Mary Kernes
September 30, 1935 — October 30, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Mary Kernes, age 90 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00P.M. on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Kernes passed away on October 30, 2025 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Mary was born on September 30,...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, November 2, 2025
Friends your VALUE is not determined by what others think of you, what others say about you, what you do, what you have accomplished, what job you have, how big your house or bank account is, what car you drive, what company you keep. Your VALUE is determined by WHO created you and WHAT HE was willing to pay for YOU! And you were created by the KING OF KINGS, THE LORD OF LORDS, THE GOD ALMIGHTY!! And guess what! HE was willing to pay...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Finalizes Historic Settlement with Google and Secures $1.375 Billion from the Big Tech Giant for Violating Texans’ Privacy Rights
October 31, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Google has signed the historic $1.375 billion settlement agreement with the State of Texas, marking the conclusion of two of the largest data privacy enforcement actions ever brought by a single state against the tech giant. “This historic $1.375 billion price tag for Google’s misconduct sends a clear warning to all of Big Tech that I will take aggressive action...
Donald Thomas Betz
June 5, 1959 ~ October 29, 2025 (age 66) Donald Betz Obituary Memorial Service for Donald Thomas Betz will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Donald passed away on October 29, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our...
Hunters for the Hungry Donates New Deer Processing Trailer to East Texas Food Bank
October 31, 2025 – TYLER — The East Texas Food Bank unveiled a new deer processing trailer this week, donated through the Hunters for the Hungry program — a statewide effort that turns harvested deer into meals for Texans in need. The mobile trailer, showcased Wednesday, will help streamline the process of collecting, cleaning, and storing venison donations from area hunters during deer season. The program is a partnership...
Commissioner Miller Statement on Keeping Commitment to Texas Kids
The following statement may be attributed to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller: October 31, 2025 – “At the Texas Department of Agriculture, our mission to serve the children of Texas never stops. I want to assure parents, teachers, and school nutrition teams across our state that Texas school meal programs will continue to operate without interruption despite this damaging Schumer government shutdown. Texas families can...
Texas Restaurant & Hospitality Sector Feels Strain Amid Economic Cooling
October 30, 2025 – Across Texas, restaurant and hospitality businesses are showing signs of economic stress, with lower foot traffic, shrinking margins and labor shortages increasingly squeezing operators. According to the Texas Restaurant Association, 85 percent of restaurant owners say their profit margins are now lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the challenge stems from rising costs—ingredients, utilities,...
Texas Farm Bureau names 2025 Clover Cash grant recipients
October 30, 2025 – By Emmy Powell – Communications Specialist – Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) awarded $14,000 to 14 county and district 4-H programs through the Clover Cash Grant Program. Now in its sixth year, the program continues to inspire 4-H members to explore agriculture through creative, innovative and engaging educational projects. “Farm Bureau is dedicated to supporting the next generation of agricultural...
Texas Manufacturing and AI Boom Hinges on Access to Affordable Water
October 30, 2025 – As the Trump administration pushes forward with policies to revive U.S. manufacturing — including tariffs, regulatory reform, and easier credit — Texas is once again in the spotlight. The state’s vast land, strong energy infrastructure, and central location make it an attractive hub for industry. But one key question looms large: Can Texas deliver enough affordable water to fuel its manufacturing future? Water...
Commissioner Miller Praises FDA’s Emergency Authorization of New Screwworm Treatment for Dogs
October 30, 2025 – AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is commending the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for issuing the first-ever Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug, calling it “a major win for animal health and the American people.” The authorization, announced this week, allows veterinarians to use a new treatment targeting New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in dogs. The...
