Black-capped Vireo Back and Thriving
August 4, 2025 – The black-capped vireo has made a remarkable comeback in Texas after being on the brink of extinction. Thanks to decades of coordinated conservation by federal and state agencies, private landowners, and military installations, populations have rebounded dramatically, leading to the bird’s removal from the endangered species list in 2018. In the 1980s, only a few hundred black-capped vireos remained in their...
Governor Abbott Signs Vital Pro-Veteran Laws In Houston
August 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Recently, Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1814, Senate Bill 1818, and House Bill 114 to make the lives of our nation’s heroic veterans easier. “Texas is home to more veterans than any other state,” said Governor Abbott. “We owe every member who serves our country the deepest appreciation that we have. America would not be America, we would not be the freest and strongest,...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 3, 2025
Hey friends!! I remember driving down a county road recently and just being so overwhelmed by how lush and green everything was. It happened like overnight. One day it was all brown and lifeless and then in no time at all life began to spring forth; a new season upon us. And the Lord began speaking to my heart that a new season is upon us! Just as it says in Ecclesiastes that for everything there is a season,...
Shirley “MeMe” Edington
June 26, 1929 — August 2, 2025 Brashear Funeral service for Shirley Edington, age 96, of Brashear, Texas, will be held at 11:00 A.M. onWednesday, August 6, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Aaron Sanders officiating.Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Edington passed away at Hopkins Court inSulphur Springs, Texas, on Saturday, August 2, 2025. With our condolences.
Boil Notice Rescinded for Brashear
August 2, 2025 – The boil water notice for Brashear has been rescinded. On July 31, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required Brashear Water Supply Corporation, public water system #1120010, to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform customers that due to a broken water line feeding into our system, the water from our system had to be boiled prior to consumption. We are pleased to report that the...
Jean Lummus
Funeral service for Jean Lummus, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Kevin Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Anthony Skeen, Mike Wesson, Shelby Hodges, Michael Crotzer, Nathan Speake, and Brian Ogles serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:00-10:00...
Last Minute News on Saturday’s Marked Down Market
August 1, 2025 – Marked Down Market will open bright and eary Saturday August 2, 2025. A section of downtown Sulphur Springs will be the temporary home to 32 vendors from 9AM till 4PM. Here are some tips on maximizing your visit: Cash is king. Retailers will be marking items down to the point that credit card fees can cut into their profits. There are several ATM’s within walking distance. One of the more popular ways to...
The Dinosaur Company Moving to Greenville
August 1, 2025 – The Dinosaur Company, a manufacturer of life‑size animatronic dinosaurs based in Allen, is relocating its operations to the old YMCA building on Moulton Street in Greenville, Texas. The move brings an exciting new presence to the city and transforms a long-vacant neighborhood landmark into a hub of creative manufacturing. The company plans to officially open its Greenville facility in mid-September 2025. To gear...
Charles Randel Hill
January 3, 1939 ~ July 31, 2025 (age 86) Charles Hill Obituary Funeral Service for Charles Randel Hill will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Rockdale Cemetery. Charles passed away on July 31, 2025. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Adam Wheeler
February 26, 1985 — July 24, 2025 Sulphur Springs Adam James Wheeler, 40, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born on February 26, 1985 in Tyler, Tx, Adam graduated from Alba-Golden high school in 2004 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Adam loved God and his family and was devoted to spreading the word and God’s love through his service to others. Adam is survived by his siblings...
