Prepare for Wildfires as Potential Continues
February 28, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas As wildfire potential continues across Texas, prepare and keep prevention top of mind. “Dry conditions will persist into the weekend, continuing this week’s risk for wildfires,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “It’s important for Texans to prepare for wildfires, work to prevent them and heed warnings of local officials.” Ninety percent of wildfires are...
New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries to Hold Free Community Wide Meal March 1st
February 28, 2025 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries will host their monthly “The Lord’s Supper” free community wide meal March 1, 2025, from 11am to 2pm. The March Menu includes loaded baked potato, and a dessert. The event will be held at 717 East Jefferson St., in Sulphur Springs, Texas. For more information, please call 903-335-7689. New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries March...
USDA Will Now Enforce Federal Law on Illegal Aliens and SNAP Benefits
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for public benefits like SNAP. February 28, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a renewed crackdown on undocumented immigrants receiving federal food assistance benefits, reinforcing a policy that is already part of federal law. The move aligns with broader efforts by the Biden administration to tighten enforcement of public assistance eligibility rules amid...
Drinking and Driving Over Spring Break Could Land you in the “DWI Not So Fun House” or Worse
51% of alcohol-related crashes in Texas during the 2023 holiday period involved drivers ages 17–30 February 27, 2025 – AUSTIN – What begins as a fun time with friends over spring break can turn tragic in an instant, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding everyone to always get a sober ride. Shocking cell phone video shows the moments before 17-year-old Andrea Elizalde was killed in a crash in the...
Sallie Ann (Strickland) Bridges
Sallie Ann (Strickland) Bridges, age 87 of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. She lived many years at the Mount Vernon House Assisted Living in Mount Vernon, Texas. Sallie was born in Mount Vernon, Texas, on August 7, 1937, to Sydney Y. Strickland and Arrie M. King Strickland and was the youngest of 9 children. She is survived by her children, Mark (Karen) Bridges and Nina (Steve) Allen, all of Magnolia,...
Billy McQueen
Billy Lynn McQueen, 66, of Sulphur Springs, Texas went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Hope Family Fellowship 434 E. Jefferson St., Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. Visitations will be from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Monday, March 3, 2025 in Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris, Texas and from...
Vaccination- How Does it Work? by Mario Villarino
February 27, 2025 – Agriculture during the winter is full of challenges and harsh realities. Hopkins County has traditionally maintained a strong dairy and beef production all year long but the winter is particularly challenging since weather conditions are many times less than ideal for ranching. Also, producers can see the short-commings of the preparations for the winter when disease or mortality occurs. Hay becomes scarce...
SSISD Wildcat Theatre to Perform 2025 UIL One Act Play March 2nd
February 27, 2025 – SSHS Wildcat Theatre will perform our 2025 UIL One Act Play for the public on Sunday, March 2 at 2pm in the SSHS Auditorium. Please come out and support these talented kids as they get ready for District Competition on March 7th in Hallsville. This dark comedy traces the bizarre career of virtuoso violinist Nicolo Paganini (senior Aiden Woodard), a man so possessed during his performances that it was rumored...
Measles Takes Unvaccinated Lubbock Texas Child
February 27, 2025 – Lubbock health officials have confirmed the first measles-related death in West Texas amid a growing outbreak. The victim, a child who was not vaccinated, marks the first fatality linked to the disease in the region. This is also the first measles-related death reported in Texas in over two decades, raising concerns about the resurgence of the highly contagious virus. “It’s predictable, when...
Debbie Harrell
August 11, 1957 — February 21, 2025 Dallas Funeral service for Debbie Harrell, age 67, of Dallas, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Rodney Williams officiating. Honorary pallbearers will include Alan Bess, Jamie Harrell, James Krantz, Alexander Harrell, and the Deacons at Garza Avenue Church of Christ – Dallas. Ms. Harrell passed away in...
