Pearlene Mausser
January 27, 1944 — August 11, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for Pearlene Mausser, age 81, of Sulphur Springs will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Mausser passed away at Rock Creek Nursing Home on Monday, August 11, 2025. Pearlene Mausser
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SERVES UP GOOD NEWS ON SCHOOL NUTRITION
August 12, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that students eligible for reduced-price meals can now receive school meals at no cost to their families. The 89th Texas Legislature has extended the funding that supports reduced-price school breakfasts over the last two school years and has allocated extra funds to cover reduced-price school lunches starting after September 1, 2025. Funding...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Eli Lilly Over Alleged Kickback Scheme
August 12, 2025 – Austin, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, accusing the company of bribing medical providers to prescribe its high-demand medications, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, which are widely used for diabetes management and weight loss. According to the lawsuit, Eli Lilly illegally offered incentives such as “free nurses” and reimbursement support...
Western Half of Texas Remains Parched as Burn Bans Widen
August 13, 2025 – The western half of Texas continues to endure extremely dry conditions, prompting a growing number of counties to enact burn bans amid rising wildfire risks. Persistent heat, low humidity, and minimal rainfall have left vegetation brittle and highly flammable across much of the region. As of this week, more than 100 Texas counties—primarily west of I-35—have active burn bans in place, restricting outdoor...
Marie Chester
November 12, 1924 — August 11, 2025 Dike Funeral service for Marie Chester, age 100, of Dike, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Donnie Powers and Dubby Henton officiating. Interment will follow at Mahoney Cemetery with Roger Burks, Gary Burks, Donald Patterson, Dubby Henton, Timmy Dorner, Brian Dorner, Donnie Powers, and Jay McClung serving...
Norman Scott Morris
December 18, 1938 ~ August 10, 2025 (age 86) Norman Scott Morris passed away on August 10, 2025. Services are pending. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Jane Easley
May 16, 1943 — August 11, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Jane (English) Easley, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Mark Garrett officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Ms. Easley passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehab on Monday, August 11, 2025. Deloras Jane Easley was born on May 16, 1943 in Hopkins County to George Truett and...
Jeremy Clay Jacks
Graveside service for Jeremy Clay Jacks, age 49, of Frisco, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Perry Johnson officiating. Josh McCord, Jordan Strickland, Casey Riddle, Tony Harry, Jeff Brown, and Brian Porter will serve as pallbearers.Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur...
Texas Opens Nominations For The 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
August 11, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Nominations are now being accepted for the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Every day, Texans from all walks of life give...
Cocoa Prices Soar Amid Climate and Crop Crises in West Africa
August 12, 2025 – Global cocoa prices have surged to record highs in recent months, driven by severe climate disruptions and crop diseases devastating key growing regions in West Africa, where nearly 70% of the world’s cocoa is produced. Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the top two cocoa-producing countries, are facing unprecedented challenges. Erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures—linked to climate...
