Texas Panhandle Dairy Barn Fire Cause Released
May 19, 2023 – A fire and explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle that injured one person and killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle was an accident that started with an engine fire in a manure vacuum truck cleaning part of the massive barn, according to state investigators. A State Fire Marshal report of the April 10 fire at the Southfork Dairy Farm about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southwest of Amarillo did not...
Hopkins County Stew Contest Theme Announced
May 19, 2023 – Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the 54th Hopkins County Stew Contest: The Stew Bowl This year, we’re turning up the competition with some inspiration from College Football Bowl Games. We encourage all talented cooks to bring their A-game and embrace a friendly spirit of competition! The competition kicks off on October 27th with our Annual Friday Night Tailgate Contest, followed by the...
Texas Bill Set To Bar Anonymous Reporting Of Child Abuse Heads To Gov. Greg Abbott
May 19, 2023 – In a attempt to prevent false reporting of child abuse throughout Texas, legislature has approved a bill that would hopefully do just that. House Bill 63, authored by state Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, was approved without discussion by the Texas Senate on Tuesday with a vote of 20-11. The vote came almost a month after it was passed by the House and is now on its way to the Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for...
SSHS 2023 Senior Awards
Sulphur Springs High School 2023 Seniors received scholarship offers and military awards during the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Scholarship offers totaled at least $1.5 million, excluding athletic scholarships as those are still being calculated by the school district. The SSHS Senior Class of 2023 honor graduates, valedictorian and salutatorian, UIL Scholars, National Merit Scholar, and senior state Academic UIL qualifiers and...
Mike Rinewalt
A family graveside service for Michael Joseph (“Mike”) Rinewalt, age 73, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Sulphur Bluff cemetery, with his son, Keith Dagen, leading the tribute. Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration of his life is planned at a later date. Mike passed away on May 17, 2023, at his residence in Fairview, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born...
Jean Baucum Vititow
Funeral services for Jean Baucum Vititow, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Lake Highlands Baptist Church with Bro. Paul Ray Vititow and Bro. Perry Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Chuck Baucum, Robert Vititow, Larry Jay Temples, Chuck Vititow, Michael Vititow, and Cash Vititow serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.,...
Ronald Patterson
Visitation for Ronald Patterson, age 78 of Brashear, Texas will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Greenview Cemetery. Mr. Patterson passed away on May 13, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Ronald Dee was born on July...
Texas Electric Car Tax Law Signed In By Gov. Greg Abbott
May 18, 2023 – Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a legislative proposal into law Saturday requiring new electric vehicle owners to pay $400 to register their vehicles, in addition to other standard registration fees. Current owners would pay $200 a year when renewing their registration. The proposal, SB 505, was passed by the Texas Senate at the end of March and The house in late April. The new fee, which will take effect September...
Mike Rinewalt
Graveside service for Mike Rinewalt, age 73 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Rinewalt passed away on May 17, 2023 at his residence. Mike Rinewalt
State Fair Of Texas Unveils 2023 Commemorative Theme Art, “Explore The Midway”
For 137 years, one area of the fairgrounds has remained the playground for folks of all ages at the annual State Fair of Texas: The Midway. Each year, the Midway serves as a central location for more than 2.5 million folks from all walks of life to experience the hustle and bustle of the Fair. A place where everyone can choose their own adventure and enjoy the carefree bliss that comes with riding rides, playing games, or simply...
