Marion Edwin Hughes Jr.
September 6, 1951 — October 27, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Marion (JR) Edwin Hughes Jr, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Shannon Oaks Church, Fellowship Hall, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Hughes passed away on October 27, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. JR was born on September 6, 1951 in Eldorado, Texas to Marion Edwin and Doris...
Charles Floyd Perry
Charles Floyd Perry June 20, 1953 ~ October 27, 2025 (age 72) Funeral Services for Charles Floyd Perry will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Baptist Church with Pastor Troy L. Young officiating. Charles Floyd Perry, age 72, was born to the parentage of Claude Perry Jr. and Johnnie Mae Moore Petty on June 20, 1953, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Charles passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at...
New Financial Literacy Course Coming for Texas High School Students
October 28, 2025 – In a major education shift, all Texas public high school students will soon be required to complete a dedicated half-credit course in personal financial literacy. The law, signed earlier this year as House Bill 27, mandates that students entering ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year earn this credit before graduating. The move reflects growing concern that many young adults reaching age 18 are equipped to...
Your Local Grocery Store Needs SNAP
SNAP Cutoff Threatens to Hit Texas Grocers Hard October 29, 2025 – The suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for an estimated 3.5 million Texans could ripple far beyond the families who rely on the aid. Economists and industry experts warn that grocery stores—especially small, locally owned ones—will face sharp revenue declines if the federal government shutdown continues into the weekend....
Food Resources Around Hopkins County
October 28, 2025 – Here are a few key support options and county-level hotspots in Texas to watch if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are delayed — based on recent reports: 📍 Counties / Regions at elevated risk The North Texas Food Bank (12-county North Texas service area) estimates about 460,000 people could be impacted by a benefit halt in that region. In the South Texas / Rio Grande Valley region,...
Attorney General Paxton Sues Big Pharma Manufacturers for Deceptively Marketing Tylenol to Pregnant Mothers Despite Known Dangers to Unborn Children
October 28, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for deceptively marketing Tylenol to pregnant mothers despite knowing that early exposure to acetaminophen, Tylenol’s only active ingredient, leads to a significantly increased risk of autism and other disorders. “Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks. These corporations lied for decades,...
Donna Hill
March 3, 1953 — October 25, 2025 Manhattan, KS Graveside for Donna Hill, age 72 of Manhattan, Kansas will be held at 11:15 A.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Mrs. Hill passed away on October 25, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas. Donna was born on March 3, 1953 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Norwood Leon and...
James (Dewey) Dixon
June 8, 1965 — October 25, 2025 Como Graveside service for James (Dewey) Dixon, age 60 of Como, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. om Monday, November 3, 2025 at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. L.D. Baxley officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Dixon passed away on October 25, 2025 at his residence. James (Dewey) Dixon
Jackie “J.R” Watkins
Jackie “J.R” Watkins April 16, 1937 — October 25, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Jackie “J.R” Watkins, age 88 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Mark Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Talon Cockrum, Canyon Cockrum, Jake Cockrum, Justin Watkins, Chad Watkins and Jon Watkins serving as...
Brenda Bearden Pogue
Brenda Bearden Pogue Obituary Funeral Service for Brenda Bearden Pogue, age 76, will be at 2:00 p.m. on October 30, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Pastor Cody Ryan Chester officiating. Hayden Pogue, Richard Dannheim, Dylan Dannheim, Dallas Dannheim, Brian Milton, and John Milton will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Elijah Pogue, Gabriel Pogie, and Randy Chester. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...
