Measles Cases in Texas Town; Not seen in 20 Years
January 31, 2025 – In January 2025, Texas reported at least four confirmed measles cases within a two-week span, marking the state’s first occurrences of the disease since 2023. Notably, two of these cases involved school-aged children, underscoring concerns about the vulnerability of younger populations. In Lubbock, two cases were identified, representing the first instances of measles in that community in over two...
Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Agencies To Reject Woke Gender Ideologies
January 31, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas state agency heads directing them to follow state and federal law, including President Donald Trump’s executive order, in rejecting radical sexual orientation and gender identity ideologies. “The State of Texas recognizes only two sexes—male and female—and sex discrimination consists in treating a member of one sex less favorably than the other,...
Betty Gideon
Funeral service for Betty Gideon, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Rev. Fred Randles officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Chasen Westbrook, Larry Barthlow, Bud Billups, Keith Brice, Jeff Orwosky, Reggie McMullen, and Javier Nieves-Arce serving as pallbearers. Honorary...
Margie J. Adaway
May 4, 1940 ~ January 28, 2025 (age 84) Margie Adaway Obituary Funeral Service for Margie J. Adaway will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. James E. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow the service at Caney Cemetery in Pickton, Texas. Viewing will be come and go on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Margie passed away on January 28, 2025 in...
Richland-Chambers Reservoir Returns to ShareLunker Stage
January 30, 2025 – ATHENS – Richland-Chambers Reservoir is back in the Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class spotlight for the first time since 2008. Dylan Sorrells of Dallas reeled in 13.64-pound ShareLunker 671 Sunday afternoon, giving the waterbody its fifth overall Legacy Class fish. It’s the second Legacy Class fish for the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season that includes ShareLunker 670 caught Jan. 2 at O.H. Ivie. Prior...
State Fair of Texas Seeking Unique Small Businesses to Join 2025 Event
January 30, 2025 – Bridget Browning – The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2025 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2025 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual State Fair of Texas comprises a vast collection of small businesses – more than 90 concessionaires, and more than 200 exhibitors come together to celebrate all things Texan by offering quality...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Austin Business from Operating International Human Trafficking Scheme
January 30, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $250,000 settlement of the State’s labor trafficking lawsuit against Austin Eco Bilingual School, a Spanish immersion preschool, and its owners and operators, Adriana and Enrique Rodriguez. The settlement amount is equal to the maximum fine for a violation of Texas’s civil anti-trafficking law. In 2021, Attorney General Paxton brought a civil racketeering...
Jeff Lee Herndon
October 6, 1961 — January 28, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Jeff Herndon, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Brigham Cemetery in Campbell, Texas. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Hendon passed away on January 28, 2025. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jeff Lee Herndon, please visit our flower store. Jeff Lee...
Johnny “JJ” Jordan
October 3, 1943 — January 28, 2025 Cumby Johnny (JJ) Edward Jordan, 81, of Cumby, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones who cherished him dearly. JJ was born to Beatrice Fant Jordan and D.L. Jordan on October 3, 1943, in Pittsburg, Texas. He married the love of his life Susan on September 7, 1985. Together they shared a beautiful and...
Flu Cases Force Some North East Texas Schools to Close
January 29, 2025 – In Northeast Texas, flu cases have surged, significantly impacting schools and communities. Many school districts have reported widespread illness among students and staff, leading to closures and disruptions. While some districts have shut down to curb the spread, others, like Caddo Mills ISD, remain open despite extremely low attendance rates. The following schools and districts have announced closures:...
