CHRISTUS Health announces contract extension with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas through July 31
Keeps CHRISTUS hospitals, physicians in network while negotiating long-term agreement (IRVING, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today it has reached a month-long contract extension with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) that ensures continued in-network access to CHRISTUS Health hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physicians through July 31. The interim agreement allows additional time to reach a long-term contract with...
Free Men’s Health Clinic Still Accepting Sign-Ups in Hopkins County
July 3, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation still has spots available for free heart calcium scans for qualifying men. Hopkins County men between the ages of 40 and 60 with one or more of the following risk factors may be eligible: high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, or a family history of heart disease. Call (903) 606-4019 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to...
The State Fair of Texas Announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists
By State Fair of Texas | July 2, 2025 | We’re thrilled to announce that State Fair of Texas concessionaires are off to the races with an exciting new lineup of edible innovations debuting this fall. The semi-finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, have been revealed—and this year’s contenders are sure to satisfy every sweet tooth, savory craving, and everything in between. Get ready...
God’s Superheroes Coming To Morning Chapel
July 2, 2025 – Everyone is invited to attend VBS at Morning Chapel Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. It all starts on July 27th, 2025.
Debbie Kay Deaton
Debbie Kay Deaton, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on June 28, 2025 in Tyler, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com Debbie Kay Deaton
Potts Family Reunion 2025
July 2, 2025 – The Potts Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 5th at the Greenview Community Building. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. A covered dish will be served at noon. Family and friends are invited!
State Fair of Texas Specialty License Plate Now on Sale Through Texas DMV
By Bridget Browning | July 1, 2025 | Starting today, Texans can purchase State Fair of Texas specialty license plates to show their pride for the Most Texan Place on Earth® and support a cause as big as Texas. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board of Directors voted to approve the vibrant, custom-designed plates last winter, marking an exciting milestone for Fair enthusiasts and supporters of our nonprofit mission. For...
Beverley Moseley
Beverley Ann Moseley, of Pickton, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, at the age of 78. Ann was born on September 5, 1946, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Lawrence and Margaret Dale (Cooper) Hurley. She had a servant’s heart and worked as an LVN, a job that she was passionate about. Ann loved caring for her patients and treated those she cared for like family. She was a member of Central Baptist Church,...
Deadline Moved to July 31 on CHRISTUS/BCBS Contract Dispute
CHRISTUS Health Patients in East Texas Face Potential Insurance Disruption Amid Contract Dispute July 1, 2025 – After months of contract negotiations, CHRISTUS Health patients across East Texas have been notified that their access to in-network care may soon be disrupted. In recent days, many patients received letters stating that CHRISTUS Health may no longer be part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) network. The...
Texas A&M Expert Featured In Documentary About The Health Benefits Of Nature
Major new film is sponsored by REI and produced by Robert Redford’s environmental philanthropy. Jul 1, 2025 – By Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Jay Maddock, director of the Center for Health and Nature at Texas A&M University, will be featured in an upcoming REI-sponsored documentary highlighting the health benefits of spending time outdoors.Credit: Texas A&M University School of Public...
