July 2022

Roy Cobbs

Roy Leon Cobbs was born on November 30, 1936, in Gracemont, Oklahoma to Harvey and Edna Perline (Green) Cobbs. Leon passed away on May 22, 2022, in Sherman, Texas at the age of 85. Leon graduated from Noble Public Schools and later married Joetta McDonald on November 3, 1958, and they began their journey together. Leon was a truck driver by trade and a cattleman and a member of the Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association. He proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force until his Honorable Discharge. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, fishing, 4 wheeling, and gardening.

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Maria Allen

Maria Elena Allen, 84 of Luella, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at her home. Maria was born on September 3, 1937, in Jomulquillo, Mexico to Ponciano and Guadalupe Perez-Acevedo.

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Margie Wester

Margie Delene Thomas Wester, 86, of Dorchester, Texas, went to be home with her Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Dannel Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. Rev. Kenneth Dacus of Victory Baptist Church in Sherman will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. The family will greet friends on Friday, July 8, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home.

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Julia DeLisse

Julia Faye DeLisse age 75, of Bonham, Texas passed away on July 1, 2022 in Denison, Texas. Julia was born on July 6, 1946 in Kingston, Oklahoma to Thomas and Almita Lucille (Pershica) Ned.

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Uvalde officer asked permission to shoot gunman outside school but got no answer, report finds

An Uvalde police officer asked for a supervisor’s permission to shoot the gunman who would soon kill 21 people at Robb Elementary School in May before he entered the building, but the supervisor did not hear the request or responded too late, according to a report released Wednesday evaluating the law enforcement response to the shooting.

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Hong Kong Illustrates the Terrible Truth about Communist China

“We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” With those words, Benjamin Franklin urged Americans to remain united in the face of Great Britain’s enormous power. July 4, American Independence Day, resonates in the grim “celebration” of the twenty-fifth anniversary of China receiving authority over Hong Kong from Britain.

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Eitan Bernath’s Israeli-Style Sesame Schnitzel with salad

Israeli-Style Sesame Schnitzel with Herby Tomato Cucumber Salad (From Eitan Bernath’s “Eitan Eats the World.”) Serves: 4 HERBY TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 English cucumber, chopped 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped ½ cup chopped red onion 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper SESAME SCHNITZEL INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds Vegetable oil, for frying Vegetable oil, for frying Ground sumac, for sprinkling Well-stirred tahini and lemon wedges, for serving DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste.

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