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...
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Increase Pensions for Medal of Honor Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, filed the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act. The MEDAL Act increase the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients to $100,000 annually. The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration. There are only 61 living recipients. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz About the legislation, Sen....
Harvest Moon with Partial Eclipse Tuesday Night
September 16, 2024 – A Harvest Moon with a partial eclipse will be viewable Tuesday night across Texas. The term Harvest Moon refers to the full moon closest to the start of autumn. It happens annually. The Old Farmer’s Almanac coined the name in the 1930s because the full moon’s bright light helped farmers continue harvesting their crops after dusk. In a lunar eclipse, the Moon often passes through two regions of Earth’s...
