Government Shutdown Over: Same for THC in Texas
November 13, 2025 – A provision in the recently passed federal spending bill, signed into law by President Donald Trump, includes a significant ban on most consumable hemp-derived THC products. The measure effectively closes a “loophole” in the 2018 Farm Bill that had legalized hemp items containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. The new restrictions will take effect one year after enactment, giving businesses little...
Trump Signs Bill Ending Longest Government Shutdown — Texas Feels the Aftershocks
November 13, 2025 – President Donald Trump late Wednesday night signed a bipartisan funding bill to officially end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, restoring operations after weeks of uncertainty that left millions of Americans — including many Texans — in limbo. The 41-day shutdown, which halted large portions of the federal government, had deep effects across Texas. Roughly 150,000 federal employees in the...
Donald Leith McMullin
September 27, 1957 — November 10, 2025Donald Leith McMullin, age 68 of Valdese, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. With our condolences.
Whooping Cough Cases Skyrocket in Texas
November 12, 2025 – Texas health officials issued a formal alert Monday after confirming that the number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases this year has quadrupled compared to the same period last year. Through October, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases, a dramatic surge from the approximately 1,900 cases recorded in the prior year. The best way to prevent whooping cough is through vaccination. This spike represents...
‘Passing The Trash’ in Texas Schools
November 12, 2025 – Across Texas public schools, concerns are resurfacing over what specialists call the “passing the trash” practice—where educators accused of misconduct quietly resign or are reassigned rather than facing accountability, only to take up new roles elsewhere. Advocates say the trend leaves students vulnerable and undermines trust in the system. Despite earlier reforms, recent reports found that some school...
Billy Duane Fails
April 16, 1953 ~ November 10, 2025 (age 72)Graveside Service for Billy Duane Fails will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Rockdale Cemetery. Billy passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 in Bonham, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com Services: Graveside Service Thursday November 13, 2025 2:00 PM at Rockdale Cemetery With our...
Kenneth James Morgan
July 8, 1954 — November 10, 2025 Sulphur Springs Kenneth James Morgan, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away November 10, 2025 peacefully at his home , surrounded by family. Kenneth was born July 8, 1954, to James and Mary (Mills) Morgan in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Morgan was a member of Crimson River Cowboy Church in Cooper, Texas, where he attended regularly before his illness. Kenneth was a truck driver for Winburn Milk Company...
Get Ready For Deliciousness – Empty Bowls Thursday at 6PM
November 11, 2025 – We’ll be live-fire cooking a delicious organic dinner to support Fruitful Harvest Food Pantry. Your ticket proceeds go directly to pantry, who serve over 100 families each week. While important work happens every year, this year it is especially critical to help our neighbors in need. To ease confusion, the actual event starts on Thursday, November 13th, at 6pm. This post was created on November 11th,...
Starbucks Union Strike Deadline Looms Over Holiday Rush: Red Cup Day
November 11, 2025 – Unionized employees at Starbucks are preparing for a possible nationwide strike as a critical deadline approaches. According to the union, if the company does not finalize a contract by November 13, workers at union-represented stores plan to strike — the same day the chain launches its annual “Red Cup Day” promotion, one of its busiest sales events. There are plenty of coffee options in Sulphur Springs....
Some Texans Receive Portion of November SNAP Benefit
November 11, 2025 – In Texas, monthly SNAP benefits for November began arriving Monday, but only partial payments are being issued due to the federal government shutdown. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) confirmed that households scheduled to receive benefits between November 1–10 should see payments loaded to their Lone Star cards today, while those with later issuance dates will receive partial benefits on...
