Piracy Surges as Streaming Costs Rise and Platforms Multiply
November 16, 2025 – A decade after the explosion of online streaming was expected to end entertainment piracy, the trend is reversing—fast. Digital piracy of movies and television shows is surging again across the United States, and analysts say the culprit is the very industry that once promised convenience and affordability. With nearly every major media company launching its own platform in recent years—Disney+, Max, Peacock,...
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Signals Nationwide SNAP Reapplication; Millions Could Be Affected
November 16, 2025 – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said this week that she intends to require all SNAP recipients to reapply for their benefits, a sweeping step that could affect 42 million low-income Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The announcement comes just days after the federal government reopened, ending a record shutdown that had already strained food assistance programs...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, November 16, 2025
Hey Friends listen to what John 1:14-18 [14] So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was FULL OF UNFAILING LOVE and FAITHFULNESS. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. [15] John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before...
Google Unveils $40 Billion Texas Expansion, Marking Its Largest Investment in Any State
November 15, 2025 – MIDLOTHIAN, Texas — In a sweeping affirmation of Texas’ growing role in the nation’s tech and energy landscape, Governor Greg Abbott joined Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday to announce a $40 billion investment that will bring new data centers, energy infrastructure programs, and workforce development initiatives to the state. The move marks Google’s largest financial commitment to any U.S....
Blake Moore
April 12, 1984 — November 12, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Blake Moore, age 41 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Moore passed away on November 12, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Blake...
Dr. Michael “Mike” Hambrick
February 3, 1969 — November 10, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Dr. Michael “Mike” Hambrick, age 56 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, who spent most of his adult life and career in Houston, Texas, will be held at 9:45 A.M. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the Houston National Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Dr. Hambrick passed away on November 10, 2025 in Sulphur Springs. Dr. Hambrick was born on February 3, 1969 in...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Buys Two Misting Tents for Public Safety
November 14, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has purchased two custom misting tents for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs tobenefit the public using proceeds of the 2024 Snowflake Campaign. The 10’ by 10’ inflatable tents emit a cooling mist that can quickly lower body temperature, preventing heat exhaustion and heat strokes. Expect to see the tents in use at many of...
Gayle D Scarborough
March 12, 1950 ~ November 13, 2025 (age 75) Funeral Service for Gayle D. Scarborough age 75, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Yantis Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Gayle passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in Tyler, Texas. With our...
Islamic-Focused EPIC City Rebrands as “The Meadow”
November 14, 2025 – A planned Islamic-focused residential development formerly known as EPIC City has officially rebranded as The Meadow, its organizers announced this week. The project, which aims to create a faith-centered, master-planned community, is proposed for unincorporated areas of Collin and Hunt counties, roughly northeast of the Dallas metro area. Developers say the new name is intended to reflect a broader, more...
Commissioner Sid Miller: Federal Government Must Act Immediately for Farmers and Ranchers
November 14, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today reacted to the end the federal government shutdown and called on all agencies to resume federal programs and services without further delay. “The end of this shutdown is a welcome relief for our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities who’ve been carrying the load without the federal support they rely on,” said Miller. “Now that Washington is getting...
