East Texas A&M Earns Coveted R2 Research Institution Status in Carnegie Classification
The R2 designation reinforces East Texas A&M’s growing reputation as a leading research university. COMMERCE, TX, Feb. 17, 2025— East Texas A&M University is proud to announce its designation as a Research 2 (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to research and innovation, placing it among an elite group of...
Larry Walls
Larry Lane Walls, 77, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Larry married Keitha Kirkpatrick on September 22, 1978. She was not just the love of his life, but they were truly soul mates. Together they raised three lovely daughters, Lindsey, Tracey, and Audrey, who gave them eight grandchildren who knew him as Dad Dad. Larry also loved music and was a very talented guitarist...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo Returns April 10
February 18, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — After exceeding all expectations in its first year, Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo is back for round two of raising money for men’s healthcare in Hopkins County. The event will take place Thursday, April 10 in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Last year, the first Man Bingo, affectionately referred to as Mingo, significantly surpassed its goal and funds were...
Helen Sapaugh
August 24, 1938 — February 17, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Helen Sapaugh, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the church. Ms. Sapaugh passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on...
Bobbie Ann Askew
May 18, 1940 ~ February 15, 2025 (age 84) Funeral Service for Bobbie Ann Askew will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025 at League Street Church of Christ with Bro. D.J. Barnes officiating. Interment will follow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bobbie passed away on February 15, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Bobbie Askew
Dwight Dixon Crigger II “Dick”
April 26, 1945 — February 15, 2025 Emory After a long battle with Parkinson’s—one of the few fights he couldn’t out-stubborn—Dick, at the age of 79, has finally cast his last line. He left us on February 15, 2025, most likely mid-cast, muttering around about a fish that “was right there” but somehow still got away. Dick was the world’s best fisherman—at least in his own mind. He could spend hours talking about the “monsters” he...
Reta Jane Turner
Reta Jane Turner, 89, of Sherman, TX, a woman of faith, strength and independence, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 16, 2024. Born on March 6, 1934 in Matthews, MO, to Richard Bradford Pearcy and Geneva Eulala Phillips, Reta grew up in southeast Missouri (Kennet) and northeast Arkansas (Newport), settling in Texas when she was 12 years old. Reta was the eldest of four sisters – Marty, Sherma and Pat,...
Wildcats Took on Pleasant Grove in Their Last Home Game of the Season
February 16, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Pleasant Grove in their last home basketball game of the season February 11th, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this nail biting game see how your Wildcats...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 16, 2025
Hey friends!! I heard an analogy and it struck me so deeply. I want to share it with you all today. He was telling a story of a man who came across a mason who was chipping away at a brick. The building he was working on looked nearly complete. So the man walking by asked him what he was doing. He mason said, “do you see that spot way up there where there is a small opening? I am chipping away at this brick...
John David “Big John” Verner
December 27, 1966 — February 13, 2025 Josephine Funeral service for John David “Big John” Verner, age 58, of Josephine, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025. Mr. Verner passed away in his home on February 13, 2025. John David “Big John” Verner
