Ozie Marie Wright
Funeral Service for Ozie Marie Wright, age 88 will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7,2025, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Gaylon Wright officiating. Interment willfollow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Wright passed away June 28, 2025, inSulphur Springs, Texas. Ozie was born on May 25, 1937, to Leoza and Catherine Askew Nash in East Caney,Texas. She married the love of her life, Orange George (O.G.) Wright on...
Scott Michael Seib
Funeral Service for Scott Michael Seib will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Yantis Cemetery. Scott passed away on June 27, 2025. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.
CHRISTUS Health urges fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July
(EAST TEXAS) – As the Fourth of July approaches, CHRISTUS Health is reminding families that fireworks, while a fun tradition on Independence Day, carry serious risks when not handled with care. The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) annual fireworks report found that there were 11 deaths and over 14,700 injuries related to fireworks in the U.S. in 2024, an increase of 38% in deaths and 52% in injuries compared to 2023....
Solar Power Dominates The Day
June 30, 2025 – Sunny skies in Texas are fueling record-breaking solar energy output. On recent clear days, solar generation has powered a significant portion of the grid’s demand, underpinning the state’s energy resilience during peak summer heat. Power sources as of 9AM Monday morning. Texas now leads the nation in solar capacity growth, second only to California in total solar output. With new projects continuing to...
Texas Budget Surpluses May Be Coming to an End
June 30, 2025 – After several years of record-breaking surpluses, Texas lawmakers may soon face tighter fiscal conditions. According to budget analysts, the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds and a slowdown in sales tax revenue growth could constrain the Texas Legislature’s ability to fund major initiatives in the coming years. Texas benefited from massive federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with surging...
New Guidance Enforces English Proficiency for Truckers
June 30, 2025 – In May 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy signed a new order strengthening enforcement of the English proficiency requirement for commercial truck drivers. This move aligns with the Trump Administration’s ongoing focus on enhancing road safety, promoting accountability, and ensuring clear communication on America’s highways. The updated guidance directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Governor Abbott Secures Federal Extension for Healthy Texas Women Program
On June 27, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced the federal renewal of the Healthy Texas Women Medicaid waiver through June 30, 2030. The waiver, approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ensures continued funding and support for critical women’s health services in Texas. “By securing this waiver extension through 2030, Texas will further support the health and well-being of women, especially those most...
Tropical storms Barry and Flossie Will Miss Texas
June 29, 2025 – As of late June 2025, Tropical Storm Barry and Tropical Storm Flossie have both formed off the coasts of Mexico—Barry in the Gulf of Mexico and Flossie in the eastern Pacific. Barry, located in the Bay of Campeche, is moving northwest at about 6 mph with sustained winds around 45 mph. Forecasts show it tracking toward northeastern Mexico, likely making landfall late Sunday night. While Texas will avoid a direct...
Sixth Annual Texas Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
June 29, 2025 – Summer is calling, and the sixth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is here to help you explore Texas. It’s a great opportunity to discover something new about the place we call home. Prizes! Play to win prizes from Whole Earth Provision Co., Texas Historical Commission, Families in Nature and Texas State Parks. Get Started How does GOSH work? Check the list and choose your destination — you can attempt to...
Gov. Abbott Calls July 21 Special Session After Signing 1,155 Bills
June 29, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will convene on Monday, July 21, following the conclusion of the 89th Regular Legislative Session, during which he signed 1,155 bills and vetoed 26. “All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency priorities were passed and signed into law,” his office confirmed. These include landmark measures on property tax relief, teacher pay raises,...
