CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ken Paxton is Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid the Catastrophic Flooding in Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert to protect Texans against bad actors looking to take advantage of the devastating flooding in Texas by perpetrating scams. “There are no words for how wrong it is that morally bankrupt people are trying to take advantage of Texans by using this tragedy to scam them. Anyone engaging in these scams will face the full force of the law, and I will not rest until they are brought to...
Jim Westbrook
October 20, 1944 — July 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Jim Westbrook, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Fairview Cemetery in Clarksville, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Westbrook passed away at his home on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Jim Robert Westbrook, Jr. was...
Patsy Jo Darlin (Bunch)
July 14, 1939 — July 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Patsy Jo Darlin (Bunch), age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Brashear Cemetery with Rev. Jon Nesbitt officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Darlin passed away at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, on...
SPJST District 3 Rally Raises $1,900 for West Warriors Kids Foundation
HOPKINS COUNTY, July 3, 2025 – SPJST members from Hopkins County collaborated with others in SPJST District Three on June 29, raising $1,900 for the West Warriors Kids Foundation. For 127 years, SPJST has fostered a wholesome environment for families, dedicated to preserving and promoting the cherished traditions of Czech history, culture, heritage, and family values. Our mission is to provide financial security for our members and...
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Response To Severe Flooding In Texas
Urges Texans To Remain Weather Aware As Heavy Rain Continues Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin to provide an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe flooding impacting Texas. The Governor also urged Texans to remain weather aware as potential heavy rain may continue in areas including the Big Country, Concho Valley, Central Texas, and Kerr County. “I had the...
Are You Ready for a New Political Party?
July 7, 2025 – Elon Musk is reportedly laying the groundwork for a new political force in American politics: the “America Party.” Designed to appeal to the growing number of voters disillusioned with both major parties, the America Party positions itself as a centrist movement grounded in pragmatism, innovation, and national renewal. According to Musk and emerging sources close to the initiative, the party’s...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, July 6, 2025
Question: Who do people say you are? Hey friends! This is a question I have asked our youth group a lot. A question that I have asked myself. You see, people have an idea of who they “think” we are. They may say I am a mother, maybe they say I am a prayer warrior; perhaps they say I am Ronnie’s wife. Or maybe they say I am a terrible friend. They may say I am a bar hopper or a gossip, depending on...
Brenda Baxley
January 22, 1941 — July 3, 2025 Cumby Funeral service for Brenda Baxley, age 84, of Cumby, Texas, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Internment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Aaron Kyle Fults, Kyle Curtis Breaux, Stephen Moore, Tony Fults, Jerry Beare, and Ricky Petty serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, July 7, 2025...
Marvin Andrew Gregory
October 12, 1938 — July 4, 2025 Sulphur Springs Marvin Andrew Gregory was born on October 12, 1938, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Judson Andrew and Gladys (Williams) Gregory. He married Cindy (Pierce) Gregory on December 26, 1989, at Gafford Chapel Methodist Church. He worked as both a dairy and chicken farmer and worked in politics. He was the President of Texas Farmers Union and was on the Texas Agriculture Finance Board. He was a...
Dusty Roy Wyatt
June 21, 1980 — June 30, 2025 Dike Memorial service for Dusty Roy Wyatt, age 45, of Dike, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Mr. Wyatt passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. Dusty Roy Wyatt
