Theft Ring Busted for Fraudulently Buying Trailers Across Central Texas
January 18, 2026 – CENTRAL TEXAS — A theft ring responsible for fraudulently purchasing trailers across Central Texas has been dismantled following a months-long investigation by local and state authorities. Law enforcement officials say the suspects used stolen identities and forged documents to buy utility and cargo trailers from dealerships and private sellers throughout the region. Investigators believe the group targeted...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 18, 2026
Hey friends!! I hear stories every day of broken lives, of hurting and failings and I often reflect on all the brokenness I have seen in my own life. I was just thanking the Lord for the many times He has held me secure through cancer, divorce, sickness, heart attack, abuse, etc. And I’m so thankful that He is my strong tower that I can seek sanctuary...
Shirley Henderson Moore
Shirley Jean Henderson Moore was born in Vivian, Louisiana on December 13, 1938, daughter of James Frank (J.F.) Henderson and Audrey Davis Henderson. She is survived by two daughters, Stacey Lynne McGown (Jerry), and Shelly Elisabeth Huff (Timothy); and son, Jason Scott Moore (Laura). She is also survived by six grandchildren, Katelynn Elisabeth Huff Garrison (Austin), Christian O’Ryan Huff (McKenzie Miller), Brian McGown...
Nancy Lewis Moore
Funeral Service for Nancy Lewis Moore will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026 at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church. Interment will follow the service at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Nancy passed away on January 13, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Long after she’d been widowed at age 38 and left to single-parent her 11- and 8-year-old sons, Nancy Rose Lewis Barton Moore...
Dickie Leon French
Dickie Leon French, age 70, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1955, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Samuel Leon French and Virginia Carolyn Rainey. He grew up in Pittsburg, Texas, where his love for music began at a young age. From the moment he discovered drums, it was clear they weren’t just an instrument to him, they were his heartbeat. He played drums in the marching band...
Teachers Could Benefit From Voucher Program Soon
January 16, 2026 – Teachers and educators across Texas may soon find new income opportunities through the state’s Education Savings Account program, often referred to as school vouchers, passed by the Legislature. The program allows families to use state-funded education dollars for approved services outside traditional public schools, opening the door for educators to participate as paid vendors. Under the program, teachers and...
Jackie Dean Hamm
Jackie Dean Hamm March 28, 1954 — January 15, 2026 Cumby Jackie Hamm was born on March 28, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to Johnnie and Freddie Joan (Jones) Hamm. He married Pamela Denise Strawn on October 23, 1981 in Greenville, Texas. Jackie was a skilled welder at Burney Valve in Sulphur Springs, Tx. After years of hard work under the hood, Jackie retired to spend more time in his own shop and tending to his cows. For Jackie, the best days...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over Two Million Free Eggs for Texans as Part of Historic Settlement with Cal-Maine Foods for Price Gouging
January 15, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a major settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (“Cal-Maine”), which includes Cal-Maine donating around 2,160,000 eggs to food banks across Texas. Attorney General Paxton previously sued Cal-Maine, one of the largest egg suppliers in the state, in April 2020 for price gouging and illegally raising the cost of eggs by around 300 percent. “My office will crack down on any...
Do You Qualify For a $20 Credit From Verizon?
January 15, 2026 – Verizon Outage Hits Texas Customers, Company Offers $20 Credit Verizon customers across Texas experienced service disruptions this week as widespread network outages left many without reliable phone, text and data service. The outage affected both urban and rural areas, with reports coming in from major cities including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, as well as smaller communities. Customers began...
Elsa Madrigal
February 25, 1957 — December 24, 2025 Cumby Graveside services for Elsa Madrigal, age 68, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Miller Grove Cemetery, with Raymond Delgado officiating. Visitation will take place from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Simon Martinez, Jose Madrigal, Gonzalo Escandon, Luis Escandon, Daniel Tavarez, and Joshua Angel Escandon. Mrs....
