Buc-ee’s Slips in Satisfaction Rankings but Remains a Roadside Favorite
Buc-ee’s, the beloved Texas-based travel stop known for its spotless restrooms, oversized stores, and beaver mascot, has fallen in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) rankings for convenience stores — but remains one of the nation’s most popular pit stops. The chain, which consistently earns high marks for customer experience, dropped a few points in overall satisfaction this year. Despite the decline, Buc-ee’s...
John R. Schulz
November 30, 1944 — October 2, 2025 John R. Schultz, age 80, of Point, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. With our condolences.
Reba Nichols
Reba Nichols, age 99, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on October 5, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1926, in the Morris Grove Community of Winnsboro, Texas, to Roy Young and Ara Reeves Young. It was there that she met the love of her life and husband of 62 years, Jim Matt Nichols. She moved to Port Neches, Texas, during World War II, and after the war, that is where she and Jim made their home. Reba was an active member of...
Texas Farm Bureau names 2025-26 Homeschool Garden Grant Recipients
October 6, 2025 – By Emmy Powell – Communications Specialist – Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the homeschool garden grants for 2025-2026. Fifteen grants, up to $200, were awarded to homeschool educators across the Lone Star State for projects that help increase agricultural literacy and awareness. The Homeschool Garden Grant Program allows students to make the connection to agriculture...
Clear Skies and Cool Breezes Expected for Uncorked Wine, Music & Art Festival in Sulphur Springs
October 6, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – Festivalgoers can expect clear skies and comfortable autumn weather for this year’s Uncorked: Wine, Music & Art Festival, set for October 10 and 11 in downtown Sulphur Springs. According to the National Weather Service, both days are forecast to be sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s and evening temperatures dipping into the low 60s — ideal conditions for outdoor tastings,...
Texas Rangers Hire Skip Schumaker as Manager on Four-Year Deal
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have officially named Skip Schumaker as their next manager, agreeing Friday to a four-year contract with the former Marlins skipper. Schumaker, 45, had been serving in a senior advisory role with the Rangers since last November and was long considered the leading internal candidate to succeed Bruce Bochy. Chris Young, president of baseball operations, confirmed that no external candidates were...
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to Reopen Oct. 8
October 5, 2025 – ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will reopen Oct. 8 following the completion of emergency repairs to a steel structural support column in the main visitor center building. The visitor center has remained closed since emergency repairs began in early August. “The closure timing was certainly less than ideal, but the safety of our visitors and staff are paramount,” said Tom Lang TFFC...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 5, 2025
Hey friends, so one day I was talking to a friend about being brave and how I just couldn’t be brave in certain situations, or I “feel” like I cannot. I said that I had overcome much of my fear but there were still just certain things I hadn’t overcome it yet. Well my friend prayed for me to be brave and strong where I needed to be. I sat with the Father today and asked him why I was still afraid in certain areas when I...
Cumby Independent School District Receives A $181,574 Grant To Train 31 Students
Cumby ISD, Paris Junior College Win State Grants to Expand Career Training October 3, 2025 – CUMBY, Texas – Students in Northeast Texas will soon have new opportunities to train for high-demand careers, thanks to more than $1.9 million in career training grants announced this week by Governor Greg Abbott. Among the seven recipients, Cumby Independent School District and Paris Junior College were awarded funding to expand nursing...
Texas Gulf Shrimp Season & Why Supporting Local Shrimp Matters
October 2, 2025 – As cooler weather settles in, Texas shrimpers are hauling in their fall catch, bringing fresh Gulf shrimp to markets and restaurants across the state. The fall season, which typically runs through November, is one of the busiest times for the industry, with boats returning to docks along the coast loaded with white and brown shrimp. For many coastal communities, the season represents not only tradition but also...
