Mexico Files Diplomatic Complaint Over Gov. Gregg Abbotts New Border Buoy Border Barrier
Mexico’s incoming secretary of foreign affairs, Alicia Bárcena, said Friday that Texas’ deployment of buoys on the Texas-Mexico border to prevent migrants from crossing the Rio Grande are a violation of water treaties between the U.S. and Mexico. Texas has been installing the buoys over the past week, along with razor wire on the Rio Grande river near Eagle Pass. Those measures are the latest in Gov. Greg Abbott’s aggressive...
Red River Valley Homeless Coalition Tennis Shoe Drive
Red River Valley Homeless Coalition is hosting a tennis shoe drive through Friday, Aug 11. They need new, unused shoes for men, women, and children of all ages. The drive will serve a ten-county area, including Lamar, Red River, Delta, Hopkins, Titus, Wood, Camp, Cass, Morris, and Franklin Counties. For more information please vist the Red River Valley Homeless Coalition facebook page
Dr. Tony Gene Smith
Dr. Tony Gene Smith passed from this life July 15, 2023 at Titus Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in Sulphur Springs and was a member of the League Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 18, from 6-8 PM at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Services will be Wednesday, July 19 at 2 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Brother...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07-10-2023 – 07-16-2023
Arrests: McKenzie, Bobby, 42 years of age, of Austin, was arrested 7-15-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice. Morgan, Richard, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-13-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violation of Bond Conditions. Adams, Tatum, 23 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-10-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G. Morseth, Zachary, 26...
Enjoy State Park Views Indoors At The Houston Museum Of Natural Science
AUSTIN — Want to appreciate the beauty of Texas State Parks and stay indoors? Visit the The Art of Texas State Parks traveling exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this summer to stay cool while enjoying the views and vistas found in parks. The exhibit, created in honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, will remain in Houston until October 1. The exhibit features paintings of more than 30 parks by...
Replant cucumbers NOW!
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Those who started cucumber plants from seed or bought transplants from various stores have been getting great results. The problem with cucumbers, and similarly tomatoes, is that they have a definite production limit. Most regular cucumbers species such as marketmore, straight8 and numerous others will usually produce under good conditions somewhere 15-25 fruit. After the...
Tina Louise Corley
A family lead Service for Tina Louise Corley age 63 of Cumby, Texas will be held at a later date. Tina passed away on July 14, 2023. Tina was born on November 16, 1959 in Denton, Texas to Emmit Smith and Carol Bronson. She married Jackie Lee Corley on January 20, 1975 in Love, Oklahoma. Tina was a proud homemaker and had 3 children with Jackie. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her son; Chris Corley and wife,...
Paris District Road Report for July 17, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 17, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Friday From The Chamber July 14th, 2023
Ribbon Cutting – TODAY We hope you’ll join us for a ribbon cutting at East Texas Surgery Center on Friday, July 14th, at Noon! Details for their Open House celebration are below. Business After Hours Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours next month at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business...
$18 Billion Tax Cut For Property Owners Heading To Greg Abbots Desk
An $18 billion tax cut for property owners in the state is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk late Thursday. Both chambers adjourned on Thursday evening, ending the second special session Abbott had called this summer to hammer out an agreement on property tax relief. A cheer went up on the chamber floors upon the passage of the three bills that make up the package: Senate Bill 2, which details the proposed property tax cuts;...
