New Federal Food Stamp Limits Approaching
July 7, 2023- Tens of thousands of Texans will face new issues when accessing food stamps under this spring’s deal to raise the federal debt limit, but fresh efforts are underway to help more Texans avoid hunger. Food advocates and lawmakers are working to inform lower-income residents about new rules that could cut their access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. Under legislation...
Morning Welfare Check Finds Man with 45 Grams of Meth
July 7, 2023 – Hopkins County Deputies, while patrolling the western edge of Hopkins County, located a vehicle stopped along I-30. The Mazda CX-7 was parked at the intersection of FM 499 and the I-30 north service road near Cumby, TX. Inside the SUV, they noticed a man slumped over the steering wheel. The man appeared to be asleep. Deputies noticed a can of compressed air in his lap, and his pants were down. CAS EUGENE EDWARDS,...
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Arlington on Thursday, July 13. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. “Small businesses play a powerful role in propelling our state’s booming...
Nancy Wisdom
Memorial visitation for Nancy Wisdom, age 62 of Dike, Texas will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 10 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Nancy Elizabeth Wisdom passed away peacefully July 3 rd , 2023 in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Nancy was born April 7 th , 1961 in Dallas, Texas to Dina Lee Duncan and Billy Joe Spencer. Nancy grew up in Cumby, Tx with her siblings Lyne, Brenda, and Sam. Growing up Nancy enjoyed animals,...
Greg Mitchell
Visitation for Greg Mitchell, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 6:00 to 8:00P.M. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Mitchell passed away on July 5, 2023 at his residence. Greg was born on August 21, 1951 in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Bobby and Verna “Pinky” (Raley) Mitchell. He married Janet Gowin on January 1, 1972 in Emory, Texas. He retired from Verizon Telephone Co as an engineer. He is...
CPS Investigation Leads to Two Arrests at Local Hotel
July 7, 2023 – Child Protective Services received information about a possible child in danger. That information led them to a Sulphur Springs hotel along Interstate 30. With the assistance of Sulphur Springs Police, CPS knocked on the hotel room door around 11 AM. It was answered by 29 year-old KRISTIN NOEL ROBERSON. Roberson appeared nervous and could not stand still. KRISTIN NOEL ROBERSON, 2023 Roberson, who lists herself as...
Counselors are on Hand to Help Students Register at Paris Junior College
Instructor Dr. Mark Kjeillander helps student Artery Aragon of Sulphur Springs complete his orientation at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. For information about enrolling at the Sulphur Springs campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs orientation
Morris Wayne Brown
Funeral service for Morris Wayne Brown, age 86 of Oak Point, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro John Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Brown passed away on July 4, 2023 at T. Boone Pickens Center in Dallas. Morris was born on July 7,...
UPS Contract Talk Falls Through, Strike Has Been Authorized By Union
On the day negotiators had said UPS must present its “last, best and final” contract offer, talks broke down Wednesday with each side blaming the other and walking away from the table. Currently the contract with 340,000 UPS workers expires July 31, and if they go on strike, it could have significant consequences for the economy – higher prices for individuals and longer waits on supply chain problems, experts say. Talks are at a...
Gafford Chapel Cemetery Annual Memorial Day Service
July 6. 2023- Gafford Chapel Cemetery will be holding their annual memorial day service on July 9th starting at 10:45 and will be held at the Gafford Methodist Church. Located at 6839 Texas Highway 11 W.
