Gary Don Petrea
April 11, 1966 — November 29, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Gary Don Petrea, age 59 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Petrea passed away on November 29, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Gary Don Petrea
USDA Set to Announce New “Bridge Payments” for Farmers Facing Export Losses
December 3, 2025 – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday that the administration will unveil new “bridge payments” next week to support farmers hit by export losses amid ongoing trade disruptions. Rollins made the announcement during a public cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling that long-promised relief for producers affected by tariff retaliation is imminent. “We do have a bridge payment we’ll be...
Winter Coat Giveaway on Saturday
December 2, 2025 – League Street Church of Christ will be giving away winter coats this Saturday, starting at 9AM. Everyone is welcome. Because of demand, the coats will be given away in the parking lot of Cash Saver at 445 Main St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
What Texans Need to Know About the Upcoming World Cup in Arlington
December 2, 2025 – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Dallas–Fort Worth region is preparing to welcome the world — and its spotlight lands squarely on AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The venue, temporarily renamed “Dallas Stadium” for the tournament, will host nine World Cup matches — more than any other stadium in North America. 🎯 Key Match Dates & What’s at Stake Matches kick off on June 14, 2026, with group-stage...
Beloved Bryan Girl Scout Day Camp Canceled Amid New State Safety Requirements
December 2, 2025 – BRYAN, Texas — A cherished summer tradition for generations of Girl Scouts in Aggieland is coming to an unexpected standstill. The long-running Howdy Day Camp, a volunteer-led program operating for nearly 70 years, will not open for the 2026 season. Camp registrar Christine Lawrence says the decision comes from the Girl Scouts of Central Texas, who are pausing all volunteer-run camps as they await...
FedEx to Close North Texas Facility, Laying Off Hundreds
December 1, 2025 – COPPELL, Texas — FedEx has announced it will “discontinue operation” of one of its major North Texas facilities next year, a move that will eliminate hundreds of jobs and deal another blow to the region’s already shifting logistics and warehouse sector. The company notified the Texas Workforce Commission that the facility, located in Coppell, will shut down operations beginning in early 2026. While FedEx has...
Texas Set to Implement Controversial “Bathroom Bill” as Questions Over Enforcement and Impact Mount
December 1, 2025 – Beginning Thursday, Texas will implement Senate Bill 8, the long-debated “bathroom bill” that restricts transgender people’s access to certain restrooms and changing areas in public facilities. The law—formally titled the Texas Women’s Privacy Act—caps more than a decade of Republican efforts to pass sex-based bathroom regulations. SB 8 applies to public buildings, including county and city offices, state...
Applications Open Dec. 1 for 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin accepting applications Dec. 1 for the 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class. The application period will close Dec. 31. The cadet class is open to those interested in enforcing conservation laws, public safety and joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers. As fully commissioned peace officers, game...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, November 30, 2025
Out of the Depths Hey friends read with me Psalm 130, where the writer of Psalm is crying out from the depths. Ever been there friends? In the depths of brokenness or the depths of motherhood or the depths of depression. Whatever depths you have found yourself in, this Psalm is sure to speak to your heart! “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice.” – Psalm 130:1 Psalm 130 is a song...
Shirley Evans
November 10, 1941 — November 20, 2025 Funeral Service for Shirley Evans, age 84 of Farmersville, Texas will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Tapp Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. Mrs. Evans passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Lexington Medical Lodge in Farmersville, Texas. Shirley was born November 10, 1941, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Luther and Fenton (Fisher) Gibby....
