For Those That Always Felt Applebee’s Needed Pancakes on the Menu – IHOPlebee’s
February 24, 2025- Seguin, Texas is now home to the first dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the United States, offering a unique dining experience that combines the best of both popular chains. This innovative concept allows customers to mix and match menu items from Applebee’s and IHOP, with all options available at any time of the day. Whether guests are craving IHOP’s signature pancakes for dinner or Applebee’s famous...
Citations Given to People Trying to Smuggle Eggs Across Southern Border Into Texas
February 24, 2025 – Raw egg imports from Mexico are prohibited under U.S. regulations aimed at preventing the spread of diseases like avian influenza and Newcastle disease. Since January, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in the area have intercepted over 90 individuals attempting to bring raw eggs into the United States from Mexico. Travelers should be aware that fresh eggs, raw chicken, unprocessed avian products,...
Sponsorships Sought for April’s Man Bingo
February 24, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo, known as Mingo, is slated for Thursday, April 10 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Sponsorships are onsale for the event. A Big Daddy Sponsorship runs $2,500 and includes a front-row reserved table with 8 bingo packets. Sponsors’ names and logos will be displayed next to the prize sponsored, and the sponsors’ logos will be...
Robert Louis Cantu
Robert Cantu, known throughout his life as Bobby in his younger years and later as Ranger Cantu or Bob Cantu, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 19, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, where he spent his early years before dedicating his life to service, education, and personal safety advocacy. A proud U.S. Army Ranger, Bob served in the 75th Airborne Ranger...
East Texas Fire and Nature Festival Coming to Tyler Nature Center in April
February 24, 2025 – TYLER — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department invites the public to learn about the importance of fire in nature at the East Texas Fire and Nature Festival. The event takes place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 5 at the Tyler Nature Center, 11942 FM 848, Tyler, TX 75707. The free festival demonstrates the multiple benefits of prescribed fire and focuses on increasing public familiarity and understanding of its role in...
Grief Resigns From Texas Lottery
February 24, 2025 – The Texas Lottery is facing significant controversy following an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot win. The winning ticket was purchased through Jackpocket, a lottery courier service that also owns the retail store, Winner’s Corner in North Austin, where the ticket was sold. This dual role raised concerns about the integrity and transparency of lottery operations. Gary Grief Lieutenant Governor Dan...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 23, 2025
Hey friends!! I have some friends going through the fiery trials of life and as I was praying for you all, the Lord took me to this set of scripture in 1 Peter. “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding...
Lonnie Anderson
Lonnie Ray Anderson, 71, of Cumby, Texas passed away at his residence in Cumby on February 22, 2025. Arrangements are pending. With our condolences.
Russell Scott McDaniel
March 11, 1963 — February 20, 2025 Longview Memorial service for Russell Scott McDaniel, age 61, of Longview, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Trinity Assembly of God Church in Kilgore, Texas with Bro. Roger Hoffpowier officiating. Honorary pallbearers will include Seth McDaniel, Allen Dannhaeuser, Josh Yarbrough, Phil Sampson, Mike McDaniel, and Rick Manes. Mr. McDaniel passed away at Christus Good...
Jan Johnson
August 19, 1941 — February 19, 2025 Sulphur Springs Janis “Mimi Jan” Pruitt Johnson, 83, passed away surrounded by family on February 19, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Born on August 19, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, she lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and community. Jan graduated from Richardson High School before earning her degree from Texas Women’s University in 1963. She quickly...
