Texas Farm Credit Makes Biscuits
September 19, 2024 – Employees of Texas Farm Credit of Sulphur Springs and other area branches all gathered at the Senior Activity Center Wednesday morning to help Meal-A-Day. Texas Farm Credit Volunteers and their drop biscuits Meal-A-Day receives fresh produce and other bulk item from the Texas Food Bank each week. Breaking those commodities down so they can be cooked and sent out takes some time and effort. These volunteers...
Paxton Touts NCP Choices Program: Surpasses $1 Billion in Child Support Collections
September 19, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that an Office of the Attorney General Child Support program designed to support career development for noncustodial parents known as the NCP Choices Program has surpassed the $1 billion mark in child support collections from program participants. This milestone highlights the program’s effectiveness in assisting noncustodial parents (“NCP”) with fulfilling...
Yard Sale and Tacos!
September 18, 20924 – Iglesia Jesus es el Camino will be holding a Yard Sale and Taco Plate lunch on September 21, 2024. Yard sale starts at 7AM. Tacos start at 10 AM in the parking lot at 841 Connally St in Sulphur Springs.
Calling All Vendors… and Lovers of Crafts
September 19, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene will be hosting a Craft Fair on October 19, 2024. Right now they are inviting vendors to reserve their space. There is a fee for this event. To get all the details use the contact information below. Contact [email protected] or leave a message at 469-556-7160.
DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in September
September 17, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is adding Saturday appointments at select driver license offices statewide through the end of September. Participating offices—located in all regions of Texas—will be open for half days each Saturday through the end of the month to serve additional customers needing driver license or identification card renewal or replacement services by appointment...
HUD Expands Housing Counseling Services to More Americans
The Department celebrates Housing Counseling by introducing new initiatives, including a partnership with Zillow, and the use of virtual methods to broaden access and reach more Americans seeking housing assistance. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a series of new actions to expand housing counseling services and strengthen pathways to homeownership for Americans. HUD is also...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Bexar County’s Unsolicited Voter Registration Form Mailout Program
September 17, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a notice of appeal to continue an Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) lawsuit challenging a Bexar County program that unlawfully mailed thousands of unsolicited voter registration applications to unverified recipients. On September 2, Attorney General Paxton warned the Bexar County Commissioners Court that its proposed plan to employ a third-party vendor to mail...
Buy a Coffee and Help Children Across NE Texas on Friday
September 17, 2024 – Swing by Dutch Bros in Sulphur Springs on Friday, September 20th and purchase your favorite drink… or several drinks… or maybe drinks for everyone at your workplace. Dutch Bros will donate $1 from every drink purchased to help children in foster care right here in our community! The funds go to Lake Country CASA. Find out more about this worthy non-profit organization dedicated to helping...
White-tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season
AUSTIN — Good news for hunters! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists anticipate an exceptional white-tailed deer season this fall. The 2024-25 archery-only season kicks off Sept. 28 and hunters should expect to have good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks. “Given that over half the state experienced excellent habitat conditions this spring, it will be another great season to pull the bow out and spend...
Installing Car Seats Isn’t Rocket Science
Former NASA scientist helps TxDOT launch its child passenger safety seat campaign. AUSTIN – A car seat can be a lifesaver, but only if it’s installed and used correctly. Whether you’re going to school or taking a family trip, knowing how to properly install a car seat is absolutely vital. To help spread the word about the importance of car seat safety, TxDOT is partnering with former NASA rocket scientist Shayla Rivera to launch the...
