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    Wanda Lou Lewis Clayton was born in the home on February 6, 1932 in Tira, Texas. As the oldest of ten children, she helped raise the younger siblings.…

    Funeral service for Holly Boyd, age 54, of Emory, TX will be held at 3:00P.M. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral chapel with Pastor Mike Sanders…

    Inspiring Hope through Healing National Hospital Week is May 9-15, and is an opportunity to highlight our hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the innovative ways…

    Meet Jeff the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Jeff is a year old shepherd mix and is around 30 pounds.  He is fully vetted and…

    We want to express our sympathy to the family of Luther Jack Petrea. His funeral service was held on Sunday, April 25th, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral home. His wife…

    Nature dictates many of the production and supply patterns in the livestock industry. For example, a majority of the annual calf, lamb and kid crops are born in…

    Memorial services for Burshana Williams Boakye, age 65, lived in Richardson, will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Private…

    The Texas House on Thursday voted to financially penalize the state’s largest cities if they cut their police budgets.House Bill 1900 comes after a year of civil rights advocates…

    Mild conditions are expected today (Friday) with high clouds streaming in overhead. Highs will range between the upper 70s to mid 80s. Southerly winds of 5 to 10…

    The Hopkins County Veterans Memorial committee is asking for the return of a wreath honoring a local Vietnam Veteran that was stolen from downtown Sulphur Springs. The wreath…

    Texas lawmakers are poised to enact sweeping restrictions on access to abortions, prohibiting the procedure before many women know they are pregnant, and opening the door for a…

    From the Hopkins County Genealogical Society: We encourage you to visit our society’s web site at hcgstx.org.  We have just added the database “World War II Soldiers from Hopkins County”. …

    Paris Junior College is holding a modified in-person Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 7 at Noyes Stadium. In order to maintain social distancing, students who applied to graduate…

    Funeral services for Danny Lynn “Stoney” Argenbright, age 64, of Nelta, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro.…

    The Republican-led effort to allow Texans to carry handguns without any kind of license cleared what is likely its biggest remaining hurdle in the Capitol on Wednesday, when…

    A few light early morning showers or sprinkles are possible across the immediate Red River Valley and northeast counties. Otherwise, a little warmer with highs in the upper…

    COVID-19 RESPONSE – The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 82% since our last meeting with 27 active cases as of May 4th. There are 4…

    The Lamar County Democratic Party is not accepting the resignation of its chair after he reportedly used the slur “oreo” to describe U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who is Black,…

    Memorial service for Ruth Way, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at a later date. Mrs. Way passed away on May 2, 2021 at Sunny…

    Mostly sunny conditions with low humidity are expected today with highs mostly in the 70s, though a few readings around 80 degrees are possible across Central Texas. North…

    This coming Thursday evening, May 6 at 6:00 pm there will be a National Day of Prayer ceremony in downtown Sulphur Springs.   Judge Brad Cummings and others will…

    A 46 year old Winnsboro man was arrested early Monday morning after Sulphur Springs Police Department responded to a report of an unconscious person in the Taco Bell…

      Single Family Detached – OH MY Cottage! So charming with hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, and quaint built-ins- this well maintained home has 4BR & 2 Baths. Gorgeous…

    Allen “Bo” Hollins Jr was gifted by God to his parents Orine Hollins-Wilson, and Hubert Richardson on the 9th day of March of the year 1929.  Raised in…

    It’s 6 weeks post Gala Unmasked and the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is delighted to announce the purchase of 5 new iRes Bedded Panda Warmers for the…

    The SSISD Education Foundation along with sponsoring partner Engie Hopkins County Solar Project, will provide a Rolling Snack and Treat Cart to each district campus this week in…

    On Friday, White House health adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci had a vital message for Americans who have gotten their first dose of the Moderna or Pfizer coronavirus vaccine: Don’t skip…

    An upper level system and associated cold front will impact the area today with a few morning showers and thunderstorms across eastern Central Texas. A strong storm with…

    Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of May 3rd, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions,…

    Meal A Day Menu May 3rd – May 7th  Monday Chicken and Dressing Casserole  Cranberry Sauce  Mashed Sweet Potatoes  Sanoma Vegetables  Roll  ​ Tuesday Beef Lasagna  Italian Vegetables …

    Funeral service for John H. Hess, age 61, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow…

    A visitation for Sherry Reppond, age 58, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  …

    Austin voters reinstated a ban on public homeless encampments, according to The Austin American-Statesman. The paper reported that 57% of voters voted in favor of reinstating the ban, and…

    Your Monday will be quite warm, with highs in the 80s to the mid 90s. Winds will be breezy from the south and southwest throughout the morning. The…

    Miller Grove student Bailee Shipp’s  “Time to be Silent” mixed media artwork won the Picasso Award in the Art in the Gallery High School Art Competition hosted by Winnsboro…