Governor Abbott Orders Special Session for School Choice
September 21 – Gov. Greg Abbott stated his long-awaited special session on “school choice” will start in October while promising political consequences for lawmakers who stand in the way of his priority legislation. Lawmakers have expected the special session to start in October for a while, but this is the most specific Abbott has been about the timing yet. And his blunt statements on the politics mark an escalation of pressure...
Student Advisers Help Future Paris Junior College Students With Each Step of Enrollment
September 21, 2023 – Paris Junior College Student Advisor Charle Fox helps new student Jack Parker get set up for testing at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus.
Texas A&M Forest Service Employee Earns Prestigious National Award for Fire Protection
September 21, 2023 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A Texas A&M Forest Service employee was honored with the Current Achievement Award for Fire Protection during today’s National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Paul Hannemann, retired Texas A&M Forest Service Chief of Fire Operations and Incident Response Department Head, is recognized for having been at the forefront of innovative and...
Frances Stiff
Funeral service for Frances Ann “Annie” Stiff, age 78 of Sulphur Spring, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Lone Oak, Texas with Jeff Carson, Tyler Follis, Michael Boyte, Zach Brown, Colby Mayfield, and Harold McClure serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Keller, Jody...
Sonja Baker
Funeral services for Sonja Kay Hinton Baker, age 85, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Yantis with Bro. Robert Kinsey officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service with Layne Nelson, Nolen Baker, Kendall Glenn, Logan Glenn, Justin Glenn and Don Glenn serving as pallbearers. Sonja was...
4-H Livestock Showing Projects are Educational by Mario Villarino
September 18, 2023 – 4-H livestock showing projects are educational programs offered by the 4-H organization. These projects involve raising and showing livestock animals like cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. Here’s an overview of what’s involved: Animal Selection: Participants choose an animal to raise and show. They might consider factors like breed, health, and market potential. Animal Care: They learn to...
Ronald Rex O’Dell
Graveside services for Ronald Rex O’Dell, age 82, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Peter McNabb and Toney Hurley officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Toney Hurley, Monty Tipps, Rusty Stillwaggner, Ron Plaxco, Eddy McGregor, Sonny Rogers, Jerry Blount and Joe Kelley. Honorary...
Boyce Gilmer
Boyce Ladearl Gilmer, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Boyce was born in Wynne, Arkansas on April 16, 1944, to parents Charles and Ruby (Jacobs) Gilmer. He served in the United States Army and after serving in the armed forces, he went to work doing home construction and improvement including that of roofing. He loved his cats and going fishing....
Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations
September 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations in Northwest Texas TYLER, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Diamond Foods announced today that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire the Diamond Food Market stores in Henrietta, Mineral Wells and Aubrey, Texas. The location in Mineral Wells will be converted to a Brookshire’s and stores in...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 09-11-2023 – 09-17-2023
Arrests: Nowlin, Christopher, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. and Unlawful Carrying Weapon. Burgess, Weston, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz.Parker, Anthony, 17 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department...
