Sue Gilmer
May 25, 1938 — August 22, 2025 Sulphur Springs Sue Gilmer, age 87 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Sue was born on May 25, 1938, in York, Pennsylvania to Eugene and Elizabeth (Loveland) Quarry. She enjoyed gardening, painting, cross stitching, canning and quilting. Sue enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her wonderful family....
Deloris “Jean” Howk
Deloris Howk Deloris “Jean” Howk, a beacon of faith, love, and selflessness, passed away peacefully at The Oaks at Liberty Grove in Rowlett, Texas, on August 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on May 12, 1937, in Hamlin, Texas, Jean was the cherished daughter of A.B. “Pud” and Dorothy Young. Growing up in a close-knit family, she learned the values of resilience, hard work, and steadfast faith– qualities...
Meal A Day Menu – August 25-29, 2025
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the remainder of the week of August 25-29 2025 includes: Meal A Day Menu August 25 through 29 2025 Meal-A-Day Meal-A-Day is a non-profit organization providing 150-160 meals Monday-Friday to local senior citizens. Approximately 120 meals...
North Texas Food Bank Kicks Off Annual Peanut Butter Drive to Combat Hunger
September campaign calls on the community to help families across North Texas. DALLAS, TX, August 20, 2025 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is once again calling on the community to help fight hunger—one jar at a time. Kicking off this September during Hunger Action Month, the 12th Annual Peanut Butter Drive aims to collect 100,000 pounds of peanut butter and raise $350,000 to support families in need across the...
Ben Spraggins
September 10, 1979 — August 20, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ben Spraggins, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Sulphur Springs Civic Center Auditorium with Denver Hines officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Spraggins passed away in Plano, Texas on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after succumbing to injuries from an accident in Waco in June. Benjamin Lee...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Offers Small Group Studies Opportunities And More
August 21, 2025 – First United Methodist Church, located at 301 Church Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, offers Small Group Studies opportunities, and more, to the community. “Young Adult Bible Study” is offered every second Sunday of the Month beginning September 7, 2025. The “Adam Hamilton Small Group Study” will be offered Mondays at 6:00pm and Tuesdays at 2:00pm, beginning September 8, 2025. The...
Texas A&M Forest Service, Lamar County Sheriff’s Office Warn of Timber Theft in County
August 21, 2025 – LAMAR COUNTY, Texas—Following recent reports of timber theft in Lamar County, Texas A&M Forest Service and the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office urge landowners to be vigilant and report any suspicious timber harvesting. Individuals in Lamar County have allegedly approached multiple landowners, verbally requesting permission to harvest trees on their property. After receiving permission, these individuals...
Miller Grove FFA News and Events Summer 2025
August 21, 2025 – The Miller Grove FFA 2025 Summer Spotlight states that the Miller Grove FFA officers attended the Texas State Convention this Summer. Cate Anderson, Addie May, Kayson Logan, and Leeton Stracener all competed in the Junior Quiz Bowl at the State Convention. These are just a couple of highlights the Summer Spotlight points out. Check it out below! Miller Grove FFA Summer 2025 Spotlight In other Miller Grove FFA...
Could the Cloud be Based in Thermo?
August 21, 2025 – We have all heard about “the cloud” and kind of understand that most of our information is stored there as well as other content we receive comes from that same cloud. What remains a mystery to most of us, is the actually location of the cloud. If you are like me, you probably think “the cloud” resides somewhere in the stratosphere like other clouds but the cloud we depend on for our...
“Wonderful Wednesdays” at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Begin Again September 3rd
August 21, 2025 – Children’s Church and Praise at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will resume September 3, 2025. “Wonderful Wednesdays” will be held 6:00pm to 7:00pm, and “Kids Praise” will be held 7:00 to 7:15pm. Please join them every Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, located at 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. First United Methodist Church 2025...
