Proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir Hits Minor Obstacle
June 29, 2025 – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has officially declared an interregional water conflict between Region C (the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area) and Region D (East Texas) regarding the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir is a planned water supply reservoir in the Sulphur River Basin in Titus, Red River, and Franklin counties about 100 miles northeast of the Dallas-Fort...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, June 29, 2025
Hey friends!! While studying in the John chapter 4, I was reading about the woman at the well and there were a few takeaways that really just spoke so much to my heart, so I wanted to share them here. – Jesus found her in her sin and He offered her Living Water, eternal life. He revealed Himself as the Messiah to a woman who, by society’s standards, was an outcast. She was a despised Samaritan and a woman who had 5...
Edward D. Marley
July 30, 1936 — June 26, 2025 Dike Born on July 30, 1936, Ed lived a full and honorable life rooted in family, hard work, and quiet strength. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for eight years and later built a career as a Refrigeration Engineer. In retirement he continued working tirelessly on his land, gardening, raising cattle, and checking off Linda’s honey-do-list. He was never one to sit still too long. Whether he...
Fred Dalton Heiber
December 21, 1954 ~ June 26, 2025 (age 70) Fred Heiber Obituary A visitation for Fred Dalton Heiber, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at West Oaks Funeral Home. Fred passed away at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1954 in Camden, Arkansas the son of Fred James Heiber and Denver Faye Phillips Heiber. Fred met Patricia...
Mary Preuss Wilson
September 16, 1932 — June 23, 2025 Sulphur Springs Mary E. Larsen Preuss Wilson, affectionately known as Ma by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the age of 92. Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 16, 1932, to Lawrence and Grace (Anderson) Larsen. Her family moved several times throughout her childhood, finally settling in Texas when...
Texas Gun Law Changes Coming September
June 27, 2025 – Over the weekend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a series of bills aimed at strengthening Second Amendment protections and curbing local efforts to implement stricter gun control policies. The newly enacted legislation, which takes effect on September 1, 2025, makes it easier for Texans to own certain firearms while limiting the power of local governments to enforce gun restrictions. Among the most...
TxDOT seeks feedback on $101.6 billion, 10-year plan
Public comment period begins Friday, June 27 and ends Monday, July 28 AUSTIN – Now’s the time to weigh in on proposed projects in communities across the state. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working on a new 10-year statewide transportation plan to meet the demand of a growing population and a thriving economy. What is the 10-year plan? The draft 2026 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) includes an estimated...
One Month Left to Enter the 2025 State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Contests
By Bridget Browning | June 27, 2025 | With just one month remaining, the State Fair of Texas is calling on all artists, crafters, and culinary creators to submit their work for the annual Creative Arts Contests. Whether you’re a detailed arts and crafts lover with a love for quilting, canning, or photography or a passionate home cook who enjoys making savory sensations or sweet treats, the State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Contests...
COMMISSIONER MILLER PRAISES TEXAS LEGISLATURE FOR PUTTING A FORK IN LAB-GROWN MEAT
The bill banning lab-grown meat safeguards Texas agriculture and consumers AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today celebrated that Texas officially became the seventh state in the nation to ban the sale and production of lab-grown meat. The legislation, recently signed by Governor Greg Abbott, is now set to take effect on September 1, 2025. The measure will ban the sale of cell-cultured protein products for human...
What is the Texas Bullion Depository?
June 26, 2025 – The Texas Bullion Depository is a state-run facility established to securely store precious metals such as gold and silver on behalf of individuals, businesses, institutions, and even government entities. Located in Leander, Texas, the depository represents a unique initiative by the state to provide an alternative to traditional federally controlled storage options, offering Texans more direct control over their...
