Gerald Edwin Thomas
June 30, 1936 — October 17, 2025 On Friday, October 17, 2025, Gerald Edwin Thomas, age 89, passed away peacefully in his assisted living care facility, Hopkins Court, in Sulphur Springs, Tx with his daughter by his side. Gerald was born on June 30, 1936, in DeQueen, Arkansas to Reed and Belle Thomas. He was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas and spent many years taking his family to all the Razorback football games. Mr....
Attorney General Ken Paxton Arrests 35 Illegal Aliens for Immigration Violations Through Partnership with Trump Administration
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Investigative Division has detained and turned over for deportation 35 illegal aliens through its Section 287(g) agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). “Through our partnership with the Trump Administration, Texas is a safer place. Every illegal must be found, detained, and deported,” said Attorney General Paxton. “The...
Headed North? New Oklahoma Laws Target Drunk Drivers
New Oklahoma Law Expands Felony DUI Criteria Starting November 1 October 22, 2025 – A new Oklahoma law taking effect November 1 will significantly toughen penalties for driving under the influence, expanding the criteria for what qualifies as a felony DUI offense. Oklahoma casinos say 80% of their patrons are from the Lone Star State. Under the revised statute, individuals can now face felony charges even for a first-time DUI,...
Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra Concert
October 22, 2025 – Join the Youth Orchestra at the First Baptist Church Chapel on October 26 for a Classical Music Concert.
Opinion: Trump’s Tariffs Are a Win for Rural America
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller October 21, 2025 – If anyone still doubts that the Trump administration is serious about standing up for America’s farmers and ranchers, the latest round of agricultural tariffs should put those doubts to rest. For far too long, our producers have been treated as bargaining chips in a global trade system tilted against them, especially by foreign powers like China, where...
Billy “Willy Billy” Calhoun
August 17, 1935 — October 19, 2025 Sulphur Springs Billy “Willy Billy” Calhoun, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on October 19, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Billy was born on August 17, 1935 in Greenville, Texas to Tim V. and Deley (McCann) Calhoun. He married Marilyn Files in California in 1974. Billy was a truck driver most of his life, although he was a man of many talents. He was a veteran of the...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wants Voters To Prove Citizenship
October 21, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading a coalition of 14 state attorneys general in a push to reshape federal voter-registration rules by filing a joint comment with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The filing supports a rulemaking petition from the America First Legal Foundation (AFL) that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship on the federal voter‐registration form. Paxton argues...
Tariffs Are Increasing the Cost of Fertilizer
October 21, 2025 – A new analysis reveals that tariffs under the administration of Donald Trump are already shifting fertilizer supply chains and increasing costs for U.S. agricultural customers. The report shows that between April and September, imports of potash from countries targeted by new levies fell by about 31 percent, while imports from Canada—mostly exempt under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement...
National School Bus Safety Week
October 20, 2025 – National School Bus Safety Week will be observed October 20–24, 2025, highlighting the importance of keeping students safe on and around school buses. The annual campaign, organized by the National Association for Pupil Transportation, promotes awareness among students, parents, drivers, and communities about responsible behavior near buses and roadways. This year’s theme, “Driving Safely Together,” focuses on...
Peanut Allergies on the Decline
October 20, 2025 – Peanut allergies, once among the most feared food sensitivities in children, appear to be on the decline, according to new research and medical observations across the United States. A growing body of evidence suggests that early exposure to peanuts, rather than strict avoidance, has significantly reduced allergy rates among young children. Pediatricians credit updated guidelines from the National Institute of...
