A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, May 10, 2026
MOMMAS, THERE IS A BEAST OUT FOR YOU!! Bear with me, it’s long, but I pray it will be worth it. A story from when I was a young momma. There I was, walking into Walmart with a young child in tow, ragged and dirty from camping, and a baby in the bottom of my cart in one of those carrier things. I hadn’t had a baby in tow in a long time, and especially not one that wasn’t mine. Moving on. So...
Josh “Joshy Boy” Foster
June 10, 1987 — May 8, 2026 Mesquite Funeral service for Josh “Joshy Boy” Foster, age 38, of Mesquite, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery in Pickton, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Foster passed away in his home on Friday, May 8,...
Matthew Thomas Bell
It is with heavy hearts and full gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Matthew Thomas Bell, who left us far too soon on May 8, 2026. Born on March 3, 1970, in Sulphur Springs, TX, Matt was a true Texan at heart, embodying a spirit of adventure and hard work that inspired all who knew him.Matt is survived by his loving wife, Mindy Bell; his children, Dr. Talon Bell and his wife, Dr. Lindsey Bell;...
Billy Finklea
Billy Ray Finklea, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Billy Ray Finklea was born on October 23, 1949, in Sulphur Springs to Billy Joe and Reta (Beadles) Finklea. Billy was dairy farmer and an electrician. Billy is survived by his brother, Ralph Finklea; sons Craig Finklea and Chris Finklea; daughter, Kyla Finklea; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in...
Paxton Pursues Texas School Districts to Enforce Ten Commandments Law
May 7, 2026 – Ken Paxton announced a sweeping statewide investigation into multiple Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) to ensure compliance with recently enacted laws requiring the display of the Ten Commandments and formal consideration of prayer in public schools. The investigation focuses on adherence to Senate Bills 10 and 11, both passed during the 89th Texas Legislature and effective as of September 1, 2025. SB 10...
State Orders Unapproved Muslim University in Richardson to Cease Operations
May 8, 2026 – RICHARDSON, Texas — State regulators have ordered a Richardson-based institution operating as “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas” to immediately shut down, citing violations of Texas higher education law. On Thursday, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board announced that the organization—also referred to as “TexAM University at Dallas”—had been offering degree programs without proper authorization....
Owe Child Support? Your Passport Might Get Revoked
May 8, 2026 – The U.S. State Department is preparing to revoke the passports of thousands of Americans who owe large amounts of unpaid child support, marking a significant expansion of federal enforcement efforts. Officials confirmed that the policy will take effect Friday and will initially target individuals with debts of $100,000 or more. According to data provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately...
Are You a ‘Muscle Mommy’?
May 7, 2026 – A growing shift in fitness culture among women is driving a surge in demand for protein-rich foods, prompting major food brands to rapidly expand their offerings in what analysts describe as a booming market trend. The shift, often linked to the rise of strength training and so-called “muscle mommy” culture, reflects a broader change in how women approach health, fitness, and nutrition. Industry data suggests that...
Sue Walker
April 20, 1934 — May 6, 2026 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Sue Walker, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Restlawn Memorial Park with Roger Burks Officiating. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Walker passed away at Carriage House Manor on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Texas Responds to Uptick in ‘Bad Teachers’
May 7, 2026 – State officials have rolled out a new tool aimed at strengthening safeguards for students by improving how educator misconduct is tracked across agencies in Texas. The Texas Education Agency recently connected to the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct, or SEMARC, a centralized pre-screening system designed to flag individuals with records of serious misconduct. The system compiles data from multiple...
