Ken Lascko
August 22, 1970 — December 21, 2025 Sulphur Springs Ken Lascko, age 55 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on December 21, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Ken was born on August 22, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Carol (Kish) Lascko. He worked as a truck driver. He is survived by his sons, Russell Lascko and wife, Stacey and Richard Lascko and wife, Teagan; mother, Carol; brothers, Dennis Lascko and wife,...
Rebecca Calderón
June 3, 1951 — December 21, 2025 Sulphur Springs Rebecca (Becky) Juarez Calderón, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2025. Rebecca was born on June 3, 1951 to Dimas Juarez and Maria Sanchez. She spent her early years living in Delano, California where her parents were migrant farm workers alongside numerous siblings. She spent her life raising her daughters, granddaughter and caring for her husband. She is...
Kick Start 2026 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park
December 23, 2025 – AUSTIN – Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This annual tradition is a unique opportunity for people of all ages and skill levels to experience Texas’ wild places through ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips, polar plunges and more as part of the national initiative aimed at...
GO TEXAN Pavilion Tops $1 Million in Sales at State Fair of Texas Despite Attendance Decline
December 23, 2025 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that sales at the GO TEXAN Pavilion surpassed $1 million during the 2025 State Fair of Texas, marking one of the strongest years in the program’s history despite a significant drop in overall fair attendance. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion generated $1,001,453 in total sales this year. The pavilion, sponsored...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Launch of New Crime Victims’ Services Website
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of the newly redesigned Crime Victim Services Division (“CVSD”) website, as part of the Office of the Attorney General’s ongoing efforts to make it easier for Texans to find help, submit information, and access resources. “Crime victims deserve clear, compassionate, and reliable resources for help when they need it most,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Our redesigned website...
Texas AG Commissioner Miller Thanks Abbott for Nutrition Advisory Appointment, Vows to Expand Texas Initiatives
December 22, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, a panel tasked with developing nutritional guidelines for Texans. Miller praised the governor’s decision and said he looks forward to contributing his department’s experience to the committee’s work. In a statement, Miller said he is “honored” by the appointment and emphasized a shared...
CONSUMER ALERT: Ken Paxton Warns Texans About CCP-Aligned Smart TVs that are Spying on Them
December 22, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton is issuing a consumer alert both warning Texans about the dangers of smart TVs spying on them, as well as providing general guidance as to how to turn off the invasive technology. Earlier this week, Ken Paxton sued five major TV companies, including some with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, for spying on Texans by using Automated Content Recognition (“ACR”) technology. The...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, December 21, 2025
Hey friends. The other day my brain was going wonky. I was over thinking a million scenarios in my mind about how things could go, would go, and how this would be and that would be, and what if and what then and why and why not. You know all the noises of doubt and fear. They were echoing in my mind. And in the background of all that the song “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas,” was also on repeat. Now it’s ok to...
Thee Hubbell House Destroyed by Fire
December 20, 2025 – Winnsboro, TX — Thee Hubbell House, a beloved historic bed & breakfast and event venue at 307 W. Elm St., was severely damaged in a significant fire Friday night, local authorities and news reports confirm. EastTexasRadio.com The property — known locally as Thee Hubbell House and historically cherished for its antique-filled guest rooms, oak-shaded grounds, outdoor pool, library, banquet spaces, and free...
Bryd Hawkins
April 4, 1926 — December 17, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Bryd Hawkins, age 99 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas. Reception will be held one hour prior to the service in the community room at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Hawkins...
