Upcoming Arctic Blast Set to Impact Hopkins County and Northeast Texas
January 15, 2025 – Northeast Texas is bracing for an upcoming Arctic blast expected to bring frigid temperatures, strong winds, and the potential for winter precipitation. Forecasted to arrive in the coming days, the cold front could cause significant disruptions to daily life, including travel delays, power outages, and heightened safety concerns. Local authorities and meteorologists are urging residents to prepare for the...
Could Austin Be The Next ‘LA Wildfire’ Location?
January 15, 2025 – Austin, Texas, is grappling with increasing fire concerns as changing environmental conditions and urban growth amplify risks across the region. Local officials, residents, and fire safety experts are raising alarms about the heightened potential for wildfires, property damage, and threats to public safety. These concerns are driven by a combination of prolonged drought, rising temperatures, and rapid urban...
Starbucks’ New “Buy or Get Out” Policy Sparks Debate
January 15, 2025 – Starbucks has recently introduced a controversial policy, informally dubbed the “Buy or Get Out” rule. This policy mandates that customers must make a purchase to remain in the store or access its facilities, including seating, restrooms, and Wi-Fi. The move has sparked widespread discussion, with supporters arguing it is necessary for operational efficiency and detractors criticizing it as exclusionary and...
James Gregory Marshall
February 4, 1956 — January 13, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for James Gregory Marshall, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Marshall passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation on Monday, January 13, 2025. James Gregory Marshall was born on February 4, 1956 in Mesquite, Texas to Cleburn Burns and Bobbie Jean...
Flora Bowden
April 29, 1927 — January 13, 2025 Richardson Graveside service for Flora Bowden, age 97, of Richardson, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2025 at Long Cemetery, Cumby, Texas. Ms. Bowden passed away at Methodist Richardson Medical Center on Monday, January 13, 2025. Flora Bowden
Fred Fielden
September 9, 1965 — January 13, 2025 Sulphur Bluff Funeral service for Fred Fielden, age 59, of Sulphur Bluff, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Fielden passed away at his home in Sulphur Bluff on Monday, January 13,...
John Monteneri
October 31, 1954 — January 8, 2025 Sulphur Springs Celebration of Life for John Monteneri, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Monteneri passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. John Monteneri was born on October 31, 1954 in Warren, Ohio to Phillip John and Eclaira Louise (Hood) Monteneri. John worked in construction as a carpenter for...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Doubles Enchanted Rock State Natural Area with Expansion
January 14, 2025 – AUSTIN— The Texas Hill Country is about to get more “enchanting” thanks to the recent purchase of a 3,073-acre property adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Llano County. This property will double the amount of publicly available land at one of Texas’ most popular state parks. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) purchased the property for $43 million. Funding from the Centennial Parks...
Betty Mangrum
May 11, 1934 ~ January 1, 2025 (age 90) An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Mangrum. With our condolences.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Allstate and Arity for Unlawfully Collecting, Using, and Selling Over 45 Million Americans’ Driving Data
January 13, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity (“Allstate”), for unlawfully collecting, using, and selling data about the location and movement of Texans’ cell phones through secretly embedded software in mobile apps, such as Life360. Allstate and other insurers then used the covertly obtained data to justify raising Texans’ insurance rates. Allstate, through its subsidiary data...
