Governor Abbott Celebrates Re-Opening Of Cow Creek Bridge
August 20, 2025 | Marble Falls, Texas | Governor Abbott celebrated the re-opening of the Cow Creek Bridge after the bridge was washed out by catastrophic floods last month. The bridge was rapidly rebuilt to completion in 29 days. “This is what Texas is all about—we get things done,” said Governor Abbott. “In just a short period of time, crews put together the pieces, finished construction, and got this bridge completed. Because...
Foundation Surpasses $1M Raised in FY25 Due to Generosity of Community
August 18, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is celebrating a milestone that has been 28 years in the making. Due to the donations and support of Hopkins County residents and businesses, the Foundation raised over $1 million in the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2024-25. Board members are eager to state that this is means more dollars that will be invested in local healthcare to...
Texas DPS Unveils New, More Secure Driver’s License and ID Cards
August 19, 2025 – Starting this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is rolling out a new design for all driver’s licenses and state ID cards, aimed at enhancing security and deterring fraud. The previously issued cards, with the current design, are still valid until their expiration date. The updated cards include advanced security features, including laser-engraved text, tactile surfaces, and new ultraviolet...
Donna Jane Underwood
Donna Underwood at age 69, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at 3:02PM. Services will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, August 21st, 2025, 6-8PM. Funeral services on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at 1PM. Burial following at Brashear Cemetery. She married Danny Underwood August 22nd, 1974. She was met at Heavens gates by her husband, Danny Underwood; her son...
Texas Health Officials Declare End to 2025 Measles Outbreak
August 18, 2025 – The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has officially declared an end to the 2025 measles outbreak that affected communities across the state earlier this year. The outbreak resulted in 762 confirmed cases and two deaths, marking it as one of the most severe measles outbreaks in Texas in over a decade. Health officials say no new cases have been reported for more than 42 days—the equivalent of two...
Texas Rangers’ Season Outlook: Glimpses of Hope Amid Mounting Challenges
August 18, 2025 – As of mid-August, the Texas Rangers sit just below .500 with a 62–63 record, trailing in the AL West as they continue their wild-card push. EastWLPCTStrkL10GB1Philadelphia Phillies7153.573W16-4-2New York Mets6658.532W23-75.03Miami Marlins5965.476W13-712.04Atlanta Braves5668.452W58-215.05Washington Nationals5074.403L15-521.0 CentralWLPCTStrkL10GB1Milwaukee Brewers7845.634L19-1-2Chicago...
No, $1,390 Stimulus Checks Are Not Coming — IRS and Lawmakers Confirm
August 18, 2025 – Social media posts claiming that $1,390 stimulus checks are set to be distributed soon are false, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and members of Congress. The IRS confirmed this week that no new federal stimulus program has been authorized and that Congress has not approved any new round of economic impact payments. The misinformation appears to stem from viral social media posts and videos...
Abbott, USDA Secretary Rollins Announce $750 Million Screwworm Protection Facility in Texas
Austin, TX — August 15, 2025 — In a major step to safeguard American agriculture, Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $750 million federal investment to build a Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility in Edinburg, Texas. The facility will combat the northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous pest threatening U.S. livestock. “Texas agricultural producers...
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session #2
August 18, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation identifying 19 agenda items for Special Session #2 that begins at 12:00 PM, Friday, August 15. “Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to benefit the lives of Texans,” said Governor Abbott. “Because of their dereliction of duty, Texas families and communities impacted by the catastrophic Fourth of...
Dinner Bell Menu for August 20, 2025
August 17, 2025 – The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. The City National, the oldest bank in continual service in Sulphur Springs, was chartered in 1889 and has locations in Hopkins, Wood, Rains, Van Zant, Gregg, Upshur, Cass, Morris and surrounding counties. It...
