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...
Elmer Lee Hall
November 25, 1966 ~ February 25, 2025 (age 58) Elmer Hall Obituary Funeral Service for Elmer Lee Hall will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Campbell, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Cumby Cemetery. Elmer passed away on February 25, 2025. Full obituary forthcoming. Elmer...
Waymon Freeman
May 14, 1937 — February 20, 2025 Cumby Waymon Gene Freeman, age 87, of Cumby, Texas passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025. With our condolences.
Colony Ridge aka “illegal immigrant hotbed” Raided
February 26, 2025 – In a sweeping immigration operation in Colony Ridge, Texas authorities arrested 118 individuals suspected of involvement in illegal immigration activities. The coordinated effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) targeted what officials have described as an “illegal immigrant hotbed” within the...
Drummond to Take Top Spot at Commerce ISD
February 26, 2025 – After a competitive search including 44 applicants, the Commerce ISD Board of Trustees has named Steve Drummond as the lone finalist for Superintendent. The extensive application process, conducted by the Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson law firm, led to six finalists being interviewed before the Board made its decision. Drummond is currently the Commerce ISD Director of Human...
Statement from Texas Ag Commissioner Miller on Cartel Violence Near the Texas Mexico Border
February 26, 2025 – “A tragic and alarming incident occurred near Brownsville, Texas, where a U.S. citizen and Texas rancher was killed by an improvised explosive device (IED). This shocking act of violence highlights the growing threat posed by cartel activity along our southern border. I urge all Texas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who travel to Mexico or operate near the border to exercise extreme caution. The...
Elton Boubel
September 19, 1944 — February 22, 2025 Quitman In Loving Memory of Elton Lee Boubel Elton Lee Boubel of Quitman, TX, a man whose heart was as big as his sense of humor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 80. From Somerset, Texas, born on September 19, 1944, he spent his life making the world a better place by serving and supporting others. Elton never met a stranger—known as the king of...
Donna Neal
August 26, 1954 — February 23, 2025Sulphur SpringsFuneral service for Donna Neal, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cumby, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Neal passed away at Christus Mother...
Illuminating Day Trip to View ‘Major Award’
February 25, 2025 – Chickasha Oklahoma – A landmark, celebrated for its iconic 50-foot leg lamp, now finds itself at the center of an unexpected dispute with entertainment giant Warner Bros. The studio claims that the towering lamp, a cherished symbol of local heritage, bears a striking resemblance to a prop featured in one of its major films. According to Warner Bros, the design infringes on intellectual property rights...
CHRISTUS Closing Santa Rosa Hospital This April
February 24, 2025 – CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has announced the closure of its Medical Center hospital in San Antonio, TX, effective April 25, 2025. This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of the hospital’s operations and the evolving healthcare needs of the community. The closure aims to ensure a seamless transition of patient care to other CHRISTUS facilities, maintaining the quality and accessibility of...
