Cruz and Cornyn Want Space Shuttle Back in Texas
June 30, 2025 – Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn are making a renewed push to bring the Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston by embedding their initiative—the “Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act”—into the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” now advancing through the U.S. Senate. The legislation, a key part of President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, includes broad tax cuts, infrastructure investments, and nearly $10 billion in...
Are You A Texas Electric Cooperative Member? You Could Win Gulf Shrimp
June 30, 2025 – Texas Gulf shrimp are harvested from the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its coastal bay systems. Their reputation for premium quality is derived from a natural, robust flavor prized by good cooks and renowned chefs alike. In fact, top Texas chefs are fortunate to have the Gulf of Mexico and its bounty in their own backyard. They consistently choose wild-caught Gulf shrimp in their kitchens, because...
Cullum Otto Hillis
February 28, 1941 — June 30, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Cullum Otto Hillis, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Paul Crites and Adam Teer officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Jarred Sutton, Clay Thatcher, MacKenzie Hillis, Chris Ramirez, Mitchell Walker, and Tom Brown serving as pallbearers....
Christi Michelle Mayeux
July 24, 1973 — June 30, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Christi Michelle Mayeux, age 51 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Judge Robert Newsom officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Chuck Sickles, Collin Mayeux, Caleb Melton, Wesley Mayeux, Haden Sickles and Jordan Bassham serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
Kenneth Ray Ward
A Celebration of Life for Kenneth Ray Ward of Sulphur Springs will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church Sanctuary with Pastor Jeff Gravens officiating. The family will welcome friends and loved ones at 10:00 AM prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery. Kenneth was born on March 18, 1930, in Goldthwaite, Texas, the son of J.V. (Buddy) and Gertie Ward. He entered into Heaven...
Ozie Marie Wright
Funeral Service for Ozie Marie Wright, age 88 will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7,2025, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Gaylon Wright officiating. Interment willfollow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Wright passed away June 28, 2025, inSulphur Springs, Texas. Ozie was born on May 25, 1937, to Leoza and Catherine Askew Nash in East Caney,Texas. She married the love of her life, Orange George (O.G.) Wright on...
Scott Michael Seib
Funeral Service for Scott Michael Seib will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Yantis Cemetery. Scott passed away on June 27, 2025. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.
County Extension Agent Mario Villarino Dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
June 30, 2025 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez dropped by to be a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Mario chatted about hay and it’s importance to the cattle industry, the need to provide enough calcium to your vegetable plants, the 4H members that graduated this year, and so much more! Be sure to check out...
Bubba Jay Edwards
Graveside service for Bubba Jay Edwards, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Jim Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Gafford Chapel Community Chapel. William Jay Edwards, known by most as Bubba Jay, was born on September 23, 1962, in Greenville, Texas, to J.W. Edwards and...
Steve Eppars
Funeral service for Steve Eppars, age 68 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Connor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Eppars passed away on June 27, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online...
