Billie Blize
Funeral Service for Billie Louise Blize will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Gene Mattison officiating. Interment will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Billie passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Temple, Texas surrounded by her family. Full obituary forthcoming Arrangements are under the direction...
Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo Nets Record Income for Free Mammograms
August 14, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 6th AnnualDesigner Handbag Bingo netted $69,177.34 at the sold-out event August 7. Proceeds fund a free mammography clinic for uninsured Hopkins County women 40 and older. Direct donations of $2,868 were collected for mammograms. Scheduling for free mammograms will begin in September with appointments in October at CHRISTUS Mother Frances...
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Receives National Award for Comprehensive Stroke Care
Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care August 13, 2025 – (TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for delivering high-quality stroke care. The national award, Get With The Guidelines – Stroke, is given to hospitals that have demonstrated...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead of Tropical Weather Threat
Austin, TX — August 14, 2025 — Governor Greg Abbott has activated multiple state emergency response resources as a tropical weather system approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flash flooding starting Friday. “As Texas braces for incoming heavy rain and strong winds along the Gulf Coast and South Texas, I activated emergency response resources to help local officials protect...
Pearlene Mausser
January 27, 1944 — August 11, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for Pearlene Mausser, age 81, of Sulphur Springs will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Mausser passed away at Rock Creek Nursing Home on Monday, August 11, 2025. Pearlene Mausser
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SERVES UP GOOD NEWS ON SCHOOL NUTRITION
August 12, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that students eligible for reduced-price meals can now receive school meals at no cost to their families. The 89th Texas Legislature has extended the funding that supports reduced-price school breakfasts over the last two school years and has allocated extra funds to cover reduced-price school lunches starting after September 1, 2025. Funding...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Eli Lilly Over Alleged Kickback Scheme
August 12, 2025 – Austin, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, accusing the company of bribing medical providers to prescribe its high-demand medications, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, which are widely used for diabetes management and weight loss. According to the lawsuit, Eli Lilly illegally offered incentives such as “free nurses” and reimbursement support...
Western Half of Texas Remains Parched as Burn Bans Widen
August 13, 2025 – The western half of Texas continues to endure extremely dry conditions, prompting a growing number of counties to enact burn bans amid rising wildfire risks. Persistent heat, low humidity, and minimal rainfall have left vegetation brittle and highly flammable across much of the region. As of this week, more than 100 Texas counties—primarily west of I-35—have active burn bans in place, restricting outdoor...
Marie Chester
November 12, 1924 — August 11, 2025 Dike Funeral service for Marie Chester, age 100, of Dike, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Donnie Powers and Dubby Henton officiating. Interment will follow at Mahoney Cemetery with Roger Burks, Gary Burks, Donald Patterson, Dubby Henton, Timmy Dorner, Brian Dorner, Donnie Powers, and Jay McClung serving...
Norman Scott Morris
December 18, 1938 ~ August 10, 2025 (age 86) Norman Scott Morris passed away on August 10, 2025. Services are pending. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
