Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, April 2025
April 3, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday April 1, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims in March for police officers who were exposed to blood. We did not have any liability claims. The City filed a claim of its own for wind damage to the...
Sulphur Springs Ladycats Track Team Placed Second and the Wildcat boys Placed Third at Meet in Paris
April 3, 2025 – At the district track meet in Paris this week, the Sulphur Springs Ladycats track team placed second and the Wildcat boys placed third. The Ladycats 4X400m Relay Team set a new school record, breaking the previous record held from 1989, with a time: of 4:09.4. Jaicee Jasmer placed 1st in the pole vault, 1st in the 200m run and with the 4x200m relay team. Edith Martinez was 1st in the the 3200m. Codee Roland was...
Paris Junior College Regents Create Hopkins County Advisory Board
April 3, 2025 – Paris Junior College is creating an Advisory Board of Hopkins County residents to engage with the community and plan for the future of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. “We are shaping a strategic vision for the future,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President, “and we want to continue strengthening relationships in Hopkins County. Establishing a Board of Advisors will enhance our connection.” The creation of the...
Chamber Connection – April 3, 2025
By Butch Burney Registration is still going on for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, set for Friday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Registration is open for six-person teams in the morning and afternoon, though there are only a few afternoon slots available. Cost is $750 per team, which includes three golf courts and lunch for all team members. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for...
Earnestine Ford
Funeral service for Earnestine Clyde Ford, age 76 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Rev. Rudy Ellis and Rev. Chris Spivey officiating. Interment will follow at Cherry Grove Cemetery with Reggie Thomas, Mario Thomas, Andreas Rogers, and Richard Givens serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will include Everette Coleman, Michael...
Saundra Grayson
November 16, 1943 — April 1, 2025 Alba Visitation for Saundra Grayson, age 81, of Alba, Texas will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Grayson passed away peacefully at her home in Alba on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 with her family by her side. Sandra A. Grayson was born on November 16, 1943 in Lubbock, Texas to Buddy and Katrine (Coppedge) Parnell. Saundra...
Graveside/Memorial service for Murry Dale and Mary Diana Smith
Graveside/Memorial service for Murry Dale and Mary Diana Smith of Brashear, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at North Hopkins Cemetery in Birthright, Texas. All friends and family are invited to attend. Murry Dale Smith(age 75)July 2, 1949 – February 22, 2025 With our condolences. Mary Diana Smith(age 79)September 30, 1943 – March 22, 2023
Danny Mitchell
Memorial Service for Danny William Mitchell will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns and Bro. Donnie Powers officiating. Danny passed away on March 31, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Danny was born on January 26, 1954, to Otis and Hazel Mitchell in Clarksville, Texas. He was a Rancher, Carpenter, Ferrier, Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller, and Guitar Player. He ministered the...
A Mother’s Plea: Put Down the Phone, Save a Life
April 1, 2025 – Distracted driving was the second-most common factor in traffic crashes last year PARIS – Maria Espinoza never imagined a routine walk to school with her 6-year-old son would turn into a life-altering tragedy. But in an instant, a distracted driver jumped the curb, striking her son and trapping him beneath the vehicle. He spent six months in a coma, with doctors warning he might never walk or talk again....
Old Saltillo Methodist Church Plans Special Pre Easter Program
April 1, 2025 – Old Saltillo Methodist Church will hold a special pre Easter program Sunday, April 6th, 2025. The church is located at 664 County Road 3357, Saltillo, Texas, 75478. Such a wonderful season to step back in time with a pre-Easter program at the Old Saltillo Methodist Church, Rev Dan Hoke pastor. Beautiful children will be under the direction of Sue Barker, a Mt. Vernon resident and member of the Sulphur Springs...
