Tips to Keep Aging Drivers Safe
October 19, 2025 -Older motorists are encouraged to consider how changes in vision, strength and reflexes can affect driving Oct. 16, 2025 PARIS – Older motorists can teach the rest of us a lot about driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe. However, there comes a time when it’s important to assess whether they can drive safely. The population of Texans age 65 and older is growing faster than any other age group in the...
Tumbleweed Smith Received the Broadcaster Award October 15th
October 19, 2025 – In ceremonies held at The Woodlands, Texas on October 15, 2025, The Sound of Texas’s Tumbleweed Smith was presented the Broadcaster Award. This was part of the Country Music Association of Texas annual awards ceremony at the Dosey Doe Barn. He was recognized for his reporting and preservation of Americana Western music which includes the genres of Western Swing, Cowboy Western and Texas Country Music....
SAFE-T Held Their Annual Candle Light Vigil Event October 9th
October 19, 2025 – SAFE-T held their annual Candle Light Vigil event on Celebration Plaza, Sulphur Springs, Texas, on October 9, 2025. The event is held to shine a light on domestic violence. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this important...
Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Renewal of Pesticide Exemption to Protect Texas Rice from Invasive Pest
October 17, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an extension of the state’s quarantine exemption authorizing continued use of the pesticide Endigo® ZCX to combat the invasive rice delphacid, a pest that has damaged rice crops across 19 Texas counties. The exemption, effective immediately, allows for treatment of up to...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 19, 2025
Hey there friends. I am wondering how many, if any, of you have been in the midst of a storm in life and the waves were crashing all around you; the rain seemed to be coming from every angle; everything in your life seemed to be rocked and ravaged by the storm? Some storms seem to be just so much worse than others. And in the midst of the storms sometimes we find that our faith is just wavering. We feel like maybe we have...
Paris District Road Report for October 20, 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 20, 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...
Frances Louise Weaver
December 7, 1934 ~ October 15, 2025 (age 90) Frances Weaver Obituary Graveside Service for Frances Louise Weaver, age 90, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Greenview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Frances passed away on October 15, 2025 in Winnsboro, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Frances Louise...
Jimmy Duncan
May 21, 1948 — October 15, 2025 Flora Funeral service for Jimmy Duncan, age 77 of Flora, will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Chapel (the original Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home building) 419 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, TX with Toney Hurley officiating. A private family interment will follow at Conner Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. at Tapp Funeral Chapel. Jimmy...
Gayland Fitzgerald Berry
Funeral Service for Gayland Fitzgerald Berry, age 56, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at North Caney Cemetery. Gayland passed away on October 15, 2025 in Longview, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks...
The 11th Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament is Coming up November 1, 2025
October 16, 2025 – The 11th Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, beginning with registration at 9:00AM. Play starts at 9:30AM. The event will take place at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds go toward Bibles for Sulphur Bluff graduating Seniors. Early registration is open until October 21, 2025, at $10.00 a person. After October 21th,...
