Sandra Winchester
Funeral service for Sandra Winchester, age 74 of Brashear, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Charlie Winchester, Grady Winchester, Bryton Wood, Coby Hutchings, Nathan Winchester, Denton Winchester, and Cody Winchester serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Winchester and Kolton Winchester. Visitation will be...
Eldon Ford
Eldon Ford was born April 19, 1937, in Como, Texas to Lonnie Ford and Myrtle Pittman. Eldon was the youngest. His brother Lonnie Ford Jr. and sister Bobbie Jean Ford-Hollins preceded him in death. Eldon attended Sandfield elementary and junior high school in Como, Texas. Eldon grew up spending extended periods of time with his grandmother Georgia White-Pittman in Como, Texas. He often said she was like a mother to him. He would spend...
Firefighter Evan Brown Dies From On-Duty Accident
A Honey Grove firefighter has died from his injuries sustained in an on-duty vehicle accident on July 9, 2023. According to the Honey Grove Fire Department, Brown was responding to another crash call when he struck a cow in the road in his personal vehicle. His vehicle rolled, and Brown was ejected and severely injured. Brown was transported to Plano Medical City Hospital and remained in ICU until his passing. Another firefighter,...
Texas Governor Approves Tax Cut
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed an $18 billion tax cut for Texas property owners, and now the measure will go before Texas voters in November. Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the country, with Texas lawmaker working feverishly this year to find common ground on a way to cut property taxes in the midst of one of Texas’ largest budget supluses. This new law, if approved by Texas voters, will...
Pickton Man Arrested on Theft Warrant
July 31, 2023 – RICKY LEE SCHAKOSKY aka Ricky Lee Schakasky was arrested this weekend in Hopkins County on a Tarrant County warrant for Theft. RICKY LEE SCHAKOSKY aka Ricky Lee Schakasky Sulphur Springs Police received a tip that Schakasky, who lists himself as a self employed mechanic, was at a Jennings Street address in Sulphur Springs. They confirmed a warrant for his arrest. Schakasky was arrested and transported to Hopkins...
Evening Chapel CME in Sulphur Springs Holding a Plate Lunch Fundraiser August 3rd and 6th
Evening Chapel CME will hold a Plate Lunch Fundraiser Thursday, August 3rd, beginning at 11:00am, and then again on Saturday, August 6th, beginning at 12:30pm. Evening Chapel CME is located at 199 Putman Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Menu includes Barbecue pulled pork, ribs, or sausage, with choice of two sides. The sides are Potato Salad, Pinto Beans, or Mac and Cheese. Cost is a $12.00 donation. They will deliver. For more...
Paris District Road Report for July 31, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 31, 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...
Gilreath Arrested on Warrants
July 29, 2023 – Jackson Blaze Gilreath, age 27 of Sulphur Springs, was arrested Friday afternoon at a family members home in Sulphur Springs. Jackson Blaze Gilreath, 2023 Gilreath, who lists himself as unemployed, was arrested without incident and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. The warrants for Gilreath’s arrest included: 22-3413 1 DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID (MC)22-3414 1 3070 FAILED TO DRIVE IN A SINGLE...
Texas House District 2 Candidate Forum to be Held September 9, 2023
A Candidate Forum for Texas House District 2 will be held Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The event is sponsored by the Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties. Hot Dogs will be served at 5:00pm, the Forum is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. A Straw Poll will be taken. September 2023 Candidate Forum Flyer
Wendell Johnson
Funeral service for Wendell Johnson, age 85 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Bryon George officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Mason Brothers from Yantis Lodge #382 serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Johnson passed away on July 27, 2023 at his residence. Wendell was born on January 10, 1938...
