Sen. Cruz Introduces the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025
March 9, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025. This legislation closes loopholes in existing law meant to ensure that American flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies to be manufactured completely in the United States from American materials. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “There is bipartisan agreement that...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 9, 2025
Friends, have you ever had that day where it just feels like everything is heavy? Today has been that for me. Maybe it’s been the last week. Honestly, it’s probably been the last few years that have been heavy. But anyway, today I have had to stay in constant prayer. Constantly lifting my heart up to the Lord and saying I trust you with it. Over. And over. And over. As I was cleaning and...
Egg Prices: US Department of Justice is Investigating
March 8, 2025 – The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the recent surge in egg prices, examining whether major egg producers have engaged in anti-competitive practices to artificially inflate costs. The inquiry comes after a period of record-high egg prices, which some consumer advocacy groups and lawmakers suspect may be the result of collusion among suppliers. “If you add up all the expenses, you...
George Wayne Hines
Funeral services for George Wayne Hines, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, March 10, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Al Davis and Bro. Kenneth Ballard officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery with Richard Francis, Darrin Hicks, Tyler Francis, Tyler G. Davison, Timmy Henderson and Michael Watkins serving as...
Paris District Road Report for Week of March 10, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 10, 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 approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Jane Newkirk
February 3, 1941 — March 6, 2025 Sulphur Springs Jane Newkirk, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Jane Faerol Newkirk was born on February 3, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Truman and Vivian (Scott) Gulledge. She married James Newkirk in Sulphur Springs, Texas on May 31, 1960. Jane enjoyed sewing, and music, and could play...
Cooper Lake State Park Is A Great Place to Watch Lunar Eclipse
March 7, 2025 – If you can stay up really late or get up really early next week, you may want to make your way out to Cooper Lake State Park to view a Total Lunar Eclipse. The spectacular event will happen in the wee hours of Friday morning March 14, 2025 (after midnight Thursday night) and staff at the Doctors Creek Unit are encouraging stargazers to visit the park to view the eclipse. Cooper Lake Eclipse Information: A total...
Another Wet and Chilly Weekend Ahead for Hopkins County and Northeast Texas
March 7, 2025 – A cold front is moving into Hopkins County, Texas, this afternoon, bringing chilly temperatures and a rainy weekend ahead. The front is expected to drop temperatures significantly, with highs struggling to reach the 50s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. Residents should prepare for steady rain and possible thunderstorms throughout the weekend, making for damp and cold conditions. The rain is expected to...
First UMC of Sulphur Springs Shares Lent & Holy Week Worship Schedule for 2025
March 6, 2025 – Easter is coming! Easter Sunday is April 20, 2025. But, before Easter, First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, begins with Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of LENT: Five Sundays, followed by the exciting Palm/Passion Sunday, the drama of Good Friday, and finally the exuberant excitement of Easter – Resurrection Sunday! First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur...
Dinner Bell for March 12, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Christus Health The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of...
