Paris District Road Report for November 3, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting November 3, 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...
Jean Wood
May 1, 1940 ~ October 31, 2025 (age 85) Jean Wood Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Wood. Services Visitation Thursday November 6, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at West Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Funeral Service Friday November 7, 2025 2:00 PM at Spence Chapel First Baptist Church116 Oak AvenueSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Interment following funeral service Friday...
Mary Kernes
September 30, 1935 — October 30, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Mary Kernes, age 90 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00P.M. on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Kernes passed away on October 30, 2025 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Mary was born on September 30,...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, November 2, 2025
Friends your VALUE is not determined by what others think of you, what others say about you, what you do, what you have accomplished, what job you have, how big your house or bank account is, what car you drive, what company you keep. Your VALUE is determined by WHO created you and WHAT HE was willing to pay for YOU! And you were created by the KING OF KINGS, THE LORD OF LORDS, THE GOD ALMIGHTY!! And guess what! HE was willing to pay...
GSC Enterprises, Inc. Raises $105,000 for Local and Regional Charities at Annual Tournament
October 31, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – On October 27, 2025, GSC Enterprises, Inc. hosted its 37th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, Texas. This year’s event raised $105,000 to support local and regional organizations that make a lasting impact in their communities. Funds from the tournament benefited Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Lake Country CASA, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center,...
Donald Thomas Betz
June 5, 1959 ~ October 29, 2025 (age 66) Donald Betz Obituary Memorial Service for Donald Thomas Betz will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Donald passed away on October 29, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our...
The United Way Reported They’ve Reached 60% of Their Goal at Their 5th Campaign Meeting October 28th
October 31, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way held their fifth Campaign Report Meeting October 28th, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas, where they reported they have reached 60% of their Campaign Goal! Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this fun meeting. You can still donate by mailing your donation to … P. O. Box 735, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75483,...
Dinner Bell Menu for November 5, 2025
October 30, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health & Junior Waverly Club The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing...
Donnie Mack Godfrey
Donnie Mack Godfrey passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, due to natural causes. Arrangements are pending at this time. With our condolences.
Texas Restaurant & Hospitality Sector Feels Strain Amid Economic Cooling
October 30, 2025 – Across Texas, restaurant and hospitality businesses are showing signs of economic stress, with lower foot traffic, shrinking margins and labor shortages increasingly squeezing operators. According to the Texas Restaurant Association, 85 percent of restaurant owners say their profit margins are now lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the challenge stems from rising costs—ingredients, utilities,...
