do our utility bills. Most customers in Hopkins County either have electric service with Farmers Electric Cooperative or with a Retail Electric Provider (REP) through Oncor. Financial Assistance is available from several outlets regardless of your provider. Farmers Electric Cooperatvie Customers For those who use Farmers Electric Cooperative, the company has stated on their website “At Farmers Electric...

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