Oyster Harvest Areas Open in Matagorda Bay
March 5, 2026 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will reopen a portion of Matagorda Bay to oyster harvesting next week after recent testing showed the area now meets state requirements for sustainable harvest. According to TPWD, oyster harvest area TX-14 in Matagorda Bay will reopen to both commercial and recreational harvesting beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 9. The reopening follows recent sampling conducted by...
Elizabeth Wilburn
November 25, 1947 — March 4, 2026 Funeral service for Elizabeth Wilburn, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Old Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Wilburn passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Full obituary to come....
Mark Humphrey
July 14, 1957 — March 3, 2026 Funeral service for Mark Humphrey, age 68, of Como, Texas, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Como United Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Olson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Academy Cemetery in Como, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Humphrey passed away at Memorial Hermann-Texas...
Antonio Cabrera (Tony) Robles
Antonio Cabrera (Tony) Robles, age 44, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Plano, Texas. Tony was born to Pedro Cabrera and Rosa Robles on January 25, 1982, in Athens, Texas. Tony married Erin Gray. He was an Instrument and Control Technician. He was a man who found joy in the simple things in life and the people he loved most. He had a deep passion for working on classic antique cars and took great...
Hopkins County Texas Receives Significant Rain Overnight, Was it Enough?
March 5, 2026 – Hopkins County received a round of overnight rainfall this week, but local totals show the precipitation was not nearly enough to significantly ease ongoing dry conditions across Northeast Texas. Weather stations around Sulphur Springs, the county seat, recorded roughly 0.43 inches of rain during the latest overnight system, according to rainfall monitoring data. While the showers brought temporary relief and...
Republicans Voters Reject Sharia Law at March Poll
March 5, 2026 – Republican primary voters across Texas delivered overwhelming support for a non-binding ballot proposition calling for the prohibition of Sharia law, according to unofficial results released following Tuesday’s primary election. Sharia, meaning “the correct path” in Arabic, is the divine legal and moral framework derived from the Quran and Hadith (teachings of Prophet Muhammad) that governs all...
CMF-SS Volunteer Auxiliary Gives Back By Sponsoring Mingo
March 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Mingo is the game that gives back! CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary is a Big Daddy Sponsor for the April 9 Mingo event benefitting the Foundation’s annual free men’s clinic. Mingo players will receive a light meal, cards for 10 rounds of regular bingo, a drink ticket, and a doorprize entry. Visit Mingo2026.GiveSmart.com to get in on the...
Governor Abbott Notifies Texans Of Safety Resources Amid Iranian Military Action
March 4, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today notified Texans at home and abroad of safety protocols and resources in response to military actions in the Middle East that pose a threat to American civilians. Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Texans in need of immediate assistance can call the U.S....
Statement from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Primary Election Results
March 5, 2026 – Congratulates Nate Sheets on His Primary Victory “While the results are not what we hoped and prayed for, I am deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and hard work of Texans across this great state who have stood with me over the years. Serving as your Agriculture Commissioner has been the greatest honor of my life. I congratulate Nate Sheets on his victory and wish him well in November. Now is the time to...
Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to the Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry – Week Three
March 4, 2026 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. This is the third fish fry of 2026. These tickets are only good for the March 6th meal. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to include the name of your favorite member of the Knights of Columbus. One winner will be...
