Johnny “JJ” Jordan
October 3, 1943 — January 28, 2025 Cumby Johnny (JJ) Edward Jordan, 81, of Cumby, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones who cherished him dearly. JJ was born to Beatrice Fant Jordan and D.L. Jordan on October 3, 1943, in Pittsburg, Texas. He married the love of his life Susan on September 7, 1985. Together they shared a beautiful and...
Flu Cases Force Some North East Texas Schools to Close
January 29, 2025 – In Northeast Texas, flu cases have surged, significantly impacting schools and communities. Many school districts have reported widespread illness among students and staff, leading to closures and disruptions. While some districts have shut down to curb the spread, others, like Caddo Mills ISD, remain open despite extremely low attendance rates. The following schools and districts have announced closures:...
Lifecyle of a Pothole
January 29, 2025 – Bethany Kurtz – AUSTIN — From small bumps to a good rattle, potholes seem to pop up like wildflowers in Texas over the winter and spring months. But where do they come from, and what can be done? Water starts the process as it seeps through small cracks and crevices in the pavement. The pavement then expands and contracts with drastically changing temperatures that drop below freezing at night and warm...
TPWD Finalizes Purchase of 2,020 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
January 28, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) laid the groundwork for a new state park in Central Texas with the purchase of 2,020 acres in Burnet County. The property includes two miles along the Colorado River and is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park. Its purchase solidifies phase one of a potential two-phase property purchase to create a new state park comprising more than 3,000...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Declares War on DEI
Texas Department of Agriculture will not contract with entities that promote discriminatory DEI and DEIA policies January 29, 2025 – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that he was going to war against so-called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) and “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” (DEIA) policies and that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), the multibillion-dollar agency he...
Gary Ross
September 4, 1947 — January 28, 2025 Saltillo Funeral service for Gary Ross, age 77, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Ross passed away at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler on Tuesday,...
Teresa “Lea” Pompa
February 17, 1929 — January 27, 2025 Commerce Funeral service for Teresa “Lea” Pompa, age 95, of Commerce, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Pompa passed away at County Home Estates Assisted Living Center in...
How About the Gulf of Texas?
January 28, 2025 – The Gulf of Mexico, a massive body of water bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba, has been a crucial geographical and cultural feature for centuries. Recently, there has been an intriguing trend among some to refer to it as the “Gulf of America,” particularly on platforms like Google Maps. While this alternate name has not gained widespread official recognition, it reflects a push to...
Juanita Attaway
October 19, 1930 — January 26, 2025 Yantis Funeral service for Juanita Attaway, age 94, of Winnsboro, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Yantis, Texas. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Yantis. Ms. Attaway passed away at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation in Winnsboro, Texas on...
Wayne Thornton
August 27, 1946 ~ January 25, 2025 (age 78) Full obituary forthcoming Wayne Thornton
