David Coggins
September 16, 1964 — May 27, 2025 Miller Grove Visitation for David Coggins, age 60, of Miller Grove, Texas will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Coggins passed away at his home in Miller Grove on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. David Edward Coggins was born on September 16, 1964 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Clarence and Matilda Ann (Patterson) Coggins. David is...
Vanilla Float Flavor Coming to Texas Again This Summer
May 28, 2025 – Central Texas soda fans, rejoice—Dr Pepper is bringing back its beloved Vanilla Float flavor, and local shelves are already seeing signs of hoarding as excitement bubbles over. The nostalgic flavor, first introduced as a limited release nearly a decade ago, blends Dr Pepper’s signature 23 flavors with the creamy sweetness of vanilla ice cream. Its return has sparked a wave of enthusiasm, especially in Central...
Texas Senate Passes Controversial Bill Defining Gender by Biology
May 28, 2025 – In a late-night session, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 229 on a 20-11 party-line vote, advancing legislation that legally defines “man” and “woman” based strictly on reproductive anatomy. The bill had already cleared the House and now heads to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. House Bill 229, dubbed the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” defines a woman as an individual whose reproductive system is...
USDA Mission to Visit Mexico Amid Efforts to Lift Cattle Import Suspension
May 28, 2025 – A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) delegation is set to travel to Mexico in the coming days as part of efforts to evaluate measures aimed at controlling the New World screwworm outbreak, Mexico’s agriculture ministry announced Tuesday. The visit could lead to the lifting of the current U.S. suspension on Mexican cattle imports. Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm fly, or simply screwworm or...
Texas Hosts First-Ever FFA Auctioneering Camp
May 28, 2025 – Texas has launched its first-ever Future Farmers of America (FFA) Auctioneering Camp, marking a major milestone in agricultural education and leadership development. The inaugural event brought together FFA students from across the state to learn the art and business of auctioneering, a vital skill in the agricultural industry. Held in collaboration with the Texas Auctioneers Association and the National Auction...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Two Illegal Aliens in Connection with the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine
May 28, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of an illegal alien suspected of killing a woman kayaking on Lake Grapevine over the weekend and another illegal alien who helped her flee the scene of the crime. Ava Moore On Sunday, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez—an illegal alien from Venezuela—struck and killed an 18-year-old woman, Ava Moore, on Lake Grapevine with a jet ski. The suspect then fled...
Save Your Pennies Now More Than Ever
May 27, 2025 – The U.S. Mint confirmed that it will officially cease production of the penny, marking the end of a coin that has circulated in American commerce for over 160 years. The Mint has placed its final order of penny blanks, signaling the closure of an era for the smallest denomination in U.S. currency. The name Penny (or Penney) as a surname comes from the Old English word “penig,” referring to a coin,...
Can You Dig It?
May 27, 2025 – By Shannon McIntire – LUBBOCK — Stunning discoveries sometimes lie just below the surface. A recent archeological excavation in the Lubbock area unearthed some colossal creatures. And the discoveries are just beginning. “During the environmental review for Loop 88, TxDOT contracted an archeological survey,” said Chris Ringstaff, project planner with TxDOT’s environmental affairs division. “They found the...
Accused Jet Ski Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested; Confirmed as Illegal Alien
May 27, 2025 – Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez has been arrested in connection with the death of Ava Moore, according to a statement released by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Gonzalez, originally from Venezuela, was taken into custody along with a male accomplice who allegedly assisted her in fleeing the scene. Both individuals are reported to be in the United States illegally, as confirmed by Paxton’s office....
Janice Callahan
November 18, 1943 — May 24, 2025 Sulphur Springs Janice Callahan, age 81 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Rock Creek Nursing and Rehab on Saturday, May 24, 2025. No services are planned at this time. With our condolences.
