Sue Walker
April 20, 1934 — May 6, 2026 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Sue Walker, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Restlawn Memorial Park with Roger Burks Officiating. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Walker passed away at Carriage House Manor on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Texas Responds to Uptick in ‘Bad Teachers’
May 7, 2026 – State officials have rolled out a new tool aimed at strengthening safeguards for students by improving how educator misconduct is tracked across agencies in Texas. The Texas Education Agency recently connected to the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct, or SEMARC, a centralized pre-screening system designed to flag individuals with records of serious misconduct. The system compiles data from multiple...
Grand Prairie Cancels “Muslims Only” Event
May 7, 2026 – A planned private event at a city-owned water park in Grand Prairie has been canceled following mounting public criticism and pressure from state officials. The event, known as “DFW Epic Eid,” had been scheduled for June 1 at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, a facility owned by the city and operated by a private management company. The controversy began after media personalities, including Sara Gonzales, drew...
‘Muslims Only’ Event in Dallas Now Welcomes Everyone Who Abides by Dress Code
May 6, 2026 – A religiously themed private event at a taxpayer-funded water park in North Texas has sparked political backlash and renewed debate over public facilities, religious accommodation, and inclusivity after organizers revised promotional materials that originally described the gathering as a “Muslim-only event.” Initially, Women were required to dress in “burkinis,” and men are required to wear swim trunks...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Drone Company for Threatening Texans’ Security and Privacy by Selling Surveillance Products That Are Likely Tied to Communist China
May 6, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Drone Nerds, LLC (“Drone Nerds”) over the company’s connection to Anzu Robotics, LLC (“Anzu”). Anzu is a known affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party (“CCP”). Anzu is a China-affiliated company that has marketed and sold drones in the United States. The company has done this while misrepresenting its security and privacy measures and concealing its...
Did You Know It’s National Egg Month?
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller marked the start of National Egg Month on May 1 by recognizing the strength and resilience of the state’s egg producers, while encouraging Texans to embrace eggs as a staple of a healthy, balanced diet. “Eggs are a kitchen table essential and a mainstay of a healthy diet,” Miller said. “They are affordable, versatile, and packed with real nutrition families need. When you put eggs on...
Commissioner Miller Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2026
Theme “More Good Days, Together” highlights the importance of community, connection, and support across rural Texas May 6, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month, urging farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to support one another in prioritizing mental health. This year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together,” underscores the crucial role of connection and...
Opal Pauline (Johnson) Normandeau
A graveside service for Opal Pauline (Johnson) Normandeau, 56, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12 P.M. at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Honoray pallbearers will be Marrow Johnson, Dakota Patton, Raythan Hodges and Adam Johnson. Opal passed away in her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 peacefully with her husband and two fur babies present. Opal was born on August 24,1969 in Terrell, Texas to Melrose and Betty...
Suspects Identified in Most Recent Drug Bust
Flor D Hurtado May 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 — Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on May 4, 2026, at the Old Spanish Villa Apartments on I-30 at Texas Street in Sulphur Springs, near Sulphur Springs Intermediate School on League Street. The operation was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by Narcotics Investigator Tanner Steward. Three individuals were arrested at the...
Job Fair This Month in Sulphur Springs
April 5, 2026 – A community job fair will be held in Sulphur Springs later this month, offering local residents an opportunity to connect directly with employers and explore a range of job openings across the region. The event, organized by Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas, will take place on Thursday, May 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center, located at 301 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs....
