Renata Vanderburg
Renata Vanderburg, age 61, of Cumby, Texas passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Renata Vanderburg, age 61, of Cumby, Texas passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Renata Lou Vanderburg was born on May 28, 1964 in Paris, Texas to Lewie Vanderburg, Jr. and Margaret Ann (Brown) Vanderburg. Renata obtained aBachelor’s degree in Education from Texas A&M Commerce and a Master’s degree in Business...
St. James Catholic Church Multi Weekend Garage Sale
June 24, 2025 – St. James Catholic Church Garage sale is coming up soon. It will occupy three consecutive weekends. All proceed go to the ‘Bless The Church’ fund.
Annada Jones
Annada Elliott Jones passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of William “Bill” and Marguerite Gilbert Elliott. She married James Frank Jones on December 17, 1976 who was the love of her life and they were married for 48 years. After graduation from Sulphur Springs High School, she completed her degrees from East Texas State...
Blue Blaze Booster Club Buddy Camp Coming Soon
June 24, 2025 – Where: Sulphur Springs High School Gym Campers will meet at the Cafeteria entrance (Houston Street side) for registration and check in. When: July 30- Aug 1st Who: Students going in grades K-8 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $65 per camper $45 each additional camper Blue Blaze Officers visited the KSST Studios What’s Included: 3 Camp Clinic days filled with dance choreography, technique, and relationship...
State Fair of Texas Shooter Sentenced
May 24, 2025 – Cameron Turner, the man responsible for opening fire inside the State Fair of Texas food court in 2023, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The shooting, which injured three individuals, sparked widespread concern over security measures at one of the state’s most iconic public events. According to police reports, Turner, now 23, claimed he felt threatened by one of the victims and...
You Can Vote on the ‘Horny Toad’ Lizard Plate
June 24, 2025 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is inviting the public to help select a new design for the iconic Texas Horned Lizard license plate. This special plate, first introduced 25 years ago, was the inaugural design in Texas’s Conservation License Plate program. Since its launch, the plate has raised over $5 million to support the protection and conservation of native Texas wildlife, making it both a...
Kay Frazier
Patricia Kay Frazier entered the presence of her heavenly father on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the young age of 76. She was born on August 22,1948, to William Ray (Billy) Chester and Hilga (Blount) Chester in Hopkins County. Kay was raised in Sulphur Bluff where she graduated high school as Salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart Zack Frazier June 17, 1966. They were blessed with two daughters, Angie and...
Senator Joan Huffman Announcers Run for Texas AG
June 23, 2025 – State Senator Joan Huffman (R–Houston) has officially entered the 2026 race for Texas Attorney General, solidifying her place in a rapidly growing Republican field for the open seat. With Ken Paxton stepping down to run for U.S. Senate, the GOP primary is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in memory. Huffman brings nearly two decades of legislative experience to her campaign. First elected to the Texas...
Jenkins Lemonade Stand and Give Back This Weekend
June 23, 2025 – Head over to Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs on Saturday June 28 for some lemonade and help out the Northeast Texas Food Bank. Jenkins and Jenkins Lawncare will be sponsoring the event. They and their children will be selling beverages from 12pm till 6pm. “The 10% is gonna go to the Northeast Texas food bank. They’ve helped feed our kids when we needed help and they feed 100’s more everyday. The kids are...
Marilyn Coker
August 29, 1938 — June 22, 2025 Yantis Funeral Service for Marilyn Coker, age 86, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Yantis, Texas. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Coker passed away at Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Sunday, June 22, 225. Marilyn...
