Virginia Faye Bishop
November 4, 1939 ~ January 6, 2025 (age 85) Visitation for Virginia Faye Bishop will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Virginia passed away on January 6, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Virginia was born on November 4, 1939, to J.B. and Mildred Weeks in Tawakoni, Texas. She loved to travel and adored spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is...
Perry, beloved donkey, dies at 30
Iconic donkey brought joy to park visitors, and inspired Donkey character in ‘Shrek’. January 8, 2024 – Perry, a beloved miniature donkey who has been a fixture of Bol Park for nearly three decades and who famously served as the model for the Donkey character in “Shrek,” was euthanized recently after battling a painful hoof disease. He was 30. Perry Perry has been at the park since 1997 and had spent much of his life in the...
East Texas A&M Gallery Hosting Wheeler Brothers’ Traveling Exhibition
January 7, 2025 – The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce “Novel Toys, Tricks, and Games,” a traveling exhibition by Texas art scene vets, the Wheeler Brothers. The exhibition will be on view from January 15 through February 28 in the University Gallery located at 2005 University Dr. in Commerce, TX. The Wheeler Brothers will be in attendance at the opening reception on Wednesday, January...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather
January 6, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state this week. “The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “As...
James “Jim” Wade Gregg
Funeral services for James “Jim” Wade Gregg, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.,on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park with the Masons serving as pallbearers. Jim passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 with his family by his...
Texas Starts 2025 with 2.9 Million Business Entities
The number has almost doubled in the last 10 years. January 5, 2025 – Austin, TX — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that Texas begins the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas. As of January 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities — 125,329 more than last year. “The economic climate in Texas continues to be strong as...
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch
(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 6-10 due to forecasted cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch. ERCOT is monitoring conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first approach to operations. ERCOT encourages everyone to...
Governor Abbott Announces Four TdA Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border
January 5, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) as they attempted to illegally cross the border into Texas on New Year’s Eve. “Our top priority is the safety and security of Texans, including against the growing threat of Tren de Aragua,” said Governor Abbott. “Earlier this week, Texas...
Hopkins County: Only 10 Farmer’s Electric Customers Out
January 5, 2025 – Early Sunday morning only a handful of Farmer’s Electric customers are without power. Massive outages are not expected based on current forecast data. Temperature will definitely drop below freezing on Sunday night, but the precipitation will already be east of Hopkins County. With little chance of a ‘wintery mix’, ‘thunder sleet’ or even snow, the main concern for residents will...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 5, 2025
Hey friends!! So my trash can is at the end of my driveway so I usually throw the bag on my golf cart and shuttle it down there. This morning as I was driving down the driveway, I could smell the trash and an odd hint of trash scented lemon?! Someone thought it would be a great idea to SCENT trash bags as if to “disguise” the smell of the trash to lemon?! What were they thinking?!? Now I had smelly trash that had a hint of...
