The Bridges of Madison County, A Musical at TAMU-C
January 19, 2024 – The Texas A&M University-Commerce Opera Ensemble is thrilled to announce its upcoming musical production of The Bridges of Madison County, a theatrical experience that promises to captivate audiences with its lush music and heartfelt drama. This compelling production is set to take the stage at Finney Concert Hall in the Music Building from January 25, 2024 to January 28, 2024. Tickets can be purchased at...
Gerald Wayne Sanderson
Gerald Wayne Sanderson, age 68, of Mount Vernon, TX was born on April 29, 1955 in Rice, MN to Francis Jay Sanderson and Marian Lucille (Rosett) Sanderson. After high school, Gerald worked in construction as a Roofer. He was married to Arlette Larson Sanderson until her recent passing. Mr. Sanderson passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 in Mount Vernon, TX. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Edin (Jim); stepdaughter, Angela...
Grace Cain Blevins
Grace Cain Blevins 93 of Sulphur Springs passed away Wednesday January 17, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 20, 2024, at the Delta Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00p.m. Shane Carrington will officiate, and interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Grace was born July 25, 1930, in Dallas, Texas to Edgar Lee and Evelyn “Hooten” Killebrew. They...
JD Franklin
Born April 18, 1937 died January 13, 2024 Funeral Service for JD Franklin, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, TX. Interment will follow at Melhaven Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, TX. Visitation will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mr. Franklin passed...
Julian and Nash Sign Up In Effort to Retain Seats on Sulphur Springs City Council
Jay W. Julian Place 1 Incumbent January 18, 2024 – Two incumbents on the Sulphur Springs City Council have filed their paperwork to hopefully retain their seats on the council in the upcoming May election, as a third candidate has signed up to make a challenge for a third seat on the council. Three seats on the Sulphur Springs City Council, Places 1, 2 and 3 will be on the ballot in the May 4, 2024 election. Jay Julian who...
Cumby Residents Still Face Water Outage
January 18, 2024 – It is all hands on deck in the City of Cumby as their water department attempts to chase down the leaks after the winter freeze. City staff, police personnel, fire departement personnel and elected officials all have pitched in to get their water supply back online. Much progress was made on Wednesday as the water tower was filled by late evening, but quickly drained as water lines to residents filled back up...
Bottled Water Distribution for Cumby Residents Affected by Outage
January 17, 2024 – As water woes continue in Cumby, fire department personnel continue to hand out bottled water for residents affected by the outage. Repairs are ongoing for the water system, but as the outage continues into the evening hours, fire department personnel have set up a command station on Main St. in Cumby across from City Hall to distribute bottled water for those who are without.
Winnsboro Christus Hospital Donates to Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center
January 17, 2024 – For eight years, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro has held their annual Christmas Wreath silent auction to raise money for Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. The wreaths are donated by businesses, community members, and CHRISTUS Associates. Once they are collected, they are auctioned off with all proceeds donated to NETCAC. This year, the auction raised $2,000 to be donated. The Northeast...
Pat Davidson
Graveside Service for Pat Davidson, age 84, of Balch Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Bazette Prairie Point Cemetery in Kerens, TX. Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the cemetery on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Mrs. Davidson passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Dallas, TX. Pat Davidson was born on July 15, 1939 in Hubbard, TX to James Aubrey Paris and Maudie Pearl (Hedge)...
Two Black Corvettes Brave the Weather As Their Fate is Determined
January 15, 2024 – Two high value sports cars await their fate outside in the elements as their future is sorted out by law enforcement. The two Chevrolet Corvettes, both black, have been secured behind a chain-link fence for over a week after being towed from a Sulphur Springs residence as suspected stolen vehicles. Although the years of the vehicles are unknown, one C7 example is a Z06 model making it’s possible year...
