Polling Locations for Super Tuesday Primary Election
March 4, 2024 – Tuesday, March 5th is election day in many states, including Texas. Known as Super Tuesday, primary elections will be held in 15 states on the same day, with roughly one-third of the delegates needed for presidential nomination up for grabs. Locally, this primary election will determine the winner of many contests as most candidates are running on the Republican primary ballot with no Democratic challenger....
Mardi Gras At The Senior Center
February 9, 2024 – Head over to the Sulphur Springs Senior Center on February 13, 2024 for the yearly Mardi Gras party. There is gonna be North Hopkins ISD FCCLA gumbo!
James Thomas Flanagan
Graveside services for James Thomas Flanagan, age 71, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. , Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Tira Cemetery with Bro. Donny Gaddis officiating. A visitation at the Tira Cemetery will begin at 12 noon. Pallbearers will be Piter Tamsma, Joe Chance Smiddy, Tres Wright, Allen Robinson, Tim Loper and Emmett James Loper. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Anderson, Randy Harris and Darrell McDowell....
Agricultural Awareness for Children is Important by Mario Villarino
October 13, 2023 – Agricultural awareness for children is important for several reasons: Understanding Food Sources: It helps children understand where their food comes from, fostering an appreciation for the effort that goes into producing it. Environmental Awareness: It can teach kids about the environmental impact of agriculture and the importance of sustainable farming practices. Healthy Eating: Agricultural awareness can...
New Extension Agent Starts October 1st
August 14, 2023 – The new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Family and Community Health agent for Hopkins County was officially welcomed by the Commissioners Court on Monday. Lisa Sprague, center, starts October 1st, 2023 Johanna Hicks, former Family and Community Health agent for Hopkins County was on hand to welcome Lisa Sprague. Hicks retired after nearly three decades serving East Texas residents. She officially...
Belinda Martin
Funeral service for Belinda Martin, age 73 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Danny Ballard officiating. Interment will be held at Posey Cemetery with Danny Ray Sowell, Lee Easley, Wade Howard, Matthew Cunningham, and Glenn Kizer serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky...
Brandon Gene White
Brandon Gene White was born December 30, 1978, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Brenda Kay Farris and David White. He departed his earthly life on earth April 22, 2023. Growing up in Sulphur Springs, Brandon attended school at both Sulphur Springs ISD and moved to North Hopkins ISD where he met his friend/ brother of 30 years, DeMarco Johnson. Brandon worked for his mom at her restaurant at Sulphur Springs Sale Barn and later managed...
Derek DeWayne Dirks
Derek DeWayne Dirks, 43, passed away on February 19, 2023, in Lindale, Texas. Derek was born on March 28, 1979, to Delores and Billy Dirks in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He attended Sulphur Springs ISD and graduated from North Hopkins ISD in 1997. He went on to pursue a career in the automobile industry working at various car dealerships in Sulphur Springs, Tyler, Paris, and Longview. Derek enjoyed the outdoors and spending time...
Louise Smith
Louise Smith Funeral services for Louise Smith, age 93, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Luke Wright, Wesley Cox, Brandon Huffines, Phyllis McPherson, William David McPherson and Dreylon Fountain serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10, one hour...
Early Voting Continues Through Friday, With Extended Voting Tonight & Thursday
Early voting continues across Texas through Friday, with extended voting times tonight and Thursday in the 2022 Nov. 8 General Election. In Hopkins County, voters will be asked not only to vote on state but also district, county and school elections. Hopkins County’s 8th Judicial District and county candidates drew no challengers in November. Three county school districts are holding trustee elections and one school district is...
