Elaine Abston
August 2, 1949 — April 26, 2026 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Elaine Abston, age 76 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Greenwood Cemetery with Joel Newsom officiating and Brad Carr, D.J. Carr, Dustin Carr, Branton Carr, Kasey Long, and Jason Mahan serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Greenwood Baptist Church, Saltillo, Texas. Mrs. Abston...
Drone-Assisted Deer Hunt Sparks Legal Case and Debate in Indiana
April 27, 2026 – A high-profile hunting case in southern Indiana is raising new questions about technology, ethics, and fairness in the field after authorities confirmed a prized deer was tracked using a drone before being killed. The case centers on a massive 17-point buck nicknamed the “Nucor Monarch,” a well-known animal frequently spotted near the Nucor steel fabrication plant. The deer had become something of a local legend...
Texas Leads Nation in Canine Heartworm Cases as Parasite Spreads to New Regions
April 27, 2026 – Texas has emerged as the nation’s leader in canine heartworm cases for the first time, according to new data released by the American Heartworm Society. The group’s 2025 Heartworm Incidence Map, published earlier this month, shows the highest concentration of infections in eastern Texas, highlighting a growing concern for pet owners and veterinarians. The survey, conducted in early 2026 using data from more than...
Margarita Sanchez
April 24, 1965 — April 24, 2026 Dike TX. It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Margarita Sanchez, 61, of Dike, Texas. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and a dear friend to many, Margarita entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and cherished memories. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Tuesday, April 28, from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., with a Rosary...
Evening Market on Connally Coming Up May 9th
April 24, 2026 – A group of business owners in Sulphur Springs are joining together to put on a evening market on Connally St on May 9th, 2026. The pre-Mother’s Day event will have a variety of offerings, but will partially focus on what Moms might like. One local business in particular will be selling homemade macarons. A macaron is a delicate French meringue-based confection made from almond flour, egg whites, and...
Texas Attorney General Claims Victory as Federal Appeal Dropped in Gun Rule Case
April 27, 2026 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is declaring a significant legal victory after the federal government moved to dismiss its appeal of a court injunction blocking a controversial firearm regulation introduced during the Biden administration. The rule, issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), sought to broaden the definition of who qualifies as a firearms “dealer” under federal...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 26, 2026
Hey friends!! A few years back me and my girls and my mom went to the Blanchard Springs Caverns in Arkansas. They were absolutely amazing!! Such beauty our God creates. Such a masterpiece. As we were leaving, I thought, “I wonder what the outside looks like?” Well friends, it was just like any other mountains side around us; green, lush, wooded area. Beautiful in its own right. But looming 400 feet below underground, was a...
Marci Michel
June 1, 1958 — April 23, 2026 Lone Oak Marci Michel, 67, of Lone Oak, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Marci was born on June 1, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late Leo and Donna (Aubrecht) Zeithamel. She married her best friend, Phillip Michel, on October 1, 1983, in Iowa City, where they began building a life rooted in love, family, and unwavering support for one another’s passions. Marci was...
Dallas Faces Budget Crisis as City Manager Announces Immediate Spending Cuts
April 25, 2026 – Dallas is confronting a significant financial challenge after City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert announced that the city is effectively out of funds, triggering urgent measures to stabilize its budget. In a statement released this week, Tolbert said a growing budget shortfall has left city leaders with few options beyond implementing “immediate cost containment measures.” While specific details are still being...
Willie Lampp
March 23, 1929 — April 24, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Willie Lampp, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Mrs. Lampp passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs on Friday, April 24, 2026. Willie...
