No New Pennies – Will the Dollar Be Next?
February 10, 2025 – On February 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he had directed the U.S. Treasury Department to halt the production of new pennies, citing the rising costs associated with minting the one-cent coin. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, he emphasized that the country has been minting pennies “which literally cost us more than 2 cents” for “far too long.” The...
Time to Plant Onions in Texas
February 9, 2025 – Planting onions in the spring in Texas requires proper timing, soil preparation, and variety selection to ensure a successful harvest. Onions thrive in cool weather, making late winter to early spring (January to March) the ideal planting window, depending on the region. Since Texas has a warm climate, short-day onion varieties such as Texas 1015Y, Southern Belle Red, and White Bermuda perform best, as they...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 9, 2025
Right now you might find yourself stuck between what if, what might, what could have, what never will. Friend, I just want to encourage you to just focus on what is. And let the Father lead you from here. All that kind of thinking, clouds our Vision and doesn’t allow for peace to settle in. It’s funny, life just has a way of continuing. Of moving forward. Even when our lives feel like they have fallen completely apart. And...
Sarah Katherine Emerson
Funeral Service for Sarah Katherine Emerson, age 75, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charlie Sickles officiating. Mark Evans, Colton Emerson, Dakota Emerson, Tony Hurley, Jay Price, Sammy Weaver, and Jackson Green will be serving as pallbearers. Kat passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Paris, Texas. Kat was born on July 24, 1949, to Clarence and Doris Landrith...
Texas Game Wardens Uncover Illegal White-Tailed Deer Smuggling Operation
February 7, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens have concluded an investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals involved in illegally moving captive white-tailed deer. A South Texas deer breeder and his business partner were caught attempting to smuggle seven deer from a licensed deer breeding facility in East Texas through Montgomery County to Brazoria and Duval counties, where they intended to illegally...
House Speaker Dustin Burrows Confident School Vouchers Will Pass This Time
February 7, 2025 – House Speaker Dustin Burrows remains optimistic about the prospects of the school voucher bill, confidently predicting its passage in the Texas House. The proposed legislation aims to empower parents by providing public funds to help cover the costs of private education, thereby expanding the range of educational options available to Texas families. According to Speaker Burrows, this bill reflects a bold step...
Charlotte Hawkins
February 26, 1942 — February 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Charlotte Hawkins, age 82 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be no formal visitation. Ms. Hawkins passed away at her home in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Charlotte Hawkins
Mystery Seed Packs From China Are Back
February 6, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging all Texans to exercise extreme caution if they receive unsolicited packages containing unknown seeds or liquids. The warning comes after the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) was alerted to a mysterious package delivered to Clute, Texas, containing unidentified seeds and a liquid container, both sent unsolicited from China. Authorities are investigating...
Lil 4’s Club Spring Break Coming Soon
February 6, 2025 – Next month, the Lil 4’s Club will be hosting a Spring Break Event at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs. From March 10 through the 14, meals and fun will be provided. For more information, and a sponsorship opportunity, contact Letitia Conliffe.
Governor Abbott’s Statement On President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Women’s Sports
February 6, 2025 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act into law in 2023. It marking a significant development in the state’s approach to competitive sports and gender classification. The legislation is designed to preserve fair competition in women’s athletics by ensuring that only athletes designated as female at birth can participate in women’s sports. Proponents of the act argue that it is essential...
