“Doc” Dr. I.L Balkcom IV
Funeral service for “Doc” Dr. I.L. Balkcom, IV, age, 73, of Tyler, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Balkcom passed away at his home in Tyler on Thursday,...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Hosts Joint Meeting
August 14, 2025 – It is that time of year again! In August of each year, the Hopkins County Genealogical Society and the Hopkins County Historical Society hold a joint meeting. This meeting is in lieu of the regular monthly meeting for HCGS, which is usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. So, please note carefully the change in the date and time for this meeting……………………… On Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in...
Basic Fertilizer Information from Master Gardener David Wall
August 15, 2025 – You can buy fertilizer based on name, most colorful & biggest package, cheapest price, or content, but purchase should be made on content, so let’s reexamine what’s in the bag. It’s often said a 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 fertilizer is a complete fertilizer, meaning 30% or 40% of the content is Nitrogen, 10% is Phosphorus (actually Phosphate (P2O5)), and 20% is Potassium (actually potash (K2)). OK, so what? Well,...
Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide
Aug. 14, 2025 – AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as “Ghost Deer” has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges. This brings the total number of individuals implicated in the case to 24, with approximately 1,400 charges filed across 11 Texas counties. Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio, the owner of four deer breeding facilities and one release...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Applauds EPA Action to End Harmful Diesel Exhaust Fluid Shutdowns
August 15, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their decisive action in issuing new guidance that protects farmers, truckers, and other diesel equipment operators from sudden speed and power losses caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems without compromising environmental protection standards. What is DEF? DEF is a non-toxic solution of...
CHRISTUS-Sulphur Springs Honored for Excellence in Stroke Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System receives national award for comprehensive stroke care Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care (TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for delivering high-quality stroke care. The national award, Get With...
Dollar General Announces Recall of Instant Coffee
August 14, 2025 – Dollar General Announces Voluntary Recall of Clover Valley® Instant Coffee Due to Potential Presence of Glass. Dollar General Corporation is recalling three (3) lots of its eight (8) ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee due to the potential presence of glass. 8-Ounce Clover Valley® Instant CoffeePackage UPC: 876941004069Lot: L-5163 / Best By 12/13/2026Lot: L-5164 / Best by 12/13/2026Lot: L-5165 / Best by...
Pascual Rodriguez Martinez
May 17, 1954 — August 11, 2025 Pickton Pascual Rodriguez Martinez “Gerardo” • “Pal” May 17, 1954 – August 11, 2025La Fragua, Guanajuato, Mexico – Saltillo, Texas Opening Tribute With deep love and great sadness, we announce the passing of Pascual Rodriguez Martinez, a beloved father, who departed this life on August 11, 2025, at the age of 71. Life Story Pascual was born on May 17, 1954, in La Fragua, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Julian...
Billie Blize
Funeral Service for Billie Louise Blize will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Gene Mattison officiating. Interment will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Billie passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Temple, Texas surrounded by her family. Full obituary forthcoming Arrangements are under the direction...
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Receives National Award for Comprehensive Stroke Care
Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care August 13, 2025 – (TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for delivering high-quality stroke care. The national award, Get With The Guidelines – Stroke, is given to hospitals that have demonstrated...
