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...
USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Border for Livestock Trade
July 1, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a phased reopening of five key southern ports for livestock trade, following positive evaluations of Mexico’s response to the New World Screwworm outbreak. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) determined that Mexican authorities have effectively controlled the pest, clearing the way for a cautious resumption of cross-border animal movements....
Cruz and Cornyn Want Space Shuttle Back in Texas
June 30, 2025 – Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn are making a renewed push to bring the Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston by embedding their initiative—the “Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act”—into the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” now advancing through the U.S. Senate. The legislation, a key part of President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, includes broad tax cuts, infrastructure investments, and nearly $10 billion in...
Are You A Texas Electric Cooperative Member? You Could Win Gulf Shrimp
June 30, 2025 – Texas Gulf shrimp are harvested from the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its coastal bay systems. Their reputation for premium quality is derived from a natural, robust flavor prized by good cooks and renowned chefs alike. In fact, top Texas chefs are fortunate to have the Gulf of Mexico and its bounty in their own backyard. They consistently choose wild-caught Gulf shrimp in their kitchens, because...
State Fair of Texas Wins; No Guns at the Fair
June 30, 2025 – A Dallas County judge has dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit challenging the State Fair of Texas’ firearm ban, handing a win to organizers and the City of Dallas. On June 24, Judge Emily Tobolowsky granted summary judgment in favor of the fair and the city, effectively ending the lawsuit before it reached trial. Paxton had argued that because the State Fair is held on city-owned Fair Park, licensed...
