Greg Abbott Touts Record Demand for Texas School Choice Program
February 17, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Monday celebrated what he called record-breaking interest in Texas’ new school choice initiative, with more than 100,000 families applying to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program in less than two weeks. State officials say the surge represents the largest launch of a new school choice program in the nation’s history. The program allows eligible students to...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Illegal Voting Tipline to Stop Unlawful Voting Activity Ahead of March Primary
February 17, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an email tipline where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity. Attorney General Paxton will thoroughly investigate any suspected voter fraud and protect the integrity of our elections. In his legal advisory, he notes that, “Significant growth of the noncitizen population in Texas and a pattern of...
Tracy Michelle Potter
July 19, 1971 — February 15, 2026 Emory Funeral service for Tracy Michelle Potter, age 54, of Emory, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Paul Pogue officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Potter passed away at her residence on February 15, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of...
Breast Cancer Support Group Enjoys Book Discussion
February 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer support group met on Monday, February 9, with retired librarian and bibliophile Markeda Fisher serving as the guest speaker. Fisher discussed some of her favorite books, both fiction and non-fiction, and provided a handout of herrecent 5-star reads. Attendees added their personal favorites and thoughts on the books Fisherdiscussed. Bibliotherapy is a...
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Baby Chicks and Start Your Own Flock?
February 16, 2026 – Thinking about starting your own backyard flock? Many new and experienced farmers alike are asking whether now is a good time to buy baby chicks and begin raising poultry. Seasonal factors matter: Spring is traditionally the busiest season for chick sales because warmer weather is ideal for raising young birds. Hatcheries tend to have more breeds available and first-time chicken keepers enjoy better...
Greg Abbott Supports Federal Fair Housing Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center
February 16, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Friday voiced support for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launching a federal fair housing investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center, known as EPIC, over potential violations of the Fair Housing Act. Abbott backed HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s decision to direct the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to examine a proposed development...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Cord Blood Registry for Exploiting New Parents and Illegally Profiting by Misleading Them About Their Newborns’ Cord Blood Cells
February 16, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued CBR Systems Inc. (“CBR”) for taking advantage of new parents who want to protect their children. CBR exploits new parents’ love for their children by charging them, often at a steep price, to bank their newborns’ umbilical cord stem cells. But their services are largely worthless with regard to their advertised purpose. CBR has repeatedly used misleading, emotional sales...
Yasmina Janet Hernandez
August 6, 1965 — January 31, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Yasmina Hernandez, age 60 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00P.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Centro Christiano de Adoracian with Pastor Pacheco officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with David Murga, Ramiro Hernandez, Daniel Giron, Cody Godfrey, Freddy Colvera, Manuel Puentes serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal...
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Every Friday Through Lent
February 15, 2026 – The first KoC Fish Fry of 2026 will be this Friday. With so many options, no one goes away hungry. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm. Right here in Sulphur Springs at St. James Catholic Church. Originating from early Church tradition and codified by Pope St. Gregory 1400 years ago, this practice has evolved into a popular community, fish fry culture. Knights of Columbus at the ready! Plenty of USA...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 15, 2026
Hey friends! The other day while I was driving I saw an old tire tread that had undoubtedly come from a vehicle while running down the interstate and it struck me rather deeply. I saw that tire and I thought I’ve felt like that tire. You know, at one point someone needed new tires, wanted new tires and they were so thankful for the tires when they got them. They then proceeded to drive from here to there and...
