Mary Lynn Ferguson
June 19, 1942 ~ April 14, 2026 (age 83) It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Lynn Ferguson, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend to many, who departed this world peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 83, at Hopkins Court Assisted Living. Mary was born on June 19, 1942, in the warm embrace of Sulphur Springs, Texas, to her loving parents Chester and Mary...
David Lowell Goggans
March 18, 1945 ~ April 14, 2026 (age 81) David Lowell Goggans was born on March 18, 1945, to James Tommie Goggans and Mary Elizabeth Price Goggans. David was born while his dad was serving in the Navy in Japan. David finally met his dad several months later at the end of WWII. David grew up in the Ridgeway Community, a Methodist by faith, and a member of the Ridgeway Union Church. David graduated from the Sulphur...
Texas Opens Office in London
April 15, 2026 – Texas is expanding its international business outreach with plans to open a new economic development office in London, aiming to attract investment and companies from the United Kingdom. According to reporting from the Austin Business Journal and The Guardian, the office will be led by James Taylor, an Austin-based strategist and founder of Vianovo. The move marks the latest effort by Texas leaders to strengthen...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Win Alongside the FTC to Stop Advertising Agencies
April 15, 2026 – Ken Paxton announced a significant legal victory in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission, securing a settlement and advancing a multistate antitrust lawsuit targeting major advertising agencies accused of coordinating to suppress certain online viewpoints. The lawsuit alleges that large ad firms engaged in anticompetitive practices by steering advertising dollars away from platforms and publishers...
Governor Abbott Encourages Water Development Grant Applications
April 14, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texas water entities to apply for over $1 billion in grants through the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant opportunity (WSIG) to further improve Texas’ water supply and update Texas’ water infrastructure. “Water is a precious resource that must be safeguarded,” said Governor Abbott. “This year,...
Bill C. Watts
November 25, 1932 — April 14, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Bill C. Watts, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Johnny Darrow officiating. Visitation will be held immediately after the funeral service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. A private interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Watts passed away at Christus Mother...
‘Zoomies’ Are a Clear Sign From Your Dog
April 14, 2026 – Anyone who has watched a dog suddenly sprint in circles, dart across the yard, or bounce off furniture has witnessed the phenomenon commonly known as “the zoomies.” Officially referred to by experts as Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs), these bursts of energy are a normal—and often entertaining—part of canine behavior. According to veterinarians and animal behaviorists, zoomies are typically a sign of...
Concerned About Your Child’s Development?
April 14, 2026 – State education leaders say early identification is critical. Research consistently shows that children who receive support earlier are more likely to improve developmental outcomes and succeed in school. The initiative also aims to raise awareness of resources available to families navigating special education services. Parents are encouraged to connect with local schools, ECI providers, and SPEDTex, which...
Applications Open for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant Program on May 1, 2026
April 14, 2026 – The Local Park Grant Program will accept applications beginning May 1, 2026, to assist local communities with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the State of Texas. The Program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible applicants. All fund-assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained, and open to the...
Celebrate National Garden Month With Sid Miller
April 14, 2026 – Sid Miller is urging residents across Texas to dig into the soil and celebrate National Garden Month, highlighting the personal and economic benefits of gardening while encouraging support for local agriculture. In a statement marking the April observance, Miller called gardening a deeply rooted Texas tradition that promotes self-reliance and community connection. “Gardening is part of who we are as Texans,” he...
