Say Goodbye to the 60’s
January 17, 2025 – Hopkins County, Texas, is bracing for a prolonged cold spell, with daytime temperatures staying far below the 60s for over seven days. Forecasts indicate highs will hover near freezing, reflecting an unseasonably chilly trend driven by a persistent arctic air mass. Nighttime lows are expected to plunge well below freezing, increasing risks for frost and frozen pipes. Residents should take precautions to...
Murray Hudson
September 14, 1960 — January 14, 2025 Yantis Celebration of life for Murray Hudson, age 64, of Yantis, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Hudson passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. With our condolences.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Protecting Children from Online Porn
January 16, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the Supreme Court of the United States, Attorney General Ken Paxton defended a Texas law requiring internet based pornography sites to verify the user’s age to protect children from being exposed to harmful content. In 2023, Texas passed House Bill 1181 compelling pornography companies to institute reasonable age-verification measures to safeguard children from obscene online material...
Texas Water Development Board Deems Marvin Nichols Reservoir Feasible
January 15, 2025 – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently declared the Marvin Nichols Reservoir project feasible, marking a significant step forward for the controversial water supply initiative in Northeast Texas. This decision brings the proposed reservoir closer to reality, with the aim of addressing long-term water needs for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex and other regions. However, the ruling has reignited...
Jane Matthews
December 29, 1948 — January 9, 2025 Saltilllo Jane Matthews, age 76 of Saltillo, Texas passed away on January 9, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Jane was born on December 29, 1948 in Nachez, Mississippi to John William and Francine Bertha (McCaskill) Matthews. She was a veteran of the United States Army. Jane worked as a cashier along with being home health aid. She had a very caring and loving heart. Jane enjoyed...
Upcoming Arctic Blast Set to Impact Hopkins County and Northeast Texas
January 15, 2025 – Northeast Texas is bracing for an upcoming Arctic blast expected to bring frigid temperatures, strong winds, and the potential for winter precipitation. Forecasted to arrive in the coming days, the cold front could cause significant disruptions to daily life, including travel delays, power outages, and heightened safety concerns. Local authorities and meteorologists are urging residents to prepare for the...
Could Austin Be The Next ‘LA Wildfire’ Location?
January 15, 2025 – Austin, Texas, is grappling with increasing fire concerns as changing environmental conditions and urban growth amplify risks across the region. Local officials, residents, and fire safety experts are raising alarms about the heightened potential for wildfires, property damage, and threats to public safety. These concerns are driven by a combination of prolonged drought, rising temperatures, and rapid urban...
Starbucks’ New “Buy or Get Out” Policy Sparks Debate
January 15, 2025 – Starbucks has recently introduced a controversial policy, informally dubbed the “Buy or Get Out” rule. This policy mandates that customers must make a purchase to remain in the store or access its facilities, including seating, restrooms, and Wi-Fi. The move has sparked widespread discussion, with supporters arguing it is necessary for operational efficiency and detractors criticizing it as exclusionary and...
James Gregory Marshall
February 4, 1956 — January 13, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for James Gregory Marshall, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Marshall passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation on Monday, January 13, 2025. James Gregory Marshall was born on February 4, 1956 in Mesquite, Texas to Cleburn Burns and Bobbie Jean...
Flora Bowden
April 29, 1927 — January 13, 2025 Richardson Graveside service for Flora Bowden, age 97, of Richardson, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2025 at Long Cemetery, Cumby, Texas. Ms. Bowden passed away at Methodist Richardson Medical Center on Monday, January 13, 2025. Flora Bowden
