Dinner Bell for February 19, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSORS: Alliance Bank Wayne Cooper Construction, Inc. The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. We are blessed to have two sponsors this week for the Dinner Bell Ministry. First-time sponsor Wayne Cooper Construction, Inc....
The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 20th
February 13, 2025 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Patty Williams Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Well, it often began with a shiver! Rich or poor, in a city dwelling or farm laborer’s cabin in the western frontier of Texas, the first step out of bed was likely to leave you...
Billy Thomas Bailey
July 11, 1939 — February 13, 2025 Sulphur Springs A private service will be held at a later date for Billy Thomas Bailey, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Bailey passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The family respectfully requests that no flowers be sent. A donation to a charity of your choice is preferred. With our condolences.
19th Annual Gala Makes a Splash for Local Healthcare
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Gala on January 25th, 2025. This year’s volunteer chairs were Linda and Joe Bob, Julie and Brad, and Teffany and Corey Burgin who selected the theme Serendipity by the Sea. The evening of dinner and dancing started off with a steel drum band and finished with guests celebrating good times for a good cause. The...
Breast Cancer Support Group Gathers for February Meeting
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The February meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Monday, February 10. The gathering featured guest speaker and breast cancer survivor, Jalayne Minter, sharing her story of faith, courage, and humility. All breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to participate. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in...
Grassburs are Common Grassy Weeds That can Negatively Impact Forage by Mario Villarino
February 11, 2025 – Grassburs, also known as sandburs or sticker weeds, are common grassy weeds that can negatively impact forage and hay quality in pastures and hayfields. They produce sharp, spiny seed pods that can cause discomfort to animals and reduce the value of hay. Identification: Grassburs are typically warm-season annuals or perennials. They are easily recognized in the mature stage by their distinctive seed heads,...
Lion Rodeo Boasts Two Event Winners at Annual Home Rodeo
Trace Harris and Jill White took home their third and second event wins of the 2024-25 season, respectively. SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX, February 5, 2025— The East Texas A&M Rodeo Team had two individual event winners at its 6th annual home rodeo at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 31 and February 1. Trace Harris and Jill White took the top spot in the Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Roping events,...
Ann Walker
October 5, 1952 — February 10, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ann Walker, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ann Walker went...
Verna Yarbrough
September 15, 1942 — February 7, 2025 Archer City Graveside service for Verna Yarbrough, age 82, of Archer City, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Ms. Yarbrough passed away in Wichita Falls, Texas on Friday, February 7, 2025. With our condolences.
Tina Marie Sager
January 18, 1960 — February 8, 2025 Saltillo Graveside service for Tina Marie Sager, age 65, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 15 at Weaver Cemetery, 8743 U.S. Hwy 67, Saltillo, Texas with Jeremy Crowder officiating. No formal visitation will be held. Pallbearers will include John Goodman, Brandon Teague, Shane George, Tanya Gilbert, Jeremy Crowder, and Jeremyah Crowder “BooBoo”. Tina Marie passed...
