Lake Fork Fishing Cheat Charged
March 10, 2026 – A fishing tournament at Lake Fork Texas ended in controversy after game wardens say an angler was arrested for allegedly placing weights inside a bass in an attempt to increase its weight during a competition. According to Texas Game Wardens, officials in Wood County were contacted Sunday, March 8, by organizers of the Lake Fork Lure Co. Tournament after concerns were raised about a fish presented during the...
Stephen Adren Rhodes
December 2, 1955 ~ March 7, 2026 (age 70) Stephen Adren “Steve” Rhodes, age 70, of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Steve was born on December 2, 1955 in Greenville, Texas to Burt Rhodes and Dorothy Braziel Rhodes. He grew up in Greenville and Emory Texas, and is a graduate of Rains High School who also attended East Texas State University. On July 29, 1983, Steve...
Sideoats and Bluebonnets
March 8, 2026 – As spring approaches, roadsides across Texas will soon begin filling with colorful wildflowers, part of a natural display that has become a signature of the state’s landscape. Officials say the Lone Star State is home to more than 5,000 species of wildflowers, many of which thrive along highways thanks to careful roadside management. Sideoats Grama is the State Grass of Texas. It is a warm season grass growing...
Spreading Our Wings Update
March 9, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is working with the local non-profit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs (CMF-SS), to raise funding to outfit the hospital’s surgical wing. Recent gifts to the campaign bring the total raised or pledged to almost $900,000. Donations are accepted via several means, including cash, donor-advised funds (DAF), pledges, and...
Chinese New Year Lanterns Blamed for Two Homes Destroyed
March 9, 2026 – Fire officials in Mesquite say an airborne floating lantern is believed to have sparked a large residential fire that destroyed two homes Friday night. The Mesquite Fire Department responded to the blaze around 8 p.m. in the area of Peachtree and Bruton roads. When firefighters arrived, they found two nearby homes fully engulfed in flames. Crews worked quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 8, 2026
Hey friends! As I was driving through town today, I realized that I was seeing things so much more clearly out my front windshield than I had been. You see, about a year ago I bought my car. It was brand new. I was so thankful for this blessing. You see I had never owned anything brand new before! Nor had I ever been able to pick something out that I wanted. I had always just went along with whatever my...
Ermal Williams
September 6, 1939 — March 6, 2026 Saltillo Funeral service for Ermal Williams, age 86, of Saltillo, Texas, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 6, 2026....
Point To Disband Police
March 7, 2026 – The City of Point will soon disband its local police department, shifting law enforcement responsibilities to the Rains County Sheriff’s Office, according to a letter issued by Mayor Angela Smith. The population of Point, Texas, is 985, according to Census Reporter and the City of Point. It is a small city in Rains County covering 2.78 square miles, with a median age of 38.4 years and approximately 355...
Judy Carol Garrett
November 13, 1944 ~ March 5, 2026 (age 81) Funeral services for Judy Carol Garrett, age 81, of Brashear, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at South Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Burns officiating and Halsten Potts and Tim Potts assisting. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Ray Sparks, Barry Smith,...
Storms Forecast Tonight, But After The KoC Fish Fry
Friday March 6, 2026 – Residents in Hopkins County can expect warm and breezy conditions early this evening before the threat of severe weather moves into the area later tonight. According to the forecast, skies will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures near 80 degrees through the early evening hours. Storm chances are expected to increase later in the night as a line of thunderstorms moves across Northeast Texas. The good...
