Texas Senate Passes School Voucher Legislation
The bill will now head to the Texas House February 5, 2025 – The Texas Senate has passed a bill that allocates $1 billion in tax dollars to support private school tuition. The legislation, approved along largely party-line votes, aims to provide families with more educational options by easing the financial burden of private schooling. Proponents argue that this initiative will empower parents to choose the best learning...
Danny Ray Sims
September 22, 1958 – January 25, 2025 Viewing Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Heavenly Gate Funeral Services 702 Gatewood Road Garland, TX 75043 Celebration of Life Friday, February 7, 2025 11:00 AM MLK Drive Church of Christ 1564 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482 Danny Ray Sims
USPS Temporally Suspends Services for Incoming Chinese Packages
Temu Fan? Prepare for Higher Prices February 5, 2025 – The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a temporary suspension of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong. This decision coincided with escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, marked by the imposition of retaliatory tariffs by both nations. The suspension has significant implications for the e-commerce sector, particularly for companies like Shein...
Larry Gamblin
Larry Clinton Gamblin exchanged his 85-year-old worn and weary body for a new one Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Larry was a loving, humble and Godly husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all of us throughout his life. Along with his love for God, family and friends, Larry loved this country, and the land God created, with tremendous blessing of working the soil, planting and watering seeds and the increase God...
Texans May Know Fate of School Choice Bill on Wednesday
February 4, 2025 – On Wednesday, the Texas Legislature should cast ballots on a significant school choice proposal that promises to reshape the state’s educational landscape. Lawmakers are considering a measure that aims to broaden educational options by providing increased support and funding for charter schools, voucher programs, and other alternative education initiatives alongside traditional public schools. Proponents argue...
Waffle House Flies The Coop; Charges Extra For Eggs
February 4, 2025 – Waffle House is introducing a new egg surcharge on its customers as a direct response to the rising cost of eggs, which has been impacting its overall menu pricing. As egg prices continue to soar due to supply chain challenges, increased feed costs, and other market pressures, the iconic restaurant chain is taking steps to offset these expenses without broadly raising prices on all menu items. The surcharge...
Flu A Most Common in North East Texas
February 4, 2025 – Health officials in Northeast Texas have reported a noticeable uptick in flu cases over the past few weeks. Local hospitals and clinics are experiencing higher patient volumes as seasonal influenza makes its annual return. Medical experts suggest that the current spike may be due to a combination of factors, including lower vaccination rates and increased social interactions as community events resume. Which...
Lake Bois D’Arc is a Regional Destination For Nature Lovers
February 4, 2025 – Lake Bois D’Arc has quickly become a premier destination for fishing enthusiasts, offering not only breathtaking natural scenery but also some of the best fishing opportunities in the region. This new reservoir, designed with sustainability and recreation in mind, boasts clear, well-maintained waters that support a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Anglers flock to Lake Bois D’Arc for its abundance of fish species,...
Statement by Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller on Governor Abott’s Legislative Priorities
February 4, 2025 – “I applaud Governor Greg Abbott for using his State of the State address to highlight many of the same critical issues I’ve been fighting for—supporting Texas families, our hardworking public servants, and the farmers and ranchers who keep this state running.Finally, we are eliminating discriminatory DEI policies from the state government, a fight the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has joined. Texas...
O.D. Bales
June 26, 1936 — February 2, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for O.D. Bales, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Buddy Wiggins officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Bales passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, February 2, 2025. O.D. Bales was born on June 26, 1936 in Willis,...
