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Linda Throndson
Apr14

Linda Throndson

Funeral Services for Linda Gail Fisher Throndson, age 59, of Frisco, Texas will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Brashear Cemetery in Brashear, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Dannie Johnson, Ray Petty, Roger Cagle, Jon Throndson, Kris Anderson, and Aaron Hanna....

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A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 13, 2025
Apr13

A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 13, 2025

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).   “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”‭‭(Matthew‬ ‭6:33-34‬)  Hey friends, our lives can so easily be filled with demands that we lose...

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Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to Tonight’s Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry
Apr11

Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to Tonight’s Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry

April 11, 2025 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. This is the final night for 2025. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to include the name of the only US President who was a member of the Knights of Columbus. One winner will be chosen at random. Service starts at 5PM...

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Tony Dean Harrington
Apr11

Tony Dean Harrington

August 23, 1947 — April 9, 2025 Sulphur Springs Celebration of Life for Tony Dean Harrington, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Tira Community Center at 2000 Farm Road 1536, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Harrington passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Tony Dean Harrington was born on August 23, 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico to Johnnie and Lucile (Scott)...

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When You Think of Halloween Destinations, Denton Wants To Top Your List
Apr10

When You Think of Halloween Destinations, Denton Wants To Top Your List

Aprill 10, 2025 – Denton, Texas, is making strides to officially become the “Halloween Capital of Texas.” House Concurrent Resolution 86, filed in February 2025 by Rep. Richard Hayes, proposes designating Denton with this title for a 10-year period ending in 2035. This initiative builds upon the success of Denton’s inaugural “31 Days of Halloween” in October 2024. Throughout the month, the city...

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Texas Budget Poised to Pass with $1 Billion Funding Cap for School Vouchers
Apr10

Texas Budget Poised to Pass with $1 Billion Funding Cap for School Vouchers

April 10, 2025 – The Texas Legislature is poised to pass a $337 billion two-year budget that includes a landmark $1 billion allocation for a school voucher program, marking a significant shift in the state’s education funding landscape. Under the provisions of Senate Bill 2 and its House counterpart, House Bill 3, the state will establish Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that provide families with public funds to support...

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Trash Talk
Apr10

Trash Talk

April 10, 2025 – By Julien Devereux – AUSTIN — If you’ve driven on Texas roads you may have seen soda bottles, shredded rubber from old tires, or maybe even something large like a mattress or washing machine. It’s all litter and TxDOT works to clear it from the roadway. Don’t mess with Texas means don’t litter. But even though the famous TxDOT campaign has helped reduce the amount of litter and debris on Texas roads since...

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Will Texas’s Anti Puppy Mill Bill Pass?
Apr10

Will Texas’s Anti Puppy Mill Bill Pass?

April 10, 2025 – ​In the 89th Texas Legislative Session, which began on January 14, 2025, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) has prioritized the passage of the Ethical Pet Sales Bill. This proposed legislation aims to prohibit retail pet stores from selling commercially bred puppies and kittens, a measure intended to curb the influx of animals from large-scale, out-of-state breeding facilities commonly known as puppy...

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Opal Bowen
Apr09

Opal Bowen

June 4, 1944 — April 7, 2025 Sulphur Springs Opal E. Bowen, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab on Monday, April 7, 2025. With our condolences.

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Lake Country CASA Hosts Second Annual Derby Fundraiser on May 3, 2025
Apr09

Lake Country CASA Hosts Second Annual Derby Fundraiser on May 3, 2025

April 9, 2025 – Lake Country CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Second Annual Derby Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This exciting event, inspired by the iconic Kentucky Derby, will be held at The Diamond at Star E Ranch and promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, philanthropy, and community spirit. Get your tickets by clicking here. The Derby...

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