Rory Scalf
Memorial service for Rory Scalf, age 63 of Lone Oak, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Scalf passed away on August 29, 2023 at his residence. Rory was born on June 22, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Troy Allen and Ina Lou (Young) Scalf. He worked as a carpenter and finishings. He is survived by his daughters, Cherie Scalf Koonce and husband, Chris, Alyson Louise Scalf, and Danielle Carol-Jeanne Scalf Vinson and wife, Megan; sons,...
Cooper Lake State Park Activites for September 2023
Rediscover the Splendor of Nature this September at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— While the Texas sun still produces many days in the 90’s during September, we can feel the promise of fall. Cooper Lake State Park beckons visitors with the fun of early autumn adventures and hands-on learning experiences. This September, immerse yourself in a curated collection of 15 educational and recreational programs, each designed to rekindle...
Big Tex Writes a Doctor’s Note
August 31, 2023 – To combat the problem of coming up with an excuse to take off of work to attend this year’s State Fair of Texas, “Dr.” Big Tex is offering some help by sending your boss a doctor’s note to combat State Fair Fever. His Prescription?: A health dose of fair food, thrilling rides, and general fair fun! The folks at the State Fair of Texas have taken this tongue-in-cheek campaign even...
Dove Hunters Warned About Wildfires
August 30, 2023 – During the upcoming dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect the lands and natural resources that we all love by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire. Persistent triple-digit temperatures and minimal rainfall over the past two months have resulted in extremely dry vegetation across the state, which increases the likelihood of dangerous wildfires. Any outdoor activities that create...
Temporary Fossil Park in Ladonia
August 30, 2023 – Along the banks of the North Sulphur River, construction is underway on Lake Ralph Hall which will evenutally cover 12 square miles. The Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is in charge of the project. Construction of the new lake has displaced a fossil park along the shores under a the State Highway 34 bridge, but fossil hunters are still in luck as a temporary park has opened while construction of...
Tommye Lou (Williams) Drewry
Tommye was born April 22, 1932, at Amherst, (Lamb County) Texas to Thomas J. and Ava Lou (Staggs) Williams. She graduated from high school in 1950 from Levelland, Texas. The family moved to Albany, Texas in June 1950. Tommye married Donald J. Drewry on September 16, 1950, in Portales, New Mexico. The couple moved to Commerce, Texas where they both became very involved in their church and community. Tommye retired from East Texas State...
West Texas A&M Will No Longer Require Students To Pay For Textbooks
August 29, 2023 – The president of the Canyon, TX campus announced by letter to students, faculty and staff that the university will be moving to eliminate the need for students to pay for textbooks by the Fall semester starting in 2024. The university is also encouraging faculty to explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a teaching aid. The purchase of reference books and digital materials like style guides may still...
Burn Ban In Effect for Hopkins County
August 28, 2023 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court voted to enact a burn ban for Hopkins County effective immediately. No outdoor burning of any kind will be allowed during the ban. The dry conditions and lack of rain have elevated drought conditions across the State of Texas and few counties are left without burn bans. Hopkins County recently entered the “Abnormally Dry” level on the Texas Drought...
Terry Don Nelson
Terry Don Nelson, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 24, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at The Rustic O, located at 4821 Hwy 154 South, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Terry was born on January 12, 1948 in Antlers, Oklahoma to Homer and Opal Dobbs Nelson. He volunteered in the United States Army Reserves and then later on...
State Fair Announces Food Winners
August 28, 2023 – Do you say “Corn Dog” or “Corny Dog”? Order it either way at this year’s State Fair of Texas and you won’t be turned away from the Fletcher’s concession stand. The correct term although for the State Fair mainstay is actually “Corny Dog”. An annual must-have since 1942 for lots of fairgoers, although there are plenty of other options around the State Fair...
