Lonnie Anderson
Lonnie Ray Anderson, 71, of Cumby, Texas passed away at his residence in Cumby on February 22, 2025. Arrangements are pending. With our condolences.
Russell Scott McDaniel
March 11, 1963 — February 20, 2025 Longview Memorial service for Russell Scott McDaniel, age 61, of Longview, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Trinity Assembly of God Church in Kilgore, Texas with Bro. Roger Hoffpowier officiating. Honorary pallbearers will include Seth McDaniel, Allen Dannhaeuser, Josh Yarbrough, Phil Sampson, Mike McDaniel, and Rick Manes. Mr. McDaniel passed away at Christus Good...
Jan Johnson
August 19, 1941 — February 19, 2025 Sulphur Springs Janis “Mimi Jan” Pruitt Johnson, 83, passed away surrounded by family on February 19, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Born on August 19, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, she lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and community. Jan graduated from Richardson High School before earning her degree from Texas Women’s University in 1963. She quickly...
Department of Justice investigating UnitedHealth Group for Antitrust Violations
February 21, 2025 – UnitedHealth Group, a leading U.S. healthcare conglomerate, is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its Medicare billing practices. The probe centers on allegations that the company recorded questionable diagnoses to secure higher payments from Medicare Advantage plans. Following reports of the investigation, UnitedHealth’s stock experienced a significant decline,...
Beef Tallow Ready to Make a Huge Comeback
Seed oils may be going on the naughty list. February 21, 2025 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent confirmation as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is poised to influence dietary guidelines and food industry practices, particularly concerning the use of beef tallow. Kennedy has been a vocal advocate for incorporating beef tallow, or rendered beef fat, into cooking, asserting its health benefits over seed oils....
Turkish Eggs May Help Meet US Demand
February 21, 2025 – In response to a severe avian influenza outbreak that has significantly disrupted egg production in the United States, Turkey has agreed to export 15,000 tons (approximately 33 million pounds) of eggs to the U.S. by July 2025. This initiative, coordinated by Turkey’s Egg Producers Central Union, aims to alleviate the egg shortage and stabilize soaring prices affecting American consumers. The U.S. has...
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Feb. 24-28, Supports Initiatives to Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and Wildlife
February 21, 2025 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take steps to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for Feb. 24 – 28, is an initiative to raise awareness of the threats of invasive species and provide solutions on how to prevent their...
Geri Nolen
January 31, 1956 — February 16, 2025 Quinlan Geri Nolen, age 69, of Quinlan, Texas passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Geraldine Sue Nolen was born on January 31, 1956 in Calexico, California to Orville Clyde and Wilma Pauline (Carnahan) Blankenship. She married Robert Terry Nolen in Fredonia, Kansas on July 18, 1975. Geri is survived by her daughters, Stacie...
Cecilia Ann Hill
March 31, 1948 — February 15, 2025 Sulphur Springs On February 15, 2025, Ann Hill, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away peacefully in her home and is now present with her Lord and Savior. Ann was born on March 31, 1948 to Cecil and Majorie Ray in Elk City Oklahoma and was raised in Texas. After graduating from Sunray High School, she worked at the Sunray drugstore. She met her love, Ray Hill, dated, and eventually married on...
Annual Bingo Fundraiser March 1st
February 20, 2025 – The annual fundraiser for the Como-Pickton Band Booster is Saturday, March 1st. Doors open for concessions and card sales at 5:30 pm, Bingo calling starts at 6pm. This year, some notable prizes are a Sony Playstation 5, a Meta Quest VR headset, tickets to a Texas Ranger’s game, Guided fishing tour on Lake Fork, Rough Rider’s game tickets, round of golf for two, and many restaurant, shopping, and...
