Murry Smith
July 2, 1949 — February 22, 2025 Brashear Visitation for Murry Smith, age 75, of Brashear, Texas will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Smith passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Murry Dale Smith was born on July 2, 1949 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Ruby Earl and Edna Gertrude (Moss) Smith. He married Mary Diana Bailey in...
Missing Man Found Deceased in Franklin County
February 24, 2025 – Larry Smith was reported missing on February 13th and an investigation into his whereabouts has been ongoing. During a search of multiple locations over the preceding 10 days, his body was located near Texas Highway 37 at the county line between Franklin and Red River Counties. There are persons of interest in custody on unrelated charges. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Mount...
Robert Louis Cantu
Robert Cantu, known throughout his life as Bobby in his younger years and later as Ranger Cantu or Bob Cantu, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 19, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, where he spent his early years before dedicating his life to service, education, and personal safety advocacy. A proud U.S. Army Ranger, Bob served in the 75th Airborne Ranger...
Mayor Nash Presented Two Proclamations February 17th in Honor of Black History Month
February 23, 2025 – KSST’s Chief Engineer, and the Mayor of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Reverend Harold Nash, Sr., presented, on behalf of Sulphur Springs, Texas, City Council, a Proclamation to East End Allegiance: Our Youth, and a Proclamation to Navy Veteran Benjamin C. Rape, Jr., in honor of Black History Month. The presentations were held at City Hall, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of...
St Philips Episcopal Church Pancake Supper to be Held March 4th, 2025
February 20, 2025 – It’s pancake supper time! St. Philips Episcopal Church will hold their Annual Pancake Supper March 4, 2025. The Church is located at 1206 College Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Pancake Supper will be served from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Tuesday, March 4th. The public is invited. St Philips Episcopal Church Sulphur Springs Texas
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 23, 2025
Hey friends!! I have some friends going through the fiery trials of life and as I was praying for you all, the Lord took me to this set of scripture in 1 Peter. “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding...
Lonnie Anderson
Lonnie Ray Anderson, 71, of Cumby, Texas passed away at his residence in Cumby on February 22, 2025. Arrangements are pending. With our condolences.
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 24, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 24, 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...
The Rescheduled Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 27th
February 22, 2025 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, February 27, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Patty Williams Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Well, it often began with a shiver! Rich or poor, in a city dwelling or farm laborer’s cabin in the western frontier of Texas, the first step out of bed was likely to leave you...
Russell Scott McDaniel
March 11, 1963 — February 20, 2025 Longview Memorial service for Russell Scott McDaniel, age 61, of Longview, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Trinity Assembly of God Church in Kilgore, Texas with Bro. Roger Hoffpowier officiating. Honorary pallbearers will include Seth McDaniel, Allen Dannhaeuser, Josh Yarbrough, Phil Sampson, Mike McDaniel, and Rick Manes. Mr. McDaniel passed away at Christus Good...
