Sam Houston Gilbreath, 87, passed from this world and into his eternal home of heaven on August 30, 2024 at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab in Winnsboro, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, TX. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow at Rockhill Cemetery in Yantis, Texas, with Austin Hebert, Steven Glass, Landon Peeples, Heston Peeples, Ben Crump, Tim Crump, and Adam Crump serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters, Tisha Young, Kaitlyn Hebert, Brittney Peeples, and all the loving CNAs and nurses who cared for Sam during the last five years.

Just hit the market! Beautiful home on 1.54 Acres with Guest House Near Downtown Sulphur Springs. This rare gem in the heart of town! Situated on a 1.54-acre lot—rare for a residential home in town—this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an incredible blend of charm, space, and modern upgrades. Located just minutes from the high school, parks, shopping, and restaurants, this property provides the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility.

Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is making plans for their fifth annual free mammography clinic to benefit uninsured Hopkins County women over the age of 40. The clinic is made possible through direct donations and proceeds from Designer Handbag Bingo. The October clinic is...

The 55th annual Hopkins County Fall Festival, presented by Nottingham’s Sulphur Springs Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, is back and promises to be better than ever! With a diverse range of events and activities lined up throughout October, this year’s festival is set to provide maximum fall fun for attendees of all ages.

Funeral service for Sam Gilbreath, age 87, of Winnsboro, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Rockhill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mr. Gilbreath passed away at Whispering Pines of Winnsboro, Texas, on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Funeral Service for Laura Mannon, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery with Jonathan Williams, Wayne Wilkerson, Levi Barnes, Cooper Standbridge, Chad Meeks, Caleb Goebel, Clint Debord, and Tommy Smith, Jr., serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Gibson, Shane Mannon, Rusty Mannon, David Barnes, Eric Meeks, Casey Brown, Darren Watson. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 20024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Mannon passed away at her home on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Graveside service for David Long, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Robert Brinkman, Bobby Woodard, Kevin Lowe, Justin Burford, and Danny Joe Woodard serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Long passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 surrounded by friends and family.

The end of summer is rapidly approaching, and we do not want to let go just yet. To help ring out the summer and celebrate the start of fall, our cocktail this month is a Fig Thyme Shrub. I know what you are thinking, what the heck is a shrub. Well, shrub is basically a mixture of sugar, vinegar and fruit that sets overnight to create a “drinking vinegar.” Now, do not walk away just yet! These flavors together will make a sweet and tangy drink that will satisfy your taste buds and make you come back for more.

There may be a high inventory of properties on the market in the area, but they are still selling. Look at what sold in the last few weeks. 1. On the market for 3.5 weeks before going in Contract. Lakefront, NEW boathouse and completely UPDATED 4 bedroom 3 bath brick home on nearly 1 deeded acre and bonus space leaseback in the beautiful pines overlooking the peaceful cove on Ellison Creek Resovoir. Nearly 2 ac total. This lake is a hidden gem for water recreation and family fun (check out Rocky Point Adventures). This property is ready for everyday lake living, weekend getaway or possible VRBO with the spacious open floorpan, large family room, game room and more! Kitchen has island, granite throughout, beautiful cabinets, walk-in pantry and room for breakfast table. The open family room has plenty of natural light and opens to a glassed sun room that provides a place to relax year around while looking at the parklike setting down to the lake. Front of home is landscaped, large pines, concrete drive and plenty of parking around to the oversized garage. Room for RV parking. Also workshop with electricity. New boathouse with large deck and a bonus of a top deck for relaxing.

The weather is starting to take a slight turn cooler, which means it’s time to gear up for the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 26. Stew cooks – new and returning – can register online at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks, or in person at the Chamber office, 110 Main St.

More and more I pull up to the drive-thru or see attached to the cash register, “Sorry, we do not accept personal checks.” Unless you live in a small town, you’ve probably switched over and do most of your purchasing online or in person using a credit or debit card. Sometimes in little towns people know you and will quietly whisper, “I’ll take a check.” I have a friend or two like my buddy up at Powderly who won’t take plastic, but will take a personal check or let you use their ATM. She doesn’t want to mess with the 3% charge to use the card.

(TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System recognized 10 organizations from Northeast Texas as part of the annual community benefit breakfast this week. . The groups were honored Tuesday for their work in fighting food insecurity in the region. “These organizations play a vital role in meeting...

Funeral service for Layton Carpenter, age 82, of Como, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Alan Richmond officiating. Interment will follow at Old Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Carpenter passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

NEW TO THE MARKET–This solid farmhouse has been taken down to the bare bones and framed back for a large open floor plan with 212 sqft of living, dining, and kitchen. Use your imagination to complete the project to your own taste or style. Low-E windows, newly installed, will help keep utility bills lower.

Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives. (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund.

The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to come on in. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish.

Just came on the market! This wooded 75 acres is located only 35 miles from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Easy access on Highway 37 allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of this conveniently located property. Water Meter installed. High-speed Internet available. Can be subdivided. More acreage available. Adjoining 15...

Just came on the market today! Don’t miss this adorable cabin on partly wooded 15 acres with a pond, only 35 miles from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Easy access allows you to escape the hustle and bustle for this conveniently located property. Bring your 4-wheelers or ATV and create trails under the treed-canopy of woods. The cabin comes with a covered porch and utilities.

Funeral service for Jackie Boles, Sr., age 83, of Posey. Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Joe Knight and Bro. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Cooper, Texas with Randy Mobley, Jeff Irvin, Keith Boles, Scotty Moore, Steven Moore, Cameron Connot, and Scott Jordan serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will include David Phillips and his wife Dannie and Bonnie Moore. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Muray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Boles passed away at Heritage House of Paris on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Martha Luke, age 70, of Como, Texas, passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital of Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Friday, August 23, 2024. Mrs. Luke was born to Robert S. Greene, Sr., and Arvilla (Rhodes) Greene on September 16, 1953, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She married Michael Luke on February 14, 1992, in Terrell, Texas. Martha worked as an associate at Walmart for over 10 years.