National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 25
October 10, 2025 – Texans are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25. The nationwide initiative, led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), provides secure drop-off locations at law enforcement agencies, pharmacies, and community centers across Texas. The event aims to prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental...
The Saltillo Fall Carnival is on Friday, October 24, 2025
October 9, 2025 – The Saltillo Fall Carnival is on Friday, October 24, 2025. The stew and chili donation dinner starts at 5:30 pm, the queen’s coronation ceremony is at 7:00 pm with a $1.00 entry. Carnival games, cake and pie walks, and Bingo start after the queen’s coronation ceremony. Tickets for carnival games can be purchased that night, $6.00 bundles for 20 tickets, an all night bingo band is $25 per bingo card. We hope you...
Constance Nelwyn Riley
November 11, 1944 — October 8, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Constance Nelwyn Riley, age 80 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Brother Garry Jordan officiating. Sister Gena Jordan will provide music. Interment will follow at Enon Cemetery in Alba, Texas with Jeremy Riley, Joshua Skinner, Aaron Skinner, Daniel Skinner, Ricky Harrison, Ramon...
Steve Manuel Bloyed
Steve Manuel Bloyed, age 69, of Cumby, Texas passed away one October 7, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was born on August 20, 1956, to John Henry Bloyed and Bonnie Jo Boofer Bloyed in Terrell, Texas. Steve worked for years as a farm hand. He is survived by his sister, Jonita Horne and her husband, Robert and two brothers, Nolan Bloyed and Johnny Bloyed, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Steve was...
Fall Into Outdoor Fun at Texas State Parks
Oct. 9, 2025 – AUSTIN— The temperature is finally cooling off, so it’s time to go outside! Fall is the ideal season for warming up by a campfire, telling stories and making s’mores, and Texas State Parks have family-friendly events and programs for all to enjoy. Birthdays and History Head to the beach Oct. 11 to step back in time and celebrate 50 Years Through the Ages at Galveston Island State Park. On Oct. 18, stop...
Gayle Lynn Walker
September 16, 1964 — October 6, 2025 Como Graveside service for Gayle Lynn Walker, age 61 of Como, Texas will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Caney Cemetery in Pickton, Texas with Rev L.D. Baxley officiating and Bro Danny Caldwell assisting. Junior Gregg, Cephis Gregg, Johnny Walker, Kyle Stone, T.W. Little, and Tooter West will be serving as pallbearers. Keith Stone, Lonnie Tully, Jason Tully, Jay Griner, Josh...
State Fair of Texas Announces Retirement of Beloved Log Ride After 2025 Season
DALLAS (October 8, 2025) — The State Fair of Texas announced Wednesday that the 2025 Fair will be the final season for one of its most iconic attractions — the Log Ride. Fairgoers are encouraged to “take your final ride” and enjoy one last splash before the Midway favorite closes permanently at the end of this year’s Fair. Introduced in 1986, the Log Ride quickly became a signature part of the Fair’s family-friendly fun, offering...
Commissioner Miller Urges Swift Action After New Screwworm Case Found in Northern Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas (October 8, 2025) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent call to action Wednesday following confirmation of a new case of New World Screwworm in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico — less than 150 miles south of the Texas border. “With a second case nearing the Texas-Mexico border, time is of the essence,” Miller said in a statement. “The time is now for our state and federal partners to get on board...
Governor Abbott Orders TxDOT to Enforce Roadway Safety and Compliance Standards
AUSTIN, Texas (October 8, 2025) — Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to intensify enforcement of federal and state roadway safety standards, warning that cities and counties failing to comply could face funding cuts and suspended agreements. In a statement Wednesday, Abbott emphasized that taxpayer resources must be used solely to maintain safe and efficient roadways, not to promote...
Phyllis Stanley
January 17, 1937 — October 7, 2025 Sulphur Springs A celebration of life for Phyllis Stanley, age 88 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Murray – Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Ed. Lantz officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at 10:30A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Altoona Cemetery in Altoona, KS. Mrs. Stanley passed away on...
