Dry and Mild for the Next 7 Days in Hopkins County
Weather Update:The area will see generally dry and mild conditions over the coming week, with limited rainfall expected and moderate winds at times. That combination — dry conditions, breezy winds, and lack of measurable rain — can contribute to increasing fire danger, especially in grasslands and rural areas where vegetation remains dry and easily ignitable. Residents should exercise caution with outdoor burning or activities that...
Jakob “Jack” Kempenaar
December 1, 1942 — December 26, 2025 Como, Texas Funeral service for Jakob “Jack” Kempenaar, age 83, of Como, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery with Luut Kempenaar, Hein Kempenaar, Rick Kamminga, Jake Kempenaar, and Rylen Kempenaar serving as pallbearers. Refreshments will be served after the interment at Pine Forest Community...
Juan Serrato Diaz
Juan Serrato Diaz Obituary Funeral Mass for Juan Serrato Diaz, age 78, of the Dike Community will be held at 1PM Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow at the North Hopkins Cemetery with Adrian “AD” Diaz, Jorge Diaz, Eric Diaz, Omar Davis, Dalton Miller and Aaron Daniels serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM on...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, December 28, 2025
Hey friends! As we approach the new year, I keep coming back to the word sanctuary. It is my word for the year and what I will be focusing on the next few weeks on the radio message on Sunday mornings at 9 am and posts for encouragement. Friends, is God our sanctuary? Before He is a place we go, He is a Presence we run to. When life feels loud, heavy, or uncertain, He is...
Harold LeRoy “HL” Jayne
Harold LeRoy “HL” Jayne, age 83, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 8, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, to Harold C. and Edna Jayne, he was one of seven children. Raised in a pastor’s home, he followed in his father’s footsteps and devoted his life to ministry, building churches in Kansas, Texas, and Canada. In retirement,...
U.S. Ban on New Foreign-Made Draws Pushback From Farmers and China
December 26, 2025 – The Trump administration has imposed a sweeping ban on new foreign-made drones and key components, prompting criticism from U.S. agriculture groups and sharp condemnation from China. The Federal Communications Commission announced Monday that drones and critical parts manufactured outside the United States pose an “unacceptable” national security risk and will no longer be approved for use. The FCC cited...
Renee Smith
June 8, 1969 — December 24, 2025 Dike Funeral service for Renee Smith, age 56 of Dike, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Walt Gamblin officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Calvin Brey, Andy Brey, Colby Walker, Steven Smith, Cash Gamblin, and Sam Gamblin serving as pallbearers and Cross Brey, Braxton Brey, Thomas Brey, Asher Brey, Toby...
Commissioner Miller Celebrates Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
December 24, 2025 – Commissioner Miller oversees the nation’s top USDA Healthy School Meals Incentives program in Texas and is a longtime champion of health and nutrition improvements in Texas schools as the pioneer of Texas’s Farm Fresh Initiative. The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller following the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025: “Make America Healthy Again...
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...
