Birdie Smith
January 14, 1939 — January 17, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Birdie Smith, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Smith passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation on...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 19, 2025
Hey friends!!! Just a reminder!! Love you all and you ARE LOVED BY A MIGHTY GOD!! The God who sees you!! I felt like the Lord wanted some of you to know that He sees you! Right there in that situation you are in! Maybe you’re overwhelmed or maybe lonely or just feel like nobody truly sees you! No matter where you are or what you are feeling, God sees you...
J. Refugio Robles Trejo
June 23, 1965 ~ January 16, 2025 (age 59) Funeral Mass for J. Refugio Robles Trejo will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Raymundo Garcia officiating. Jose Miguel Robles, Jose Heriberto Robles, Julio Cesar Robles, Juan Eduardo Robles, Ignacio Robles, Vicente Olvera, Israel Rivera, and Victor Zuniga will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a viewing at the family’s...
John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Headed to Final Resting Place in Texas
January 17, 2025 – The Navy’s Philadelphia Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility has sent another decommissioned vessel on its final voyage, marking the next step in its dismantling process. The John F. Kennedy (CV-67), a hulking remnant of its once-active service life, began its journey shortly before 9 a.m. as tugs carefully maneuvered it down the Delaware River. The operation required precision, ensuring the massive structure...
Seven State Employees Pilfer State Assistance Accounts Get Fired
January 17, 2025 – Seven state employees have been terminated for improperly accessing and, in some cases, stealing money from accounts of thousands of Texans who rely on Medicaid, food stamps, and other public assistance programs. The Texas Tribune confirmed the misconduct following an investigation into the employees’ actions, which involved unauthorized access to sensitive information and misappropriation of funds meant for...
Rocky On The Mends; May Return to Duty
January 17, 2025 – Rocky, a German Shepherd and a valued member of the Houston Police Department’s K-9 unit, is making a strong recovery after being shot in the line of duty. The incident occurred during a high-risk operation where Rocky was assisting officers in apprehending a suspect. Amid the confrontation, Rocky was struck by gunfire, sustaining injuries that required immediate medical attention. His handler and team acted...
Say Goodbye to the 60’s
January 17, 2025 – Hopkins County, Texas, is bracing for a prolonged cold spell, with daytime temperatures staying far below the 60s for over seven days. Forecasts indicate highs will hover near freezing, reflecting an unseasonably chilly trend driven by a persistent arctic air mass. Nighttime lows are expected to plunge well below freezing, increasing risks for frost and frozen pipes. Residents should take precautions to...
Murray Hudson
September 14, 1960 — January 14, 2025 Yantis Celebration of life for Murray Hudson, age 64, of Yantis, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Hudson passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. With our condolences.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Protecting Children from Online Porn
January 16, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the Supreme Court of the United States, Attorney General Ken Paxton defended a Texas law requiring internet based pornography sites to verify the user’s age to protect children from being exposed to harmful content. In 2023, Texas passed House Bill 1181 compelling pornography companies to institute reasonable age-verification measures to safeguard children from obscene online material...
Texas Water Development Board Deems Marvin Nichols Reservoir Feasible
January 15, 2025 – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently declared the Marvin Nichols Reservoir project feasible, marking a significant step forward for the controversial water supply initiative in Northeast Texas. This decision brings the proposed reservoir closer to reality, with the aim of addressing long-term water needs for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex and other regions. However, the ruling has reignited...
