Billy Ray McPherson (Bill)
Billy Ray McPherson (Bill) Billy Ray McPherson (Bill), 77, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 4, 1945, in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, to the late Edith (Debord) and Joseph Cullen McPherson. Bill graduated from North Hopkins High School. He was a basketball coach for Odessa Special Olympics for many years – and won at the state level every year. He is preceded in death by...
USFDA Authorizes Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines For Children Down To 6 Months of Age
FDA NEWS RELEASE — December 8, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the updated (bivalent) Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to include use in children down to 6 months of age. “More children now have the opportunity to update their protection against COVID-19 with a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, and we encourage parents and caregivers of those eligible to...
42 SSHS Students Inducted Into Geral Kennedy Chapter Of National Technical Honor Society
The Geral Kennedy Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society inducted 42 new members during a special ceremony conducted Monday evening, Dec. 5, 2022, in Sulphur Springs High School cafeteria. SSHS NTHS Induction 2022 After Chapter President Kamilah Martinez welcomed everyone to the induction program, Vice President Isabelle Thesing lead the pledges to the US and Texas flags. Chapter Secretary Olivia Worth explained the history...
Judith Diane Cummings Wright
Judith Diane Cummings Wright Judith Diane Cummings Wright, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. Judith was born on March 7, 1944, in Delano, California, to John Calvin and Winnie Faye (Brooks) Cummings. She was a self-employed entrepreneur. Judith loved Jesus, life, family...
Chamber Connection – Dec. 7: Nominations For 2022 Outstanding Individuals, Businesses Sought
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, [email protected] As 2022 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership...
It’s That Time Of Year, Again … When Asian Lady Beetles Appear Indoors
Don’t Panic: They Are Not Toxic To Humans And Pets, And Can Even Help Reduce Aphid Populations It is that time of year when Asian Lady Beetles make an appearance indoors, and usually in large numbers. While they can be a major nuisance, they shouldn’t cause panic and some simple exclusion practices can help prevent this issue in the future. Multicolored Asian lady beetles have a marking behind their head that looks like an M....
Obituary – Larry Eastus
Larry Eastus A graveside service for Larry Eastus, age 76, of Fate, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at Pine Forrest Cemetery with Rev. Wilton McMorris officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Eastus passed away on December 3, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White. Larry was born on August 10, 1946, in Clifton, Texas, to Harvey and Edna (Bergman) Eastus. He was a veteran of the United States Marines Corp...
City Approves 35 MPH Speed Limit For The Section Of Mockingbird Lane South Of I-30
In the future, you’ should be able to legally drive a little bit faster along Mockingbird Lane, south of Interstate 30. Sulphur Springs City Council on Dec. 6, 2022, approved Ordinance No. 2819, which sets a prima facie speed limit of 35 miles per hour along Mockingbird Lane. The change followed a request by a City Councilman to look into the speed limit on Mockingbird Lane from East Shannon Road to Posey Lane, as traffic...
Obituary – Connie Ann Kennedy
Connie Ann Kennedy Connie was born on July 12, 1950, to Roy Talkington and Ruth Nelson Talkington in Dallas, Texas. She passed on December 5, 2022, in Greenville, Texas. She will have a family led memorial service later. Connie worked in accounting at Club Corp of America in Dallas for about 18 years. She grew up attending Orchard Hills Baptist Church in Garland as well as Northway Baptist Church in Dallas. She enjoyed crossword...
Obituary — Dariel J. Rodriguez-Reina
A funeral service for Dariel J Rodriguez – Reina, age 7, of Mount Vernon, Texas, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday December 9, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dariel passed away on December 4, 2022. Dariel was born on March 28, 2015, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, to Juan Manuel Rodriguez...
