A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 8, 2026
Hey friends! As I was driving through town today, I realized that I was seeing things so much more clearly out my front windshield than I had been. You see, about a year ago I bought my car. It was brand new. I was so thankful for this blessing. You see I had never owned anything brand new before! Nor had I ever been able to pick something out that I wanted. I had always just went along with whatever my...
Ermal Williams
September 6, 1939 — March 6, 2026 Saltillo Funeral service for Ermal Williams, age 86, of Saltillo, Texas, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 6, 2026....
Paris District Road Report for March 9, 2026
March 6, 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 March 9, 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 their...
Judy Carol Garrett
November 13, 1944 ~ March 5, 2026 (age 81) Funeral services for Judy Carol Garrett, age 81, of Brashear, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at South Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Burns officiating and Halsten Potts and Tim Potts assisting. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Ray Sparks, Barry Smith,...
Post Election, Texas Forms ‘Sharia Free Texas Caucus’
March 6, 2026 – A group of Texas lawmakers announced Thursday the formation of the “Sharia Free Texas Caucus,” a legislative coalition aimed at examining and opposing the influence of Sharia law within the state. In Congress, a caucus refers to a group of lawmakers who share similar interests or goals to advance specific legislation or policy, such as the Congressional Black Caucus. State Rep. Brent Money unveiled the new caucus...
Senior Center COOR. Dawna Pryor had A Second Cup Of Coffee to Chat About the Bridges 90+ Banquet April 11th and More
March 5, 2026 – Coordinator of the Sulphur Springs, Texas, Senior Citizens Activity Center, Dawna Pryor, dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Dawna and John Mark chatted about the 22nd Annual Sulphur Springs Bridges 90+ Banquet scheduled for April 11th, 2026. They also talked about the next Silver Saturday Night at the Senior Center scheduled for March 14th, 2026, the visit from the folks from the...
Peerless Youth Ministries Will Hold a Fish Fry March 21st
March 5, 2026 – The Peerless Youth Ministries will hold a fish fry and auction March 21, 2026. Food will be served beginning at 5:00pm. Cost is a donation. The church is located at 7414 FM 71 W Sulphur Springs, Texas. Peerless Youth Fish Fry and Auction March 2026
Elizabeth Wilburn
November 25, 1947 — March 4, 2026 Funeral service for Elizabeth Wilburn, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Old Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Wilburn passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Full obituary to come....
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report March 3, 2026
March 5, 2026 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday March 3, 2026, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: SULPHUR SPRINGS CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS Two workers’ compensation claims were filed in February: A Fire Captain sustained a sprain/contusion to his left foot/ankle during a wildfire incident and was released to full...
Mark Humphrey
July 14, 1957 — March 3, 2026 Funeral service for Mark Humphrey, age 68, of Como, Texas, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Como United Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Olson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Academy Cemetery in Como, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Humphrey passed away at Memorial Hermann-Texas...
