Memorial for Dwayne Grimes
Sep28

Memorial for Dwayne Grimes

A memorial celebration of life for Dwayne Grimes of Sulphur Springs will be held on his birthday, Monday, Oct. 3rd, at 11am in the chapel of First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held in the chapel from 10:00-11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs or their favorite charity. Dwayne was born October 3, 1936 in Longview, Texas to Archie and Laura Jackson Grimes and died...

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Men’s Golf Recovers, Has Solid Day Two In Fall Opener
Sep27

Men’s Golf Recovers, Has Solid Day Two In Fall Opener

Before September comes and goes, men’s golf begins a condensed yet action-packed fall season. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 & 24, has Coach Jeremy DeLorge and his Wildcats playing at Buffalo Creek in Rockwall. At the invitational held last weekend, Sulphur Springs was the only 4A school. Schools that men’s golf played were, starting with 6A teams Rockwall, (Rockwall) Heath and Sachse. Last but certainly not least, 5A...

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Meet And Greet Hosted For Dan Patrick, Incumbent Republican Candidate For Lt. Gov.
Sep27

Meet And Greet Hosted For Dan Patrick, Incumbent Republican Candidate For Lt. Gov.

Approximately 40-50 turned out Tuesday morning at Pioneer Café for a meet and greet with Dan Patrick, incumbent Republican candidate seeking reelection as lieutenant governor. Patrick rolled in around 8 a.m. Sept. 27, 2022, as part of a bus tour of the Northeast Texas area. He began his bus tour in late August and plans stops in 131 cities before he finishes up. Republican Dan Patrick, incumbent candidate for lieutenant governor The...

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CHRISTUS Offers Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Physical Therapy
Sep26

CHRISTUS Offers Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, September 26, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. The CARE Unit: Inpatient Rehabilitation We at CHRISTUS are proud...

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PACE Program, Acceptance Of Assistance To Firefighters Grant Tabled
Sep26

PACE Program, Acceptance Of Assistance To Firefighters Grant Tabled

Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled two items related to a proposed loan program and determined to wait until a future meeting to officially consider accepting a grant to benefit local fire departments. PACE Program The first person to complete the new public forum form to speak during the commissioners court meeting was Doug Taylor, regarding a request made to the court to allow for a PACE program in Hopkins County....

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A Welding Student From Campbell in the Paris Junior College Welding Shop
Sep26

A Welding Student From Campbell in the Paris Junior College Welding Shop

STRUCTURAL WELDING Welding student Charles Duffey of Campbell, right, looks on as PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding instructor John Plemons inspects his “fillet welds” project, or joining two pieces together.  Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld Duffey

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Lady Cat XC Wins 2nd Annual Wildcat Invitational
Sep26

Lady Cat XC Wins 2nd Annual Wildcat Invitational

Lady Cat cross country won their first competition of the season, at home on Saturday in a course around the SSISD Athletic Complex. Three runners placed second through fourth. Sophomore Edith Martinez lead the way at second, coming in at 13:08.40. Freshman Jolea Moore continues to run well for the Lady Cats, finishing third at home Saturday and crossing the line at 13:22.9. Haylee Schultz got fourth for Sulphur Springs and came in...

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Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet 2022
Sep26

Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet 2022

The Clara Bridges 90+ banquet is held yearly at the Senior Citizens Center in Sulphur Springs. It honors those who have the strength and courage to live to 90 years of age or more. Who was Clara Bridges? In 2005 the Morning Chapel Baptist Church decided that they wanted to honor Clara Bridges who was the oldest member of their congregation at that time. Sister Clara Bridges was a Woman of Character, Knowledge, Loyalty, Wisdom and was...

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Hershel Allen Ballard, Sr.
Sep25

Hershel Allen Ballard, Sr.

Hershel Allen Ballard, Sr. Graveside services for Hershel Allen Ballard, Sr., age 83, of Paris will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Red Hill Cemetery in Powderly, Texas, with Bro. Tiny Freelen officiating. Pallbearers will be Dolan Ballard, Cecil Ballard, Ron Ballard, Cody Nixon, Brad Ballard and John Ballard. There will be no formal visitation. Hershel passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Carriage...

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Irene Theresa Smith Clayton
Sep25

Irene Theresa Smith Clayton

Irene Theresa Smith Clayton Irene Theresa Smith Clayton was born in Winnsboro, Texas, on July 20, 1931, to the parentage of Willie Smith and Creogia Newton Smith. She entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church as well as an honorary member and faithful usher to all surrounding...

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