Chamber Connection – March 20, 2025
By Butch Burney When spring rolls around, that means it’s time for the annual 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...
Larry Gene Rowell
Graveside services for Larry Gene Rowell, age 67, of Garland, Texas, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Emblem Cemetery in Emblem, Texas with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Larry passed away on March 18, 2025, in Garland, Texas. He was born to Floyd Rowell and Joyce Lorene (Morrison) Rowell on May 16, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. As a younger guy, he loved fishing, especially at his grandparent’s pond in Emblem, Texas....
Paris Junior College Holding NC3 Signing Events for Future Students
March 20, 2025 – PJC celebrates technical students at NC3 Signing Day events Together with dozens of other National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the country, Paris Junior College is holding NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremonies for students who will attend a workforce program at PJC in the fall of 2025. “By signing our incoming students to Letters of Intent, we’re...
Robb Roy Richmond
October 2, 1935 — March 18, 2025 Dike Funeral service for Robb Richmond, age 89, of Dike, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at The Church of Latter Day Saints in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Richmond passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. With our condolences.
Grace Evelyn Teel
July 9, 1939 — March 19, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Grace Evelyn Teel, age 85 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Teel passed away on March 19, 2025 at Carriage House Manor. Grace Evelyn...
Kendrick “Daddy” Polk
Kendrick “Daddy” Polk, born August 22, 1965, in Sulphur Springs. He is the son of Elizabeth Polk and Michael Don Lewis. He is the grandson of Audrey and Gladys Johnson and George and Bethona Lewis, the latter of whom have passed away. Kendrick graduated from Sulphur Springs High School as part of the Class of 1983. Kendrick was a remarkable individual whose joyful spirit, honesty, and selflessness shone through in every...
Tim Heddens
Tim Heddens, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Timothy Scott Heddens was born on December 15, 1956 in Laport, Indiana to Dale Edgar and Fay Marie (Hicks) Heddens. He married Mary Kizer in Sulphur Springs, Texas on August 16, 1978. Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was deployed during wartime. He worked in general construction for Wayne...
Find out What the Hopkins County Master Gardeners Have Planned for March 20th on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. John Mark and Ronnie talked about weeds on this segment. They talked about the different types of weeds, and what types of weed killer you should use on each different type of weed. Ronnie also discussed what exciting events the Hopkins County Master Gardeners have in store for the...
The Hopkins County Master Gardeners Have Exciting Events Coming Up
March 18, 2025 – The Hopkins County Master Gardeners have exciting events coming up this month. On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Daci Rawson will present a program on “Texas Superstars,” at the AgriLife Extension Office, located at 1200 Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This program will begin at 6:30pm. The Master Gardeners will present a program about water, watering, and fertilizer on March 27, 2025. This...
Tips to Prevent Barn Swallow Nests this Spring
March 18, 2025 – Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now. – by Susan Himes Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin nesting. Barn Swallow With the migratory spring season for swallows underway, a...
