Terry Wayne Shelton
Terry Wayne Shelton, age 70 of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away in Longview, Texas, on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born on August 22,1955, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Ken Wayne and Cora Belle Fain Shelton. Terry began working at a very early age. As the oldest of six children, he wanted to help his parents and siblings as much as he could. They were a military family and often experienced changes, moves and other unexpected...
John R. Schulz
November 30, 1944 — October 2, 2025 John R. Schultz, age 80, of Point, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. With our condolences.
Reba Nichols
Reba Nichols, age 99, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on October 5, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1926, in the Morris Grove Community of Winnsboro, Texas, to Roy Young and Ara Reeves Young. It was there that she met the love of her life and husband of 62 years, Jim Matt Nichols. She moved to Port Neches, Texas, during World War II, and after the war, that is where she and Jim made their home. Reba was an active member of...
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,...
