Paris District Road Report for September 8, 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 September 8, 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...
New Grant Supports the use of Trees and Forestry in Watershed Protection Plans
September 4, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation grant, aiding communities in implementing active watershed protection plans. The grant will support up to 15 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of watershed protection plans previously approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the...
Chamber Connection – September 3, 2025
By Butch Burney The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with two other entities to bring you a free Leadership Seminar as part of our extended Lunch and Learn series. The seminar, to be held at the Sulphur Springs Country Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, will feature George Manning, Professor of Psychology and Business at Northern Kentucky University, who brings decades of expertise as an acclaimed...
Fall Gardening Ideas By Master Gardener David Wall
September 4, 2025 – Well, we’ve had a nice warm(?) summer, and some of your crops have produced well while others not so well. In my case, for whatever reason, the okra produced like mad, but two weeks ago, most of the leaves fell off and the stalks turned brown. So, what to do with the 9 X 17 raised bed garden? There are several vegetables our local Safety Crisis Center (battered people shelter) can use, such as...
Wesley Carrol Bogue
Wesley Carrol Bogue, age 65 of Scroggins, Texas passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his residence. Wesley was born to Hughie Carrol Bogue and Patricia Ann Swarts Bogue in Titus County on March 21, 1960. Wesley, a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy rooted in hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for the outdoors. Whether he was hunting in the woods or fishing on a quiet lake,...
It was Cloudy, But no Chance of Meatballs for the 2025 Wildcats Homecoming Parade
September 3, 2025 – Even a few clouds couldn’t stand in the way for the 2025 DIAL Study Club triple cloud roofing Sulphur Springs Wildcats Homecoming Parade! This year’s Wildcats Homecoming game will be played September 5th, 2025, against Greenville. KSST will broadcast the game, live on 1230AM, and will stream the game on our YouTube channel as well. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting...
Jo Ann Blaylock
Jo Ann Blaylock Obituary Funeral Service for Jo Ann Blaylock will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at St. Luke Baptist Church. Interment will follow the service at East Caney Cemetery. Jo Ann passed away on August 27, 2025 surrounded by her family in Houston, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Tina Joanne Young
Tina Joanne Young of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, at the age of 60, after a long battle with cancer. Tina was born on August 4, 1965, in Garland, Texas. Her parents were Henry Clay and Sandra Wells. In her early years, Tina was a devoted veterinary assistant. Her love for animals was evident in her work, where she provided gentle care and compassion. Outside of work, she found...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Announces Opportunities for Local Youth
September 2, 2025 – First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, is announcing opportunities for local youth to engage in fellowship and give back to the community. The Youth Group, Club 345, Cross Fire Kids, designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, will meet select Sundays at 2:00pm. The next meeting is September 21st, 2025. Also, the Cross Fire Kids of First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will...
Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Set to Meet September 9th
September 2, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The next meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation will be Monday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Medical Plaza in the Joe Bob Burgin Conference Room, 113 Airport Rd. Licensed Dietitian Kim Sellers will lead a discussion about nutrition and dietary wellness. Kim is a longtime volunteer for the Hopkins County...
