$12 Billion in Border Reimbursement Passes House
May 23, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott today expressed his gratitude to the United States House of Representatives for including $12 billion in President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” to reimburse states for expenses incurred while addressing the ongoing border crisis. The funding is intended to compensate states like Texas that have invested significant resources in securing the southern border amid what Abbott and...
Neighboring Hunt County Receives Portion of $6.8 Million in Grants
May 23, 2025 – AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.8 million in grants, funding 24 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) supports recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition through grants funded from a portion of the federal gas tax generated by fuel purchases for off-highway...
Governor Abbott Announces Record-Breaking $46.3 Million In Grants To Serve Veterans And Their Families
May 22, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $46,315,000 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will be distributed to 175 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC Commissioners at their meeting last week, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies throughout Texas that provide direct services to veterans and...
Texas Game Wardens Issue Safety Reminder Ahead of Busy Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2025 – AUSTIN – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for a busy summer on lakes, rivers and coastal waters to keep boaters safe. With more than 560,000 registered boats and an estimated 359,000 unregistered paddlecraft on Texas waterways, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging boaters to make wearing life jackets, sober operation of boats and common-sense safety their...
Wonder Junction Coming to Calvary Baptist Church
May 22, 2025 – Calvary Baptist Church invites you to Vacation Bible School. The date is June 2nd-6th at 6:00-9:00 p.m. For ages 4 years-6th grade. The Vacation Bible School is titled Wonder Junction by Answers in Genesis. It is a Western Themed Bible School. We will have Covered Wagon Rides on Tuesday night. There is no cost and supper will be provided each night with Friday night being a Hamburger and Hot Dog supper for the...
Arbala Homecoming and Cemetery Meeting 2025
May 22, 2025 – A meeting will be held at 9:45 AM.A covered dish lunch will be served in the Community Center around noon June 1, 2024. Donation for the upkeep of the cemetery are greatly appreciated. Keep up with cemetery news on Facebook at the Arbala Cemetery Association Page. Everyone is welcome. Arbala Cemetery in Arbala Texas
Homegoing Celebration for Laron Dewayne Ross
Public Viewing: May 23,2025 at Green Leaf Mortuary 200 Putman St. Sulphur Springs Texas, 75482 Time: 3pm until 6pm Service: May 24,2025 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church Time:12pm
Barbara Helton Cotten
November 29, 1950 — May 19, 2025ComoVisitation for Barbara Helton Cotten, age 74, of Como, Texas will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Cotten passed away in Kilgore, Texas on Monday, May 19, 2025. Barbara Cotten was born on November 29, 1950 in Commerce, Texas to Oscar “Shorty” and Ivy (Fox) Helton. She married Herbert Cotton on August 11, 1989. When...
Barbara Ann Ballard
A private family burial will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park for Barbara Ann Ballard, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Ballard passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Barbara Ann Ballard was born on December 28, 1936 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Ferris and Bertha (Phillips) Wyatt. She married Mickey M. Ballard in Sulphur Springs, Texas in 1959. She worked 35 years at Rockwell International as a master scheduler. She...
Flag Football Set for 2028 Olympics
May 21, 2025 – NFL owners have officially approved the participation of NFL players in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a historic milestone for both the sport and the league. The decision, announced this week, paves the way for top professional football talent to represent the United States and potentially other countries in the Olympic Games as flag football makes its debut on the international stage....
