Mary Covarrubias, age 78, passed away in Port O’Connor on October 6, 2024. Mary, the eldest of nine children, was born on October 15, 1945, in Port O’Connor Texas to the late Petronilo Garza and Rufina Cantu. She married Adolfo Covarrubias on December 28, 1967 and they remained married until her passing. Through her marriage […]

J.N. Henderson, a beloved figure in Russellville, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 2024, at the age of 90. Born on October 10, 1933, in Seadrift, TX., J.N. was the cherished son of Johnny Sr. and Nellie Maureen McDaniel Henderson. A proud U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he went […]

In our September 20 issue, we incorrectly identified Dr. Rick Avery (pictured here on the left) as being as Calhoun County Extension Agent RJ Shelly (at right). Agent Shelly received the Superior Service award from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service.

I have a hard time understanding why we have only one day of Thanksgiving in America! God has blessed us beyond measure, and it seems that every day is a day to celebrate brothers or brothers-in-laws, sisters or sisters-in-law, mothers or mothers-in-law, even cousins. It is often dog and/or cat appreciation day. BUT, we set […]

The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP) is an opportunity for you and your family, small group, class and church to learn about the persecution of our brothers and sisters in Christ and how you can pray specifically for them. Beginning Nov. 3, 2024, and throughout the month of November, join other followers […]