Carol Stoddard
May 1, 1941 — February 1, 2026 Carol Lois Stoddard, Age 84, passed away on Sunday February 1, 2026 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Carol Stoddard was born on May 1, 1941 in Houston, Texas to Jack Wesley and Lois E. (Thomssen) Allen. She is survived by her daughter Linda Stoddard; and two granddaughters, Veronica Timko and Valerie Timko all of Birthright, Texas. Carol was preceded in death by her...
Raise Your Glass, and Your Bid!
February 2, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Gather your friends, pour some drinks, and let the biddingbegin! The Gala Auction Pre-Sale opened online February 2 and will close Sunday, February 8 at 9 pm. Fantastic items for sports lovers, fans of the arts, girly girls, and cool moms and dads are all up for grabs. Login at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com because it’s bid o’ clock somewhere! Pictured here having fun at the 2023 Gala are as...
Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2026
February 2, 2026 – AUSTIN —For the past 24 years, countless volunteers band together in February to search the Texas coastline for abandoned crab traps. The abandoned traps can foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines, and create unsightly views. In addition, lost or abandoned fishing gear, such as nets, traps and pots continue to catch and kill marine life (called “ghost fishing”). To date, volunteers and Texas Parks and...
Measles Outbreak Confirmed at Texas Immigration Detention Facility in Dilley
February 2, 2026 – DILLEY, Texas — Federal officials have confirmed a measles outbreak at the South Texas Family Residential Center, an immigration detention facility in Dilley, Texas, prompting a temporary halt to activities and heightened health measures. On Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security said the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed two active measles infections among detainees at the facility,...
Commissioner Miller Praises Pause in Federal Equine Overreach
The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “As someone who has spent a lifetime around horses and as Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I welcome USDA-APHIS’s decision to postpone implementation of the Horse Protection Act amendments. Folks who work with horses understand that animal welfare and common sense must go hand in hand. The Horse Protection Act was created to stop abusive practices, and I’ve been clear...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 1, 2026
Hey friends! If asked the question, how do you know God Loves you, how would you answer that? It’s not a question that is answered super easily, but it’s also easy to answer. I know that doesn’t make sense but here’s the thing, God’s love is experienced, not just believed Many people know about God’s love. But those who walk with Him experience it—through forgiveness, peace,...
Alert from Gafford Chapel WSC: Conserve Water
Date: Jan 31, 2026 – 8:30 AM – The water break has been repaired but please conserve water usage. The Ridgeway water tower will take time to fill up to capacity for our normal usage. We can’t all wash a load of laundry at the same time!!
Alexis Nicolai Ojeda Alisago
Funeral Mass for Alexis Nicolai Ojeda Alisago age, 38, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Andrew Ojeda Alisago, Alexander Ojeda Alisago, Angelo Michael Ojeda Alisago, Audelson Ojeda Alisago serving as pallbearers. Visitation vigil will be held from 4pm Sunday, February 1,...
ICE ‘Mega’ Detention Center Proposed for Warehouse in Hutchins
January 31, 2026 – Plans for what could become the nation’s largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Texas are drawing growing scrutiny from local officials, clergy, and immigrant advocates, even as federal authorities have confirmed few details. The proposed facility would convert a vacant, 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Hutchins, south of Dallas, into a massive detention center. According to internal...
Alert from Gafford Chapel WSC: Ridgeway Water Outage
Date: Jan 31, 2026 – 8:30 AM – We have an 8 inch water main broken in the Ridgeway area. Customers in that area will not have water for several hours while repairs are made. We are sorry for the inconvenience. water leak
