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School Bonds Pass in Hopkins County
May 6, 2024 – Although the totals remain “unofficial” until approved by their respective boards, both Sulphur Bluff and Sulphur Springs saw their bonds pass with overwhelming success during last Saturday’s election. Both districts achieved exactly 72% “for” and 28% “against” as the final totals came in.
Robby Gerald Jones
Robby Gerald Jones, age 63, a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Tyler Texas. There Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel with Garry Jordan officiating. Pallbearers will be Ricky Jones, Garry Jordan, Avis Jones, Dale Jones, Mike Brown, and Kevin Keils. Interment will immediately follow at Providence Cemetery.
CHRISTUS Provides Free Athletic Physical for Sulphur Springs and Surrounding Schools
May 5, 2024 – CHRISTUS Health hosted free student athlete screenings for ten different school districts in Sulphur Springs and surrounding areas on Friday, May 3. More than 1,200 students from (entering) 7th to 11th grade were seen. Fifty staff members volunteered, including physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, and support staff, to make this possible. First Baptist Church generously lent their ROC building for the event. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) require all student-athletes to have a medical history form signed before athletic participation. Athletes undergo an evaluation by a certified health care professional which includes a detailed medical history, orthopedic screening, blood pressure and heart rate screening, and medical physical.
Paris District Road Report for week of May 6, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 6, 2024. 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 such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Calvin Ray Cash
Funeral Service for Calvin Ray Cash, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Tapp Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Serving as pallbearers will be Cameron Horton, Jeremy Hall, Ennis Franklin, Joshua Cash, Ivan Wright and Vincent Davis. Honorary pallbearers will include Robert Franklin, Olan Wyane Nash and Pete Nash. Mr. Cash passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Pine Forest Disturbance Call Leads to Murder Charges
May 3, 2024 – A disturbance call in Pine Forest at 1:06am early Friday morning brought Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies to a Pine Forest address on FM 269. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a decease white male identified as Jimmy Holmes, a 69-year-old white male. Witnesses on the scene identified Brandon Murray, a 49-year-old white male as the perpetrator. Murray was still on the scene of the homicide, and after further investigation, was arrested and booked into the Hopkins County Jail on murder charges. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced the deceased at 1:30am Friday morning.
Ribbon-Cutting for New Senior Activity Center Held May 1st
May 2, 2024 – The dream and hope of the Sulphur Springs community for a safe, comfortable, and attractive facility for the members of the Senior Community to gather and engage each other took one giant leap closer to realty with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the almost complete facility on May 1, 2024. Members from all walks of life gathered in the new big event room at the Senior Activity Center, located at 301 Oak Avenue in downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, to hear words of welcome and thanks from key players in the development of this Center.
A Second Cup of Coffee About Choral Society Concert “I Saw the Light”
In this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with North East Texas Choral Society member Marilyn Powers. The two chatted about the history of the North East Texas Choral Society and it’s beginnings. They then talked about the upcoming concert, I Saw the Light. Give it a watch and find out what the Choral Society is all about!
Milus Neil Robinson
Milus Robinson, beloved by many went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29th of 2024. Milus, the youngest child and only son was born November 24, 1930 to Samuel Francis (Frank) and Inez Ashberry Robinson in the Greenview community. Mr. Robinson had passed his 93rd milestone of life, which since early manhood had been spent in the service of God in the Baptist church. He served as a deacon for most of his adult years. His last church membership was at Emmanuel Baptist Church. He married Mary Nell Tubb on June 13, 1959 and remained a faithful husband for 59 years until Mary preceded him in death in October, 2018. Born to him and Mary were two children, Lou Jane Robinson Skillman (Milt) and Troy Edward Robinson (Becky). He was Papa to five grandchildren who are Sean English (Lesley) and Adam English (Tanya), Lucas Robinson (Kandace), Jo Layne Skillman and Dawn Weaver. Great grandchildren are Gregg English, Logan English, Allison English, Alan English, Preston Weaver, Evelyn Weaver, Austin Davis and Emilee Johnson. Preceding him in death are his parents, four sisters and brothers-in-law, Sarah Robertson (Cleve), Frances Wheat (John), Oleta Ashton and Bobbye Wright (Tom). After the passing of his wife, he acquired a beloved companion: His cat Smokey Joe who kept him great company for the rest of his life.
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