A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 9, 2025
Right now you might find yourself stuck between what if, what might, what could have, what never will. Friend, I just want to encourage you to just focus on what is. And let the Father lead you from here. All that kind of thinking, clouds our Vision and doesn’t allow for peace to settle in. It’s funny, life just has a way of continuing. Of moving forward. Even when our lives feel like they have fallen completely apart. And...
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 10, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 10, 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...
Sarah Katherine Emerson
Funeral Service for Sarah Katherine Emerson, age 75, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charlie Sickles officiating. Mark Evans, Colton Emerson, Dakota Emerson, Tony Hurley, Jay Price, Sammy Weaver, and Jackson Green will be serving as pallbearers. Kat passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Paris, Texas. Kat was born on July 24, 1949, to Clarence and Doris Landrith...
The Lady Cats Took on Bonham in Basketball Action February 4th
February 6, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats basketball game against Bonham February 4, 2025. The game was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was the Lady Cats last home game of the season. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this exciting game...
Charlotte Hawkins
February 26, 1942 — February 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Charlotte Hawkins, age 82 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be no formal visitation. Ms. Hawkins passed away at her home in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Charlotte Hawkins
The 21st Annual Clara Bridges Banquet is Coming up April 5th
February 6, 2025 – The 21st Annual Sulphur Springs 90 Plus Bridges Banquet will be held Saturday, April 5th, 2025, beginning at 12:00pm. The event will be held at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. If you, or someone you know, is 90 years old, or older, please let the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center know so they may honor them with a special dinner and entertainment by Ms. Vender Wright and...
Chamber Connection – February 6, 2025
By Butch Burney Friday is the cutoff to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 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,...
Mystery Seed Packs From China Are Back
February 6, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging all Texans to exercise extreme caution if they receive unsolicited packages containing unknown seeds or liquids. The warning comes after the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) was alerted to a mysterious package delivered to Clute, Texas, containing unidentified seeds and a liquid container, both sent unsolicited from China. Authorities are investigating...
Don Horner
Arrangements are pending for Don Royce Horner who passed away in Honolulu, HI on Jan. 9, 2025. He was born in Shirley, TX on Sept. 10, 1940 to Mabel & Raymond Horner. Don grew up milking cows on the family dairy along side his two brothers. He graduated in 1958 from Sulphur Springs High School. During his 20 years of serving his country in the United States Navy, he loved the times he was stationed in Hawaii, and after retiring...
Texas Senate Passes School Voucher Legislation
The bill will now head to the Texas House February 5, 2025 – The Texas Senate has passed a bill that allocates $1 billion in tax dollars to support private school tuition. The legislation, approved along largely party-line votes, aims to provide families with more educational options by easing the financial burden of private schooling. Proponents argue that this initiative will empower parents to choose the best learning...
