O.D. Bales
June 26, 1936 — February 2, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for O.D. Bales, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Buddy Wiggins officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Bales passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, February 2, 2025. O.D. Bales was born on June 26, 1936 in Willis,...
Jerry Paul Porterfield
August 19, 1945 ~ February 2, 2025 (age 79) Jerry Paul Porterfield was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on August 19, 1945, to Claude and Pauline (Johnston) Porterfield. During his childhood, the Porterfield’s lived all over the southern United States due to his father’s job as a welder with Chicago Bridge and Iron. The family returned to live in Sulphur Springs where Jerry graduated high school in 1963. He resided in...
Learn About Houseplants on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With Guest CEA Mario Villarino
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had another chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez. This time the two tackled the topic of indoor plants. They discussed the variety of species available, how low maintenance some of them are, the benefits of having an indoor plant, and much more. Be sure to take a look at this episode and see why you...
Paris Junior College Regents Tackle Long List at January Meeting
February 3, 2025 – The Paris Junior College Board of Regents tackled an extensive agenda at a meeting held Monday, January 27, 2025. Among the items were acceptance of the annual audit, support of legislative issues, review of a facility assessment report, an overview of PJC’s nursing program, and good news on spring enrollment. “You have a clean opinion on these financial statements,” said Teffany A. Kavanaugh, CPA with...
Abbott Deputizes Texas National Guard
February 3, 2025 – The state of Texas has taken unprecedented steps in its immigration enforcement efforts by granting Texas National Guard troops the authority to detain and arrest migrants. This move, part of Governor Greg Abbott’s broader Operation Lone Star, aims to curb illegal border crossings amid what Texas officials describe as a federal failure to secure the southern border. By deputizing state guard members, Texas...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested February 3
February 3, 2025 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the...
UT Architecture Library Named for Texas’ First Black Architect
February 3, 2025 – AUSTIN, Texas — Two days after the U.S. Supreme Court integrated American higher education with its 1950 Sweatt v. Painter decision, John Chase, a Black student, enrolled in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas. Now, the library at the heart of that school will be named the John S. Chase Architecture and Planning Library, thanks to a generous gift and pledge from Chase’s son, Tony Chase, and...
Steps to Take to Prepare for Cold Snaps 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 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez. John Mark and Mario discuss different steps you can take to prepare for cold winter weather when it is in the forecast. The two talk about staying informed, home preparations such as leaving your facet drip to help avoid damaging pipes, the importance of checking in...
TxDOT Gives Wake-up Call for Texas Teens to Always Buckle up
Nearly half of teens killed in traffic crashes were not wearing seat beltsJan. 30, 2025 AUSTIN – Texas teenagers have big dreams for the future, and a simple click can help keep them alive. TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up—every seat, every ride. Texas has seen a rising trend in teens not wearing their seat belt in a crash, jumping up 6% from 2022 to 2023. Out of the 296 teens that...
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 3, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 3, 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...
