January 2025

1934- 2025 Esther Ann Thompson Weaver Hilliard of Martin’s Mill, aged 90 very fine years, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2 in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

February 22, 1930 – November 29, 2024 It is with a mixture of sweet joy and sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Clarence Sweetman, 94, of Canton. Raymond went home to heaven peacefully, with his loving wife Betty, by his side, on November 29, 2024.

February 23, 1935- January 1, 2025 Services for Joe Lewis Creel, Jr., 89, of Canton passed away January 1, 2025, in Tyler. He was born February 23, 1935, in Mize, Mississippi, to Joe Lewis and Eula Lee Hall Creel..

November 6, 1952 – December 30, 2024 Earl (Stan) Hash, 72, of Wills Point passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Tyler. Earl was born on November 6, 1952, in Dallas.

1934- 2025 Shirley Sinclair Reed, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud Mamaw, and cherished friend, passed peacefully into eternity, reuniting with her beloved ‘Babe,’ in the early hours of January 3, 2025. Born on November 6, 1934, in Wills Point, Shirley was the only child of Haidee Pearl (Taylor) Sinclair and Charlie Cecil Sinclair.

Student-athletes are transferring at an unprecedented rate, a trend driven by a combination of personal and professional factors. For many athletes, transferring is not a simple decision but rather the result of thoughtful consideration about their future, environment, and goals.

Texas Republican Congressman Lance Gooden took the oath of office Jan. 3 to begin his new term representing Texas’ 5th Congressional District in the U.S.

An Open Letter to the Constituents of House District 2: It has truly been a privilege to represent you and an honor to serve House District 2 as your State Representative. After the former representative was expelled from the Texas House, I ran to restore honor, professionalism, and pride to our district.

Fitness is an important component of overall wellness. Indeed, staying active has been linked to a number of noteworthy benefits, including decreased disease risk and improved mental health.

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state this week.