Richard “Dick” Hurley Pogue
Richard “Dick” Pogue Obituary Funeral Service for Richard “Dick” Hurley Pogue will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow the service at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Pogue passed away on January 19, 2026. Full obituary forthcoming.
Pedestrian Killed in Sulphur Springs
January 20, 2026 – A 71-year old man from Mena, Arkansas was struck and killed on a service road to Interstate 30 on Monday January 19, 2026 at approximately 6:45pm. Michael Wayne King was crossing the south service road while carrying a spare tire when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling westbound on the frontage road. King was attempting to reach a car on Interstate 30 which had a flat tire near the 118-mile marker....
ERCOT Confident in Grid for Upcoming Winter Storms
January 20, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — As forecasts point to the possibility of severe winter weather this week in Texas, state power officials are reassuring residents that the grid is prepared — even as underlying risks remain. Meteorologists are warning of an arctic blast bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain, prompting heightened attention to potential strain on the energy system. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas...
Evie Marie Shaw
January 15, 1950 — January 18, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Evie Marie Shaw, age 76 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Short and Pastor John Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery with Darwin Shaw, Brian Johnson, Jeriah Johnson, De Montra Morris, Jonathan Shaw and Rashad Hall serving as pallbearers and Danny...
Bruce Wayne Frost
January 29, 1964 — January 18, 2026 Waxahachie Funeral service for Bruce Wayne Frost Jr., age 61 of Waxahachie, Texas, will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Chapel in Sulphur Springs, Texas at 1 P.M. with Pastor Michael Zambrano officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery in Como, Texas with Justin Moore, Joshua Frost, Trey Frost, Richard Fairholm, Dylan Medina, Roy Medina, Shane Barnard and Michael...
Nell Beth (Twombly) Phetteplace
Nell Beth (Twombly) Phetteplace, age 78, of Talco, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Nell was born on January 2, 1947, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to George C. and Swany (Grabeal) Twombly. She was raised in Griggs, Oklahoma. On June 12, 1966, she married the love of her life, Gilbert Phetteplace, and they shared 59 wonderful years together. Nell was a standout student and athlete, earning four...
Less To Love At The 2026 State Fair of Texas
January 19, 2026 – DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas has announced it will pause its rodeo for the 2026 fair season, a decision officials say comes after careful review and planning. Fair officials confirmed the rodeo will not be held during the 2026 run, citing the need to evaluate long-term operations, facilities, and overall programming. The rodeo has been a long-standing attraction at the fair, drawing competitors and...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 18, 2026
Hey friends!! I hear stories every day of broken lives, of hurting and failings and I often reflect on all the brokenness I have seen in my own life. I was just thanking the Lord for the many times He has held me secure through cancer, divorce, sickness, heart attack, abuse, etc. And I’m so thankful that He is my strong tower that I can seek sanctuary...
Paris District Road Report for January 19, 2026
January 15, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting January 19, 2026. 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...
Two Gala Photo Releases
January 16, 2026 – Gala Photo Release: Chaney and Craig Johnson The Johnson family has supported the Foundation for generations. Pictured here fromleft to right are Foundation Board Member and Co-Chair Bob Weaver, Craig Johnson,Chaney Johnson, and Foundation Board Member and Co-Chair Heather Johnson,sister-in-law to Chaney and Craig. To learn more about the Foundation’s Gala, visitGala2026.GiveSmart.com. Supporting the...
