Birdie Smith
January 14, 1939 — January 17, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Birdie Smith, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Smith passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation on...
Wildcats Took on Bonham in Basketball Action January 17th
January 19, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Bonham in basketball action January 17, 2025, at Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of the thrilling game. Check it...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 19, 2025
Hey friends!!! Just a reminder!! Love you all and you ARE LOVED BY A MIGHTY GOD!! The God who sees you!! I felt like the Lord wanted some of you to know that He sees you! Right there in that situation you are in! Maybe you’re overwhelmed or maybe lonely or just feel like nobody truly sees you! No matter where you are or what you are feeling, God sees you...
Paris District Road Report for Week of January 20, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting January 20, 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...
J. Refugio Robles Trejo
June 23, 1965 ~ January 16, 2025 (age 59) Funeral Mass for J. Refugio Robles Trejo will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Raymundo Garcia officiating. Jose Miguel Robles, Jose Heriberto Robles, Julio Cesar Robles, Juan Eduardo Robles, Ignacio Robles, Vicente Olvera, Israel Rivera, and Victor Zuniga will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a viewing at the family’s...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn January 22nd
January 17, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal if you like. We are excited to have our society president, John A. Sellers, as our...
Tax Appointment Scheduler is Live!
January 16, 2025 – They tell us the only sure things are death and taxes. The local AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program can’t do much for the former; we are here to help with the latter by offering free income tax preparation and filing services during the upcoming tax filing season. Need tax filing help? Tax-Aide has got you covered. Our trained and Internal Revenue Service-certified Tax-Aide volunteers will provide this...
Dawna Pryor From the Senior Citizens Center Dropped by for This Second Cup Of Coffee
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor dropped by to have a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Dawna chatted about various topics such as the Senior Center being open during the last cold spell, the Senior Citizens Center’s need for heaters and blankets for their Silver Santa Drive still under way, because it’s still cold outside after Christmas… and Dawna and...
Chamber Connection – January 16, 2025
By Butch Burney Be a star at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary...
Texas Water Development Board Deems Marvin Nichols Reservoir Feasible
January 15, 2025 – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently declared the Marvin Nichols Reservoir project feasible, marking a significant step forward for the controversial water supply initiative in Northeast Texas. This decision brings the proposed reservoir closer to reality, with the aim of addressing long-term water needs for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex and other regions. However, the ruling has reignited...
