Forest Academy Cemetery Association Memorial Service Set For Sunday May 3
The Forest Academy Cemetery Association annual Memorial Day celebration is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Speaker will be Ben Pegues. After the program, all will gather under the pavilion for a covered dish meal. Brisket, ham, tea and water, and tables will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert and a chair.
Nelly Joyce Robinson
September 21, 1944 — April 19, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral services for Nelly Joyce Robinson, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, TX, formerly of Maplesville, AL, and Prattville, AL, will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will take place at Greenview Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Carriage House Manor in Sulphur...
Thurman Paul “HitMan” Hitt
September 22, 1949 ~ April 16, 2026 (age 76) Full Obituary to be added later. Services Gathering of Family and Friends SaturdayMay 23, 20262:00 PMHeritage Park416 North Jackson StreetSulphur Springs, TX 75482 With our condolences.
Texas Attorney General Files Landmark Lawsuit Against ActBlue Over Alleged Donation Violations
AUSTIN, Texas — Ken Paxton has filed a high-profile lawsuit against ActBlue, accusing the political fundraising platform of misleading the public about its donation safeguards and enabling fraudulent and potentially foreign contributions in U.S. elections. The lawsuit, announced Monday, alleges that ActBlue violated Texas consumer protection laws by falsely representing the strength and consistency of its donor verification processes....
Texas Economy Hits Record $2.9 Trillion
April 20, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Texas has reached a new financial milestone, with its economy expanding to a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The announcement, highlighted in a press release from Governor Greg Abbott, underscores the state’s continued economic momentum and its growing influence on both the national and global stage. Adjusted for...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 19, 2026
Listen friends, oppression is not something that the Lord sends to us! Oppression is from the enemy. I don’t care who is oppressing you or where the oppression appears to be coming from, it is a device of satan! Definition of oppression: 1 a : unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power b : something that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power.2 : a sense of being weighed down...
Texas Food Stamp Limits May Hit Convenience Stores Where It Hurts
April 18, 2026 – Texas’ new restrictions on what food stamp recipients can buy are beginning to ripple beyond grocery aisles—raising concerns about unintended consequences for small retailers, especially convenience stores that rely heavily on snack sales. Beginning April 1, more than 3.5 million Texans who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can no longer purchase candy or sweetened beverages with their...
Ruth (Petty) Miller
July 3, 1929 — April 16, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ruth (Petty) Miller, age 96, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Byron George officiating. Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Jerry Petty, Justin Petty, Jason Petty, Casey Petty, Cody Kinsey, and Tyler Childers serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy...
Clothing Donations and Consequences: The Global Trade Few Donors See
April 17, 2026 – Millions of Americans drop off used clothing each year at thrift stores, charity bins, and donation drives, often assuming their items will go directly to people in need. But the reality is far more complex—and increasingly controversial in parts of the developing world. Approximately 45% to over 80% of donated clothing is shipped overseas, as charities can only sell a small fraction—often only 10–20%—in local...
ERCOT Now Warning Texas About Planned Data Centers’ Power Demands
April 17, 2026 – Texas’ main power grid operator is warning regulators that electricity demand could surge dramatically over the next decade, fueled by rapid growth in data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and large-scale industrial projects. At a hearing scheduled this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expected to present projections showing that peak electricity demand—currently at a record...
