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...
Ready for ‘Texas Time’, Not So Fast There Pardner
June 23, 2025 – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that would establish “Texas Time,” a move to place the state on permanent daylight saving time. However, despite the bill’s signing, the change cannot take effect unless the U.S. Congress first amends federal law to allow states to make such a shift. Under the bill introduced by Conroe Republican Will Metcalf, the standard time in the state will be referred to as...
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Date, Initial Agenda
Signs 1,155 Bills, Vetoes 28 Bills For 89th Regular Legislative Session June 23, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 28 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin on Monday, July 21, along with an initial list of...
Texas Hemp and THC Products in Limbo… Again
June 23, 2025 – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown out a proposed statewide ban on consumable hemp-derived THC products, such as gummies and vapes, a move that surprised both supporters and opponents of the legislation. The bill, which had gained momentum with strong backing from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republican leaders, aimed to ban these popular products that make up a large portion of the state’s rapidly growing hemp...
It’s Official; No Cell Phone Use in Public Schools
June 23, 2025 – A new Texas law will soon prohibit K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s signing of the bill aimed at reducing distractions and improving student focus. The legislation, widely supported by educators and policymakers, is part of a broader push to address concerns over declining academic performance and rising behavioral issues tied to excessive screen time. It will...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, June 22, 2025
Hey friends! As I was driving to work the other day, the Lord began speaking to my heart about His Word and I wanted to share it with you here today! It’s not what he says or she says or they say; it’s what HE says! His WORD TRANSFORMS LIVES! I can stand here all day saying all the this and that’s and whatnots filling void around the word of God but if you want to see your life...
Good Year For Watermelons, Bad Year For Growers
June 22, 2025 – Texas watermelon growers are facing a challenging season as strong yields and high-quality fruit have not translated into profitable market prices. Despite favorable growing conditions that produced an abundant and excellent crop, prices have remained disappointingly low as the peak of the watermelon season approaches. Growers report that a combination of market saturation and competition from other states has...
Pamela Gale Bell
October 20, 1958 — June 18, 2025 Sulphur Springs, Texas Pamela Gale Bell, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. Pamela Gale Bell was born on October 20, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Glenda Joyce Evans. Pam was a Pharmacy Technician for many years and was a member of several Pharmacy Technician organizations. She loved butterflies and...
Jerry Lamb
February 23, 1947 — June 19, 2025 Brashear Jerry Lee Lamb, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Brashear, Texas surrounded by loved ones on June 19, 2025. Jerry was born on February 23, 1947, in Longview, Texas to Louis Amos Lamb and Mary Bernice Voorhies, and he was lovingly raised by T.D. Gafford after the untimely passing of his father. Jerry married Lynda Robinson on February 23, 1991, in Upland, California. He was a...
Kenneth Stieber
July 22, 1968 — June 18, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for Kenneth Stieber, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. A military graveside service honoring his life and service will take place at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will include Jeff Wells, Darian Chaney, Tommy Sanderson,...
