Grand Champion Steer Sells for $200,000
October 6, 2025 – The 77th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction stole many hearts at this year’s State Fair of Texas. The Auction kicked off on Friday, October 3, with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning steer was purchased by longtime State Fair donor, Frank Deel and Family with their generous bid of $200,000 a new record for the State Fair of Texas. Prior to the event, donor Roger Perry was...
Texas Rangers Hire Skip Schumaker as Manager on Four-Year Deal
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have officially named Skip Schumaker as their next manager, agreeing Friday to a four-year contract with the former Marlins skipper. Schumaker, 45, had been serving in a senior advisory role with the Rangers since last November and was long considered the leading internal candidate to succeed Bruce Bochy. Chris Young, president of baseball operations, confirmed that no external candidates were...
John Mark Dempsey had a Chat With Sharon Feldt on This Second Cup Of Coffee
October 5, 2025 – John Mark had a chat with Sharon Feldt with the Book Nook on Main on this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Sharon chatted about the book, My Friends, the authors having book signings at the Book Nook on Main such as Liz Soutendjk on October 11th, 2025, “Autumn on Main” being held October 18th, 2025, and so much more! Be sure to check...
Paris District Road Report for October 6, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting October 6, 2025. 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...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 5, 2025
Hey friends, so one day I was talking to a friend about being brave and how I just couldn’t be brave in certain situations, or I “feel” like I cannot. I said that I had overcome much of my fear but there were still just certain things I hadn’t overcome it yet. Well my friend prayed for me to be brave and strong where I needed to be. I sat with the Father today and asked him why I was still afraid in certain areas when I...
Shorter Days Bring Deadly Risks for Walkers in Texas
October 3, 2025 – TxDOT urges vigilance during deadliest month for pedestrians PARIS – On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home. A recently married major in the U.S. Air Force, 31-year-old Cole-Pickrel was serving as a security expert at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland when she was struck in a San Antonio crosswalk. She...
Marilyn Polly
Marilyn Polly, age 72, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away at Lakeview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Winnsboro, Texas on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Marilyn Elaine Polly was born on January 17, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to Jimmy and Elnora “Ricks” (Lipscomb) Polly. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Celesia Smith of Sulphur Springs, Texas; grandchildren, Shawana, Andrew, De’Andre, Adrienne,...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs to Celebrate 175th Anniversary October 4th Through November 2nd
October 3, 2025 – The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will celebrate their 175th Anniversary with special services October 4th, 2025 through November 2nd, 2025. The public is welcome. First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs 175th Anniversary Oct 4 through Nov 2 2025 Title
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs Will Hold Their Fall Revival October 5th Through 7th
October 3, 2025 – Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold their Fall Revival, “The Mission” October 5th, 2025 through October 7th, 2025. Start times are 6:00pm that Sunday, and 7:00pm that Monday and Tuesday. The Church’s address is 711 Fuller Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church Fall Revival Oct 5th 6th and 7th 2025 The Mission
Cumby Independent School District Receives A $181,574 Grant To Train 31 Students
Cumby ISD, Paris Junior College Win State Grants to Expand Career Training October 3, 2025 – CUMBY, Texas – Students in Northeast Texas will soon have new opportunities to train for high-demand careers, thanks to more than $1.9 million in career training grants announced this week by Governor Greg Abbott. Among the seven recipients, Cumby Independent School District and Paris Junior College were awarded funding to expand nursing...
