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...
Camp Mystic Summer Camps Allowed For Now
March 6, 2026 – A Travis County judge has ruled that Camp Mystic may move forward with its annual summer camps this year, despite ongoing lawsuits and public pressure following last summer’s deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Camp Mystic is a private Christian summer camp for girls. Established in 1926, Mystic is nestled among cypress, live oak, and pecan trees in the hill country of west-central Texas on the banks of...
Post Election, Texas Forms ‘Sharia Free Texas Caucus’
March 6, 2026 – A group of Texas lawmakers announced Thursday the formation of the “Sharia Free Texas Caucus,” a legislative coalition aimed at examining and opposing the influence of Sharia law within the state. In Congress, a caucus refers to a group of lawmakers who share similar interests or goals to advance specific legislation or policy, such as the Congressional Black Caucus. State Rep. Brent Money unveiled the new caucus...
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....
