Commissioner Sid Miller Outlines Five-Point Beef Policy to Support U.S. Consumers and Producers
AUSTIN, Texas (October 23, 2025) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller unveiled a detailed five-point plan Thursday aimed at rebuilding America’s cattle herd, reducing beef prices at the grocery store, and protecting U.S. ranchers from what he described as “failed Biden administration policies.” Miller’s proposal follows a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plan introduced this week under President Donald Trump’s...
Wiley Ronald “Ronnie” Suttle, Jr.
November 2, 1957 — October 21, 2025 Forney Graveside inurnment service for Ronnie Suttle, age 67 of Forney, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at South Liberty Cemetery with Bro Robert Burns. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Suttle passed away on October 21, 2025 at TX Health H.E.B. Ronnie was born on November 2, 1957, in College Station, Texas to Wiley R. and Billie Joyce (Cooper) Suttle. Ronnie was...
Debra “Debbie” Kenney
September 8, 1963 — October 21, 2025 Yantis TX. Visitation for Debbie Kenney, age 62 of Yantis, Texas will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Kenney passed away on October 21, 2025 at Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler. Debbie was born on September 8, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. She married Kim Harold Kenney on September 28, 2001 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Debbie was a homemaker....
2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest Presented by Lucchese
By State Fair of Texas | October 22, 2025 | It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today, October 22, 2025. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica Bonilla of Irving, Texas, and now he wants to give another loyal Fair fan the opportunity to design his next pair that he’ll debut at the...
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...
