Not Just a Place to Go, a Place to Remember
June 4, 2025 – by Jeff Williford – HENDERSON, Texas — Everyone knows Texas is full of unique and historic sites, but one stop in Rusk County is a literal throne from the past—an outhouse that has survived for decades. “It’s fancy, and very elaborate for that time period,” says Vickie Armstrong, director of the Rusk County Depot Museum. “John Arnold built it to match his home. He was a prominent lawyer and businessman here...
Dallas Trinity FC and the State Fair of Texas Come Together to Host an International Friendly this Fall
By State Fair of Texas | June 3, 2025 | Dallas Trinity FC today announced an exciting new partnership with the State Fair of Texas to bring international soccer to the heart of Dallas this fall. On October 18, 2025, the historic Cotton Bowl will host a premier international soccer match during the State Fair of Texas®, marking a significant collaboration between two iconic Dallas institutions. This partnership represents a bold new...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $481 Million Awarded To Texas Teachers
June 4, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that more than $481 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds were awarded for over 42,000 designated Texas teachers during the 2024-25 school year. “Teachers play a key role in the success of Texas students and our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “With this over $481 million in merit pay, Texas is awarding thousands of teachers from every...
Bill C. Hunsucker
October 4, 1942 — June 1, 2025 Lone Oak Funeral service for Bill C. Hunsucker, age 82, of Lone Oak, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Lone Oak United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Lone Oak United Methodist Church. Mr. Hunsucker passed away at his home on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Bill C. Hunsucker
‘God’s Laboratory’ Vacation Bible School Coming Soon
June 3, 2025 – You are invited to Join us for Vacation Bible School at St. Luke Baptist Church at 1071 CR 4762FM 2285 & CR 4762 in Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. It’s all happeneing on June 23 – 26. 6pm to 8:30 PM. Troy Young Pastor.
Dennis Edward Atkins
Dennis Edward Atkins Sr.July 11, 1952 – May 29, 2025Dennis Edward Atkins Sr, went home to our Lord and Savior on May 29, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, at the age of 72.Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.He was a devoted husband to Linda Atkins, they shared nearly 55 years of marriage—a partnership built on love, laughter, and unwavering commitment. Together they raised a family he was immensely...
67th Texas Game Warden, Texas State Park Police Class Completes Training, Begins Service Across Texas
June 3, 2025 – AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 67th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Parks Police cadet class May 30 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin. The 28 game wardens and five state park police officers completed eight months of intensive training and will soon begin their assignments at duty stations across the state. Their jobs are unique in the world of law enforcement as their...
‘John Redcorn’ Actor Gunned Down
June 2, 2025 – Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of actor Jonathan Joss on June 1, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Joss, renowned for voicing John Redcorn in King of the Hill and portraying Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, was shot outside his former residence on Dorsey Drive. The property had been destroyed in a fire earlier that year,...
Juneteenth Museum Construction to Finish in 2026
June 2, 2025 – Construction on the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth is poised to begin soon, following a major step forward by the Fort Worth City Council. On February 11, the council approved a land lease for the site currently occupied by the Southside Community Center, paving the way for development of the long-anticipated cultural landmark. Planned for Fort Worth’s Historic Southside neighborhood, the museum...
Nella Jean Fouse (née Toles)
28 March 1928 – 1 June 2025 With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our cherished grandmother, Nella Jean Fouse, née Toles, whose gentle spirit and boundless kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Mrs. Fouse left this world wrapped in the love of her grandchildren on June 1, 2025 in Paris, Lamar County, Texas, at the age of 97. Born on March 28, 1928 in Brashear, Hopkins County, Texas, Nella Jean...
