Alfredo Reyes
Funeral mass for Alfredo Reyes Morales age, 69 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2026, at the St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez celebrating. Burial will follow at the IOOF Cemetery with Michael Reyes, Elizabeth Reyes, Saul Reyes, Jesus Mejia, Roberto Rivera and Alex Rivera serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm and Rosary will be held at 7pm. Mr. Reyes...
Larry Glenn Jones
Larry Glenn Jones, age 78, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Services are pending. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.
Commissioner Miller Statement on Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy
The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: January 8, 2026 – “President Trump has delivered a bold, long-overdue course correction for America’s health—and none of this would be happening without his decisive leadership. As a longtime friend and unwavering ally of President Trump, I’ve stood with him from day one because he fights for rural America like no one else. Real food is not a trend. It’s common...
Rena Fitzgearld Hale
Rena Fitzgearld Hale, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1946, in Cumby, Texas. Rena retired from East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas, after many years of dedicated service. Rena is survived by her daughter, Kelli Hale; stepdaughter, Amy Collins; and daughter-in-law, Mistie Hale Colfax; three grandsons, Stetson Speights, Mason Matlock, and Taylor Hale; and her great-grandson, Lawson....
Want Details On Your Town’s Debt? Texas Taxpayers Rejoice
January 7, 2026 – Texas taxpayers now have a new tool to track how local governments are using debt backed by property taxes, following the rollout of a statewide bond debt database aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. The new online database, developed by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, allows residents to easily search current and historical information on property tax-backed bonds issued by cities, counties,...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve After Nearly Six Decades of Support for Public Media
January 7, 2026 – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — the long-standing nonprofit that historically funneled federal support to public radio and television stations across the United States — has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years of operation. Created by Congress in 1967 under the Public Broadcasting Act, CPB served as the steward of federal investments in public media, distributing grants to more...
Brian Clay Earle
Funeral Service for Brian Clay Earle, age 63 will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at WestOaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at the Earle Family Cemetery in Yantis, Texas.Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at West Oaks Funeral Home.Mr. Earle passed away on January 1, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Brian was born on October 6, 1962, to Billy Clyde Earle and Linda Gale...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Detains Fifty Illegal Aliens in Raids Throughout the Houston Area
January 7, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Investigation Division recently detained fifty illegal aliens during continued operational activity in the Houston metropolitan area and turned them over to federal authorities for deportation proceedings. “Texas has been invaded by foreign illegals who rob Americans of their safety and opportunity,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Under the corrupt Biden Administration,...
Kristopher Allen Karl
October 20, 1951 — January 3, 2026 Kristopher Allen Karl, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on October 20, 1951, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to Lawrence O. and Judith (Green) Karl. Kris is survived by his wife, Susie Karl; daughter, Kelly Karl; brothers, Lawrence Karl III, John Karl and his wife Debbie, Thomas Karl, Robert Karl, and Tim...
Texas Hits Historic Highs For Texans Working, Total Labor Force
January 7, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the Texas economy as the state set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force. Texas also continues to grow jobs at a faster annual rate than the U.S. as a whole based on November employment data. “Texas offers boundless opportunities for hardworking Texans and innovative entrepreneurs to thrive,” said Governor...
