More Plastic Bottles Headed Our Way
February 13, 2025 – In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on all aluminum imports, intensifying his administration’s protectionist trade policies. This move has significant implications for industries reliant on aluminum, notably beverage companies that utilize aluminum cans. In response to the increased costs associated with aluminum packaging, Coca-Cola is considering a shift...
United States Postal Service Closed On Monday
February 13, 2025 – On Monday, February 17, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will observe Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday honoring the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. As a result, all USPS branches will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery or retail services on this day. Despite the USPS closure, other delivery services such as Amazon, FedEx, and UPS typically operate on...
One Dozen Per Visit For Some Stores
February 12, 2025 – The ongoing avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak has significantly impacted egg supplies in Texas, leading several grocery chains to implement purchase limits to manage shortages and curb panic buying. Retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Sprouts Farmers Market have restricted customers to purchasing a limited number of egg cartons per visit. The H5N1 bird flu strain has led to the culling of...
BJ’s Wholesale Club Coming to Forney Next Year
February 11, 2025 – BJ’s Wholesale Club, a Massachusetts-based membership-only warehouse retailer, is expanding into Texas with plans to open at least four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. These will be the company’s first stores in the state. The planned locations and their estimated timelines are as follows: Fort Worth: Located at 5901 Altamesa Blvd., along Chisholm Trail Parkway. Construction is expected...
Ann Walker
October 5, 1952 — February 10, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ann Walker, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ann Walker went...
Verna Yarbrough
September 15, 1942 — February 7, 2025 Archer City Graveside service for Verna Yarbrough, age 82, of Archer City, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Ms. Yarbrough passed away in Wichita Falls, Texas on Friday, February 7, 2025. With our condolences.
Tina Marie Sager
January 18, 1960 — February 8, 2025 Saltillo Graveside service for Tina Marie Sager, age 65, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 15 at Weaver Cemetery, 8743 U.S. Hwy 67, Saltillo, Texas with Jeremy Crowder officiating. No formal visitation will be held. Pallbearers will include John Goodman, Brandon Teague, Shane George, Tanya Gilbert, Jeremy Crowder, and Jeremyah Crowder “BooBoo”. Tina Marie passed...
Coming Soon – Annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup
February 11, 2025 – The Great Texas Warrant Roundup is an annual statewide initiative where law enforcement agencies collaborate to address outstanding warrants, particularly those related to unpaid traffic violations. Traditionally, this roundup occurs in late February or early March, following an amnesty period during which individuals are encouraged to resolve their fines without facing arrest. As of now, specific details...
Driving Across Texas in an EV May Not Get Easier
February 11, 2025 – The recent suspension of federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by the Trump administration has introduced significant uncertainty for North Texas’ clean energy initiatives. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has instructed state transportation departments to pause activities related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, pending a comprehensive...
Low Vaccine Rates Blamed for West Texas Measles Surge
February 11, 2025 – In late January 2025, health officials in Gaines County, West Texas, reported an outbreak of measles, with 15 confirmed cases predominantly among school-aged children. Gaines County is noted for its high rate of vaccine exemptions; nearly 1 in 5 incoming kindergartners in the 2023-24 school year had not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The initial cases were identified in unvaccinated...
