Dixie Lee Mendenhall McClain
Dixie Lee Mendenhall McClain, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Christmas morning while being a patient at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She had suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis for several years. Dixie was born in Jacksboro, Texas on June 17, 1942, to Luther and Verna Lee Mendenhall. She grew up in Midway, Texas between Jacksboro and Henrietta, and attended school there through the...
Commissioner Miller Celebrates U.S. Shrinking Inflation and Agricultural Trade Deficit
December 30, 2025 – AUSTIN — Commissioner Sid Miller recently celebrated the Trump Administration’s recent economic reports showing declines in core inflation and a forecasted reduction in the agricultural trade deficit next year. The combination points towards a sharp economic turnaround for both American agricultural producers and consumers, with Texas’s robust economy and agricultural production leading the way. The Trump...
Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For ‘Rural Texas Strong’ Projects
December 29, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve rural health care throughout the state. “Rural Texans across the state will benefit from this historic federal investment. We will strengthen our rural hospitals, expand access to critical mental and physical health care, and help reduce chronic...
A Few Days Left to Purchase Fireworks; If That’s Your Thing
December 29, 2025 – As New Year’s celebrations approach, many people plan to ring in the new year with fireworks, but laws governing their sale and use vary by state and locality. In Texas, fireworks retailers are legally allowed to sell consumer fireworks during a specific winter sales window that runs from December 20 through midnight on January 1. After that deadline, sales must stop, even if retailers still have inventory....
‘In-Tow’ Caravans Face Increased Scrutiny
December 29, 2025 – Law enforcement officials are drawing attention to the dangers and legal issues surrounding vehicles towing other vehicles on Texas roadways after a recent multi-vehicle enforcement action highlighted broader concerns. On Dec. 21 in Goliad County, sheriff’s deputies stopped a caravan of more than 20 vehicles traveling without license plates, ultimately impounding 20 of them for lacking proper registration —...
Sneak Peak at the March 3 Republican Ballot
December 29, 2025 – AUSTIN — The Republican Party of Texas has released the list of 10 non-binding propositions that will appear on the March 3, 2026 GOP primary ballot, giving party voters the chance to weigh in on key policy ideas ahead of next year’s elections. State Republican leaders say the propositions are intended to gauge voter support on priority issues and help guide the party’s legislative agenda for the 2027...
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...
