B.C. Yarbrough
Visitation for B.C. Yarbrough, age 69, of Como will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Yarbrough passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at his residence after a battle with lung cancer. Buddie Carl Yarbrough was born April 9, 1954 in Dallas, TX to Carl Ruffus Yarbrough and Mattie Duff (Jolley) Yarbrough. He worked in construction for 48 years having owned and operated his...
Brush Project Set on US 271 South in Lamar and Red River Counties
December 15, 2023 PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a roadside improvement project along a portion of US 271 South in Lamar and Red River Counties is set to begin Jan. 3, 2024.The contractor, A.L. Helmcamp Inc., was granted 92 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $2.2 million. The contractor plans to set road alert barricades Jan. 2, 2024 and begin work...
Paris District Road Report for week of December 18, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 18, 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...
Christmas in the Park 2023
December 16, 2023 – The 2023 Christmas in the Park event was a hit. Folks from all over the area came to Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs and joined together to bring kids Christmas joy. There was hot popcorn… Bikes and other prizes given away… The hay ride through the neighborhood was very popular. Volunteers prepare the trailers for the hay ride. And of course, Mr. and Mrs. Clause made the scene. They do resemble...
Defective Tail Light Ends Magical Trip For Yantis Man
Andrew Lopez-Jones December 16, 2023 – In the early morning hours of Saturday, about 3:30am, a Sulphur Springs police officer noticed a Kia traveling with a defective tail light and initiated a traffic stop on Hillcrest Drive. When making contact with the driver, the subject seemed to be under the influence and would laugh uncontrollably. The driver was identified as Andrew Lopez-Jones, age 20, of Yantis. He continued to have...
Jay Hodge and Guaranty Bond Bank Sponsor Lights of Life Gala
December 15, 2023 – Jay Hodge Chevrolet Owner Jay Hodge (2nd from left) and General Manager Bill Owens (2nd from the right) present a ceremonial check recognizing the dealership’s Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Lights of Life Gala sponsorship to Gala Chairs Kim (left) and John Sellers (right). The Gala will benefit all of Hopkins County through a donation to the expansion of the surgical wing at the...
Raise Your Hand Texas’ Sponsoring a House District 2 Runoff Candidate Forum January 18th at the Hopkins County Civic Center
“Raise Your Hand Texas” is sponsoring a House District 2 runoff Candidate forum on January 18, 2024. The forum will take place at the Hopkins County Civic Center, in the auditorium, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The event will begin at 6:30pm. This will be an education-focused event. Come on out and see where the candidates stand on the issues. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Texas A&M Forest Service Presents $22,000 to Texas A&M University’s Association of Former Students
December 15, 2023 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service presented a check for $22,389 to the Association of Former Students today. The funds are from timber sustainably managed and sold on the John Henry Kirby Memorial State Forest. The state forest, originally known as State Forest #4, was gifted to Texas A&M Forest Service in 1929 by lumber baron John Henry Kirby. As part of the property deed, Kirby...
Sulphur Spring Senior Center Annual Christmas Party
December 15, 2023 – Santa is coming to town! On Friday, local senior had a blast at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center. With Christmas just around the corner, the party was a perfect example of what Christmas is all about, family, friends, food and love! This year, a spectacular meal was open to everyone involved. With sandwiches, cookies, cake, casserole and more, these delicious snacks were some to fight for. The center was...
Elizabeth Darlene Miller
Funeral service for Elizabeth Darlene Miller, age 96, of Carrollton, TX will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Olive Branch Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Leon Gossett officiating. Interment will take place at Sandifer Cemetery in Como following the services. A come and go visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Tapp Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller passed away on Tuesday,...
