Jerry Zack Cooper
Jerry Zack Cooper, age 66, of the Hagansport Community in Franklin County, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to Jearl “Mutt” and Lucy Smith Cooper. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Franklin County. He married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Mays, on October 11, 1980, and together they built a life rooted in love, family, and service. Jerry loved his family, his...
New Foods Announced for 2025 State Fair of Texas
By State Fair of Texas | September 10, 2025 | The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2025 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Sipper,” and “Most Creative.” Additionally, all 2025 semi-finalist dishes will...
Lawana G Morris
November 10, 1933 — August 18, 2025 Funeral service for Lawana Morris, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Tapp Funeral Home with Al Davis officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Tapp Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Ms. Morris passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Legend Oaks Healthcare and...
The State Fair of Texas Announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
By Veronica Delgado | August 6, 2025 | It’s fry-nal countdown time for some of the most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards presented by Karbach Brewing Company. For the first time ever, the Big Tex® Choice Awards is raisin’ a glass to a brand-new category—one that recognizes the wildest, most delicious drinks at the Fair. Winners for...
August 2nd Marked Down Market Boasts Huge Vendor List
July 30, 2025 – Marked Down Market on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in downtown Sulphur Springs brings together a huge roster of vendors from across Northeast Texas. Hosted between Alliance Bank and CNB on Gilmer Street, the event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM CDT. Marked Down Market will be a great opportunity for back-to-school shopping, especially for families looking to stretch their budgets. Expect over 10 boutiques, local artisans,...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, July 13, 2025
Read with me! Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. Because of his great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing. O Jacob, how can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? O Israel, how can you say God ignores your rights? Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The LORD is the everlasting God, the...
Mary Preuss Wilson
September 16, 1932 — June 23, 2025 Sulphur Springs Mary E. Larsen Preuss Wilson, affectionately known as Ma by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the age of 92. Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 16, 1932, to Lawrence and Grace (Anderson) Larsen. Her family moved several times throughout her childhood, finally settling in Texas when...
Lenora Lee Byers
September 23, 1933 — May 15, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Lenora Byers, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at City Cemetery with Christopher Adams, Gus D’Antonio, Samuel Hammons, Ryan Holland, Zachary Holland, Curtis Maples, and Daniel Wasilowski serving as pallbearers. Ms. Byers passed away at Carriage House Manor on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Lenora Lee Byers (age 91) was...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 23, 2025
Hey Friends! Just a sweet reminder that God does not see us the way we see us! We remember all our transgressions, we know how we messed up, missed the mark, lost it, etc. But we must remember that we are redeemed, forgiven and seen as righteous in the eyes of the Father! He does not hold our transgressions against us! We must forget about yesterday’s troubles and failures and know that He has forgiven us...
Chamber Connection – March 20, 2025
By Butch Burney When spring rolls around, that means it’s time for the annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, set for Friday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Registration is open for six-person teams in the morning and afternoon, though there are only a few afternoon slots available. Cost is $750 per team, which includes three golf courts and lunch for all team members. There are also sponsorship...
