City National Bank Team Takes Super Stew Honors
October 30, 2023 – The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival endured through steady rain and mud on Saturday, Oct. 28, to crown winners in four cooking categories at Buford Park. The rain, which started before dawn and continued through the entire morning, didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the cooks, who provided chicken and beef stew for several thousand people who waded through the mud to participate in the festival. “A big...
Norman Ray Ross
Norman Ray Ross, 89, of Miller Grove, Texas passed away on October 28, 2023. Norman was born on November 21, 1933 to Thurman and Lula Ross in Nashville, Arkansas. The family moved to Dallas when he was nine. He was a graduate of Adamson High School in Dallas, Texas. Norman served in the United States Air Force from 1954 – 1956 as an airplane mechanic in Korea. Following his time in the service, Norman married Ruby Ann Bishop of Miller...
H P Hosey Memorial Set for Saturday
October 30, 2023 – The Memorial for H P Hosey will be Saturday November 4th, 2023 HP Hosey died at 89 of heart complications on Tuesday 10/10/2023 in the hospital at Sulphur Springs, TX. HP was the pastor at Winnsboro’s First Presbyterian Church from 1979 to 1999. See his full obituary here. A memorial service and reception lunch is set for 10:30am Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park in Sulphur...
Kenton “Kent” Kirkpatrick
Graveside service for Kenton “Kent” Kirkpatrick, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:30 P.M on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Greenpond Cemetery with Bro. Paul Ray Vititow officiating and Kerry Coker, Jerry Coker, Justin Blount, Deryl Leewright, Ronnie Reneau and Jacob Lively serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Mark Collins, Buddy Moorhead, Wes Carswell and Larry Walls. Visitation will be held one hour...
Consider a Mexican White Oak for Your Yard From Master Gardener David Wall
A superstar tree of which you might not be familiar is the Mexican white oak (Quercus polymorpha), also known as Coahuila oak, Mexican oak, Monterrey oak, Monterrey white oak or net-leaf white oak (underlined being the more common alternative brand names). If you’re looking for a fast growing, hardy shade tree that grows in a multitude of soil types and conditions, this may be the tree for which you’ve been looking. MWO is classified...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 30, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 30, 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...
The Official State Sport of Washington is Here in Sulphur Springs
Ocotber 28, 2023 – The Official State Sport of Washington is being played here in Sulphur Springs… and what’s next? Cats and dog living together? It’s hard to say but easy to pronounce. It’s pi·kuhl·baal. Brian Crump of CANHelp is bravely leading the way for the 2023 Open Invitational PickleBall Tournament Of The Greater Hopkins County Areas. The no-holds-barred event goes down 18 November 2023. You can...
Enrollment in Paris Junior College is Made Easy With the Assistance of Councilors
PJC-Suphur Springs Center Advisor-Coordinator Courtney Boehlor assists student Jennifer Hiller of Emory as she completes necessary forms on the computer. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Hiller
North Hopkins Victorious Over Como-Pickton; Bi-Distric Coming Up
October 27, 2023 – The North Hopkins ISD Volleyball Team won in three straight matches and secured their seat in bi-district play Friday night. Como-Pickton huddles up during the second game. NH dominated the first match. Como-Pickton rallied and led for the first haft of the second set. In the third and final game, both team shared the lead. North Hopkins took a time-out in the final minutes of the third set. See the final...
Kettle Corn Rain or Shine at the Hopkins County Stew Contest
October 27, 2023 – Steve and Zandria, who are relatively new to the area, are setting up their popcorn business in the vender area at the Hopkins County Stew Contest. Their spirits are high, and they will be popin’ corn rain or shine. They also brought freshly made ‘fall inspired’ flavors, and time-tested-standards like butter and cheese corn. Look for the PopStyle booth next to the CANHELP booth in the center...
