TAMU-C Professor Produced Film to Premier at SXSW Film Festival
February 29, 2024 – A documentary chronicling the life of Liz Carpenter that is associate produced by Texas A&M University-Commerce Distinguished Professor Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky is set for its screen debut at the prestigious South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival, scheduled for March 8-16 in Austin, Texas. The film, titled “Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter,” explores the life of prominent...
TxDOT and Students Team Up to Prevent Drunk Driving Crashes
February 29, 2024 – As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences. The Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign is traveling to college campuses and spring break hot spots across the state to spread the message that there is always a safe and sober way to get home. TxDOT is partnering with campus-based U in the Driver Seat and...
Benjamin Gonzalez
March 7, 1976 — February 27, 2024Funeral Mass for Benjamin Gonzalez, age 47, of Yantis, TX will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church, Sulphur Springs, TX with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Alberto Gonzalez, Ismael Gonzalez, Jose Juan Gonzalez, and Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. Visitation and a Rosary will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024...
Joyce Ann Case
Born October 20, 1959 died February 28, 2024 at the age of age 64. Funeral Services for Joyce Ann Case, age, 64 of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. C.J. Duffey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at North Hopkins Cemetery with Jarian Chaney,...
Richard Ethridge
Born March 1, 1946 died February 26, 2024 Visitation Service for Richard Ethridge, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Mr. Ethridge passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 26, 2024.Richard Dean Ethridge was born on March 1, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Harvey J. and Opal Irene (Boykin) Ethridge. He was...
Jennings Back in Jail on Evading Arrest Warrant
February 27, 2024 – An active warrant of Evading Arrest or Detention (Class A Misdeameanor) for Everett Jennings resulted in the arrest of the suspect at the Hopkins County Courthouse on Monday. This latest arrest marks the second arrest for the Sulphur Springs resident in as many weeks since allegedly fleeing apprehension from a family member’s residence. Jennings was arrested in Rockwall County on another charge stemming...
Kevin Wade Matheny
Funeral Service for Kevin Wade Matheny, age, 46 of Princeton, TX will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Lisa Brown officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at North Hopkins Cemetery with Jerold Matheny, Jacob Arrington, J.C. Patrick, Joel Palmer, Joshua Palmer and Chris...
Bobby Gene Goswick
Bobby Gene Goswick, age 96, of Saltillo, Texas passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home and the Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Old Saltillo Cemetery with Rev. Dan Hoke officiating. He was born on August 8, 1927, to Moses and Mary Arthur Goswick. He grew up in the Old Saltillo community where he attended...
Doyle “Gene” Bratcher
Born July 23, 1944 died February 23, 2024 at the age of 79. With our condolences.
Scott and Margaret Stahl Continue Lion Legacy at A&M Commerce
February 26, 2024 – Alumnus Scott Stahl and his wife, Margaret, from Sulphur Springs, Texas, have recently presented a generous gift to Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Scott W. Stahl and Margaret Stahl Gift Agreement will provide matching gift opportunities that champion the Greatest Need Fund and Alumni Association memberships at the university. The Stahl’s Lion legacy spans three generations, including Dr. Jim...
