Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open March 8th
Mar06

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open March 8th

March 6, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, March 8th, 2025, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.

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“William’s Window” opens Thursday at Paris Junior College
Mar06

“William’s Window” opens Thursday at Paris Junior College

March 6, 2025 – The youth theater production, “William’s Window,” opens Thursday evening on the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater at Paris Junior College. PJC’s Drama Department is offering the delightful play by Marina Stockdale that’s designed to introduce audiences to the works of William Shakespeare. Performances run from March 6 to March 9, 2025. “We invite you to join PJC Drama for an engaging theatrical...

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Dr. Steeber Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee to Chat About the First “STEM” Night Being Held March 6th
Mar06

Dr. Steeber Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee to Chat About the First “STEM” Night Being Held March 6th

Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber dropped by to visit on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Dr. Steeber talked about the first Annual “STEM” Night taking place at the Middle School March 6, 2025. They also discussed extra curricular activities at the Sulphur Springs High School, the UIL Film students, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...

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City Manager Submits Monthly Report
Mar05

City Manager Submits Monthly Report

March 5, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday March 4, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We did not have any workers compensation claims in February. We did have one claim for wastewater flooding in a residence. ALABAMA STREET – Utilities are installed From Morris to Como. This...

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Felipe Medina
Mar05

Felipe Medina

May 1, 1939 ~ March 3, 2025 (age 85) Funeral Service for Felipe Medina will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Felipe passed away on March 3, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Felipe was born on May 1, 1939, to Florencio Medina and Victoria Rios in Mexico. Felipe Medina, born on May...

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Wilma Thompson
Mar05

Wilma Thompson

January 15, 1934 — February 28, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Wilma Thompson, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Craig Stuart and John Rhoades officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. The Men of Davis Street Baptist...

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Hope Weir
Mar05

Hope Weir

January 31, 1947 — March 2, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Hope Weir, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mrs. Weir passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Sunday, March 2, 2025. With our condolences.

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Thousands Without Power Across Hopkins County
Mar04

Thousands Without Power Across Hopkins County

March 3, 2025 – An early morning wind storm raced across Hopkins County Tuesday. Thousands are without power as of 10 am. KSST suffered some minor equipment damage. We are working to reach normal operation.

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CHRISTUS Health: Learn About Colorectal  Cancer and When to Start Screenings
Mar03

CHRISTUS Health: Learn About Colorectal  Cancer and When to Start Screenings

March 3, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health recognizes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month  in March by providing crucial information about the second–deadliest cancer in the U.S. that can  be detected early with screenings.   Current guidelines recommend that people start regular screenings at age 45.   Dr. Kai Xia, chief of the department of gastroenterology for CHRISTUS Health Northeast Texas,  says...

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Editorial from Dr. Stephen Benson, Paris Junior College President
Mar03

Editorial from Dr. Stephen Benson, Paris Junior College President

March 3, 2025 – Editorial – Stephen M. Benson, Ph.D.President of Paris Junior College Paris Junior College: Where Excellence Meets OpportunityAs we move through spring and approach summer, high school seniors across our region are making important decisions about their futures. This is a pivotal time, filled with choices that will shape their careers and lives. At Paris Junior College (PJC), we believe that higher...

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