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    Graveside services for Marjorie “Marge” Johnson, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Brashear Cemetery with Bro. Steve Cook…

    Last Monday, Texas’ main power grid operator asked Texans, mid-heat wave, to turn their thermostats to 78 degrees during the afternoon and evening for the week to reduce…

    Hot and humid conditions will continue through the end of the workweek with high temperatures in the 90s along with heat index values in the triple digits each…

    Graveside service for Laurice Stokes, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11A.M. on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Independence Cemetery with nephew Nelson Fitzgerald…

    Funeral services for Connie Sterlena Sharp Emerson, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel…

    A funeral service for Virginia Wright, age 90, will be held at on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM with visitation 1…

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz joined with their Republican colleagues to block a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s elections on Tuesday. While a majority of the Democratic-controlled Senate…

    The heat returns to North and Central Texas with high temperatures climbing well into the 90s today and Thursday. There will be a breeze, however, which should help…

    Funeral service for Dee Wayne Gooding, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 AM. on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with…

    Funeral service for Billy Crowson, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, June 25, 2021 at First United Methodist Church with…

      Single Family Detached – Lovely home with recent updates. Complete kitchen remodel with new cabinets, quartz countertops, large farmhouse sink, tile backsplash, and recessed lighting. Gather around…

    Graveside services for Arlon Aubrey Morgan, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2021 at Martin Springs Cemetery with Pastor Joel…

    Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Monday he would seek reelection, putting to rest speculation that he could challenge Gov. Greg Abbott for the top elected position in the state. “I really have…

    A relatively cool day is in store across the region today with highs in the mid 80s. Some clouds will linger south of I-20 through the day. A…

    A Celebration of Life ceremony for Charles “Charlie” Harle Johnston, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021…

    A 42 year old Como man was arrested by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office on Friday night after he allegedly struck another man in the head with a pipe…

    Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of June 21st, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions,…

    Meal A Day Menu June 21st – June 25th   ​Monday Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice Oriental Vegetables Egg Roll   Tuesday Beef Spaghetti Italian…

    Gov. Greg Abbott followed through Friday on a threat to veto a section of the state budget that funds the Texas Legislature, its staffers and legislative agencies. The governor’s move…

    A cold front will move through North Texas today bringing a chance for showers and storms along with some cooler weather. The front should cross the Red River…

    The Symphony League is excited to be hosting the downtown concert and fireworks once again on July 3rd on Celebration Plaza. This event is outdoors and free to…

    The Tira Homecoming is quickly approaching. It will be held on Sunday, July 4th. The program and business meeting will begin at 11:00 inside the Tira Methodist Church,…

    Meet Alpha, the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. We are still looking for Alpha’s forever home, he has been at the shelter since February, longer…

    Be Proactive! June is National Men’s Health Month:  What better time than now, than to schedule annual screenings such as a physical exam, blood test and urinalysis, colorectal…

    The Texas A&M University System will shut down Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth being designated a national holiday, Chancellor John Sharp announced Thursday. “This is a…

    Today will be hot with another Ozone Action Day in effect for the DFW area. Highs will climb into the upper 90s. Isolated thunderstorms may develop southwest of…

    Wildcat football season tickets will be sold online this year.  Individuals that were season ticket holders in 2019 will be contacted first via email (or by letter if…

    Funeral service for William Bomar, age 84, of Dike, TX will be held at 3:00P.M. on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at League Street Church of Christ with Jerry…

    Elmer Anderson Junell passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021.  E.A Junell was born on November 16, 1920 in Cumby, Texas to Mattie McQueen and Elmer Junell.  E.A.…

    A bill to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday led by Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Democrat U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, of Houston, is poised to become law as June 19…

    An Ozone Action Day is in effect Thursday for the DFW area. Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Thursday’s afternoon highs will be in the mid…

    Lifelong Sulphur Springs native, Carolyn McKinney, will be retiring from the Southwest Dairy Museum, Inc. after over 20+ years of dedicated service.  Mrs. McKinney has held the position…

    From Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Director Karon Weatherman: Meal A Day is in need of two Permanent Drivers for an In Town Route. We had a couple…

    Funeral service for Roberta Bruce, age 103, of Breaux Bridge, LA will be held at 2:00P.M. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow…

    Funeral service for Tracy Wayne Coker, age 79, of Pickton, TX will be held 11:00A.M. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev Mike Haun…