Dinner Bell Menu for December 17, 2025
December 11, 2025 – WEEK OF: Dec. 17, 2025 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health Systems Christus Health was founded on January 28, 1999, with the merger of Houston’s Sisters of Charity Health Care System and San Antonio’s Incarnate Word Health System; however, its story extends back to 1866, with the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas by the Sisters of Charity. In 2016 Christus merged with...
East Texas A&M Celebrating Fall 2025 Graduating Class Across Five Ceremonies
December 11, 2025 – More than 36% of the class graduating with academic distinction. COMMERCE, TX, December 10, 2025—The class of 2025 at East Texas A&M University will soon be dismissed for the last time when fall commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13 at the university Field House. Graduates by the Numbers In total, 1,344 will graduate from East Texas A&M over the weekend, an...
Wreaths Across America – Mahoney Cemetery – Saturday, December 13th, 2025
December 11, 2025 – Mahoney Cemetery Association will be participating in the Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, December 13th at noon. The public is invited. Thank you. Gilda Cain 214-435-4263 Nationwide 2.7 million wreaths were placed at 3,702 participating locations last year. The mission of Wreaths Across America is Remember, Honor, Teach – remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation...
Alice Marie Nash Moore
Alice Marie Nash Moore was born to Artie Mea Kelly Nash and Sidney Nash on December 4, 1952. She was born into a big family, 2 sisters: Bobbie Fay Nash Brown and Alfreda Kelly Malone. 4 brothers: William Ray Nash (Melba), Charles Edward Nash (Linda), Robert Joe Nash (Greta), and Billy Ray Kelly. Alice accepted Christ at an early age while growing up in Hopkins County and graduating from Sulphur Springs...
Robert Williamson
Robbie Williamson March 25, 1962 — December 10, 2025 Mr. Robbie Williamson passed away at Caraday of Mount Vernon on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Robbie was born on March 25, 1962, in Lynwood, California to Dan and Catherine (Nordeman) Magee. He enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, collecting guns, playing the guitar and watching his favorite TV show, Star Trek. Robbie’s great passion in life was being a Butcher. He was married to...
Commissioner Sid Miller Issues Alert to Producers on Pasture Mealybug
December 10, 2025 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an urgent alert to producers across the state to inspect their pastures for a newly detected and highly damaging pest: the pasture mealybug (Helicococcus summervillei). This invasive species, never before reported in North America, has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is already causing significant damage to pasture acreage across...
Winter Depression on the Rise as Shorter Days Bring Seasonal Challenges — Experts Urge Texans to Hold on to Hope
December 10, 2025 – As Texas approaches the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year — mental health professionals say cases of depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are beginning to climb, mirroring national trends. Shorter daylight hours, colder weather, and reduced time outdoors all contribute to what is commonly known as “winter depression,” a condition that affects millions each year. The winter solstice...
The Lions Club Annual Christmas Parade Marched Through Sulphur Springs December 5th
December 10, 2025 – The 19th Annual Sulphur Springs, Texas, Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade took place Friday, December 5th, 2025, with much joy and celebration. Numerous local businesses, organizations, groups, marching bands, and clubs participated in the joyous Holiday parade. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this festive event. KSST’s James Terry provided commentary for the...
Como-Pickton CISD Names Lydia Walden as Lone Finalist for Superintendent
December 9, 2025 – The Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees announced at last night’s board meeting that Lydia Walden, long-time district administrator, has been named the Lone Finalist for Superintendent. Walden has served in education for 42 years, with 26 of those years dedicated to CPCISD. She and her husband, Eric, reside in Sulphur Springs and are the proud parents of four grown children and grandparents to seven....
Commissioner Sid Miller Praises Trump for $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
December 9, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is applauding the Trump administration’s newly announced $12 billion bridge assistance program aimed at providing short-term relief to farmers struggling with trade disruptions, rising input costs, and weakened commodity markets. In a statement issued Monday, Miller said U.S. producers have been hit hard by what he described as a “massive agricultural trade deficit”...
