Evie Marie Shaw
January 15, 1950 — January 18, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Evie Marie Shaw, age 76 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Short and Pastor John Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery with Darwin Shaw, Brian Johnson, Jeriah Johnson, De Montra Morris, Jonathan Shaw and Rashad Hall serving as pallbearers and Danny...
Bruce Wayne Frost
January 29, 1964 — January 18, 2026 Waxahachie Funeral service for Bruce Wayne Frost Jr., age 61 of Waxahachie, Texas, will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Chapel in Sulphur Springs, Texas at 1 P.M. with Pastor Michael Zambrano officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery in Como, Texas with Justin Moore, Joshua Frost, Trey Frost, Richard Fairholm, Dylan Medina, Roy Medina, Shane Barnard and Michael...
Nell Beth (Twombly) Phetteplace
Nell Beth (Twombly) Phetteplace, age 78, of Talco, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Nell was born on January 2, 1947, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to George C. and Swany (Grabeal) Twombly. She was raised in Griggs, Oklahoma. On June 12, 1966, she married the love of her life, Gilbert Phetteplace, and they shared 59 wonderful years together. Nell was a standout student and athlete, earning four...
Less To Love At The 2026 State Fair of Texas
January 19, 2026 – DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas has announced it will pause its rodeo for the 2026 fair season, a decision officials say comes after careful review and planning. Fair officials confirmed the rodeo will not be held during the 2026 run, citing the need to evaluate long-term operations, facilities, and overall programming. The rodeo has been a long-standing attraction at the fair, drawing competitors and...
Theft Ring Busted for Fraudulently Buying Trailers Across Central Texas
January 18, 2026 – CENTRAL TEXAS — A theft ring responsible for fraudulently purchasing trailers across Central Texas has been dismantled following a months-long investigation by local and state authorities. Law enforcement officials say the suspects used stolen identities and forged documents to buy utility and cargo trailers from dealerships and private sellers throughout the region. Investigators believe the group targeted...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 18, 2026
Hey friends!! I hear stories every day of broken lives, of hurting and failings and I often reflect on all the brokenness I have seen in my own life. I was just thanking the Lord for the many times He has held me secure through cancer, divorce, sickness, heart attack, abuse, etc. And I’m so thankful that He is my strong tower that I can seek sanctuary...
Shirley Henderson Moore
Shirley Jean Henderson Moore was born in Vivian, Louisiana on December 13, 1938, daughter of James Frank (J.F.) Henderson and Audrey Davis Henderson. She is survived by two daughters, Stacey Lynne McGown (Jerry), and Shelly Elisabeth Huff (Timothy); and son, Jason Scott Moore (Laura). She is also survived by six grandchildren, Katelynn Elisabeth Huff Garrison (Austin), Christian O’Ryan Huff (McKenzie Miller), Brian McGown...
Nancy Lewis Moore
Funeral Service for Nancy Lewis Moore will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026 at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church. Interment will follow the service at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Nancy passed away on January 13, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Long after she’d been widowed at age 38 and left to single-parent her 11- and 8-year-old sons, Nancy Rose Lewis Barton Moore...
Dickie Leon French
Dickie Leon French, age 70, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1955, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Samuel Leon French and Virginia Carolyn Rainey. He grew up in Pittsburg, Texas, where his love for music began at a young age. From the moment he discovered drums, it was clear they weren’t just an instrument to him, they were his heartbeat. He played drums in the marching band...
Teachers Could Benefit From Voucher Program Soon
January 16, 2026 – Teachers and educators across Texas may soon find new income opportunities through the state’s Education Savings Account program, often referred to as school vouchers, passed by the Legislature. The program allows families to use state-funded education dollars for approved services outside traditional public schools, opening the door for educators to participate as paid vendors. Under the program, teachers and...
