All About Lawns by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
April 4, 2025 – 1. What Is A Lawn?? “A plot of grass, usually tended or mowed, as one around a residence or in a park” “A lawn is a piece of commercial, industrial, or residential land on which grass can grow. A lawn creates a type of natural carpet on which you can relax, have picnics, or play sports. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a yard is defined as the grounds that immediately surround a house and which...
45th Annual Spring UPRA Rodeo Will be Held April 18th Through 19th
April 4, 2025 – Nottingham’s Sulphur Springs Dodge, and the Hopkins County Rodeo Committee present the 45th Annual Spring UPRA Rodeo April 18th and 19th, 2025. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $5 for children age 13 and younger. Kids age 5 and younger get in free. The rodeo will be held at the Hopkins County Indoor Civic Center Arena. Doors open at 6:00pm, Rodeo starts at 7:30pm. 2025 Hopkins County UPRA Rodeo April 18 and...
Next 24 Hours of Weather Could be Severe
April 4, 2025 – A strong cold front is set to impact Hopkins County, Texas, over the next 24 hours, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions. Currently, the area is experiencing cloudy skies with temperatures around 61°F (16°C). As the day progresses, anticipate thunderstorms, some of which may be severe, accompanied by breezy and warmer conditions. The high temperature is expected to reach 78°F (26°C), with a low of...
School Vouchers in Texas Advance Toward Reality
April 4, 2025 – The Texas House Public Education Committee has advanced a school choice measure, moving it toward a full chamber debate with a narrow 9-6 vote. The legislation proposes the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), which would allocate up to $10,000 per student annually for families to use on private school tuition or other educational expenses. The proposal marks a major step forward for school choice...
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...
