William E. “Bill/Popo” Titus
away on August 15, 2022. Born July 2, 1945 in Ft.
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Isaac Noble Spiller
unexpectedly at home Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age Isaac is survived by his Father, Jason Spiller of Sherman, Mother Stacy Meek (nee’ Allbritten) and his Step Father Robby Meek of Denison; step-siblings Moranda Stringer, Alyson Quirolo, Drew Meek, and Meredith Meek; his Grandparents Danny Spiller, Margie White, and Wendy Boyles; Steve and Donna Allbritten; his Great Grandmothers Peggy Scroggins and Mickey Allbritten. He is also survived by his Aunts, Alicia Hicks, Cheyenne O’Hara, Taloa Underwood, Shari Kiernan, Brian Brown Walker, Jessica Steward, Ashley Hensley, and Morgan Gossett.
Wilburn Bealy Grisham
“Gramps” to family, passed peacefully in his sleep on Born July 30, 1928, not far from the obscure Fannin County, Texas, village of Lone Elm, just a few miles north of Dodd City, his childhood was filled with modest, but happy, memories of playing in the creek with his brothers, visiting his grandparent’s farmhouse, creating toy cars out of empty bottles found under the house, and getting into various forms of mostly harmless youthful trouble. He was valedictorian of the Gober High School Class of 1944 and began college at the age of 16 at Texas A&M University.
Nina Lou Vansickle Marshall Garrett
Vansickle Marshall Garrett, peacefully passed away while surrounded by loved ones. We rejoice that she is in Heaven with her beloved Savior whose praises she joyfully sang all of her life.
Ray Cox Anderson
Durham, North Carolina, at the age of 74. He was born January 2nd, 1948, in Bonham, Texas, to Thomas Emerson Anderson and Mittie Madeline Cox Anderson.
Ban the Bible and Anne Frank? Texas book reviews teach the wrong lesson
There will be some titles missing on the bookshelves this week as students at Keller ISD return. Among them: Toni Morrison’s “Bluest Eye,” the Bible and a graphic-novel adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary.
Texas youth sports referees have had it with abuse
New policy by state sports officials group is a touchdown Referees for Texas youth sports are throwing the penalty flag on abuse. They’ve had it up to here with verbal tirades, sometimes laced with racist and sexist slurs, and even physical assault by parents, coaches and players.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ALAO Invest, an alternative venture investing platform that unites influencer marketing with equity crowdfunding to elevate emerging consumer companies, will be hosting an online panel discussion on Wednesday, August 24 at 8 p.m. EDT to explore the evolution of the creator economy, angel investing, and the democratization of the private markets. The panel will feature Taylor Frankel, NUDESTIX co-founder; Nicole Cogan, content creator & angel investor; and Maggie Sellers, angel investor & advisor. “The venture capital space is undergoing a necessary evolution to keep up with today’s consumers, becoming more diverse, accessible, and pioneering. We are honored to highlight Taylor, Nicole, and Maggie, leaders in their respective fields who can help champion the next generation of aspiring angel investors,” says Peter Sweeney, co-founder of ALAO. “I carved my own path to get into private market investing -- there was no roadmap,” says Maggie Sellers, angel investor, and advisor. “That’s why I’m so passionate about ALAO, which is opening doors for a new wave of angel investors. ALAO and NUDESTIX understand how to harness the power of influencer marketing through equity. By sharing my experiences, I hope to help outline new pathways for contemporary investors.” Register here: https://my.demio.com/ref/SEzQATbzKSEMwVS9 About ALAO Invest
Longtime medication for osteoporis in need of a change
Dear Dr. Roach: I have osteoporosis.
Judge blocks enforcement of Biden abortion guidance in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.