Paris District Road Report for Week of February 19, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 19, 2024. 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...
Shoplifting Investigation Reveals Slew of Other Charges
February 17, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a local retailer on Broadway Friday afternoon as a suspect was being questioned by asset protection officers at the store. The suspect, Mitchelle Remon Williamson, was being detained for theft of $169.75 worth of merchandise as he had passed the last point of sale without paying for that merchandise. Williamson, age 40, was subsequently searched by SSPD and a firearm...
Kerri Burgin
August 20, 1968 — February 14, 2024 Memorial Service for Kerri Burgin, age 55, of Brashear, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Myra Wilson Chapel in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mrs. Burgin passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Plano, TX. With our condolences.
SSISD Bond Election set for May 4
Dr. Deana Steeber discusses the upcoming $157 million bond election for two new schools and the renovation of three others with KSST’s John Mark Dempsey. Dr. Deana Steeber discusses the upcoming $157 million bond election for two new schools and the renovation of three others with KSST’s John Mark Dempsey. SSISD Logo
Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s First MAN Bingo
February 15, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation is planning the first Man Bingo, to be called Mingo, featuring prizes that guys (and gals) will be excited to win. The big night will happen on Thursday, April 18. Sponsorships are available now with reserved tables for 8 going on sale on March 23, and individual tickets, if seats are available, will be available on...
Eugena Sparks
Eugena “Gena” Faye (Sykes) Sparks, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born in Brookhaven, MS on August 15, 1968 to Howard Eugene Sykes and Willie Faye Townsend. Gena passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, TX. She is survived by son, Joseph Passmore, Jr.; daughters, Sabrina Sparks and Brianna Sparks; sisters, Tonye Usher, Tonya Hofland and husband Jason, Alice Schmalz and husband Jerry;...
Chamber Connection – February 14th
By Butch Burney If you haven’t started preparing for the great Total Solar Eclipse in which Sulphur Springs is on the centerline, you have less than two months. The Chamber has a eclipse website, TotalEclipseSSTx.com, in which you can upload information about events, attractions, lodging, retail shops and restaurants. That will be the information clearinghouse for what is happening in Hopkins County on April 8 and the weekend leading...
James “Jim” Pritchett
November 12, 1944 — February 13, 2024 Graveside Service for James (Jim) Carroll Pritchett, age 79, of Winnsboro, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Seymore Cemetery, Yantis, TX. Buddy Wiggins will officiate. Mr. Pritchett passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Christus Mother of Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. James was born November 12, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Elsie Louise Hoover and Hollis Odie...
John Feldt
December 7, 1940 — February 12, 2024 Memorial Service for John Feldt, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Rev. Ed Lantz will officiate. Mr. Feldt passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Rowlett, TX. John Joseph Feldt, Sr. was born on December 7, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to Morris and Johnnie (McGuire) VanValkenburg. ...
Frieda Reed
May 30, 1965 — February 12, 2024 Frieda Sue Reed, age 58, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born on May 30, 1965 in Dallas, TX to Howard Reed, Sr. and Brenda (Currnutt) Reed. Frieda passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert; brother, Howard Reed, Jr.; nephew, CJ Coronada; and good friend of the Reed family, Chris Pichardo. Frieda was a sweet, loving, warm, good-hearted understanding...
