7th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo Dates Announced
May 18, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has set the dates for Designer Handbag Bingo sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets to go on sale. This annual sellout event is slated for Thursday, August 6. Sponsorships go on sale on Monday, May 18, at HandbagBingo26.GiveSmart.com. There are four sponsorships available, with each providing a handbag to the prize lineup. The $2,500 and...
Commissioner Miller Praises President Trump and Attorney General Paxton for Launch of Investigation into Meatpacking Industry
AUSTIN, Texas — May 17, 2026 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Friday applauded Ken Paxton and the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump for launching a sweeping antitrust investigation into the nation’s largest meatpacking companies, citing long-standing concerns over market concentration and pricing practices in the beef industry. The investigation will examine allegations of price fixing, market...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, May 17, 2026
Hey friends, have you ever been in the middle of an extremely difficult trial in your life and begun to question the Lord—where He was in the situation, or if He really is who He says He is? Well, John the Baptist had been there. He was thrown into prison by Herod, and he had been there about a year. He sent for two of his disciples and asked them to go to Jesus and ask Him if He was really the Messiah they had been waiting for....
Franklin Mountains State Park Grows by 1,000 Acres Through Acquisition
May 14, 2026 EL PASO — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Franklin Mountains State Park has grown a leg, gaining 1,054 acres to the east through a new land acquisition. “I am excited about this acquisition,” said superintendent Cesar Mendez, “which extends the buffer zone all the way to Martin Luther King Boulevard, adding some lower elevation and flatter land to Franklin Mountains State Park and securing access points...
Paxton Targets Over 130 Cities On Tax Transparency Issues
May 15, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Ken Paxton has issued formal notices to more than 130 Texas cities, warning them they are prohibited from increasing property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate after failing to meet state transparency and audit requirements. The enforcement action follows a sweeping investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General, which reviewed over 1,000 municipalities across Texas. The probe aimed to...
Miller Grove ISD Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent Position
CUMBY, Texas — The Miller Grove Independent School District has announced Tonya Loftice as the lone finalist for its next superintendent, marking a significant step in the district’s leadership transition. The decision was made by the Miller Grove ISD Board of Trustees following what officials described as a thorough executive search process. Loftice currently serves as the district’s secondary principal and has been a familiar...
Debra S Smith
August 14, 1957 — May 14, 2026 Debra Shaneena Smith passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. Debra was born on August 14, 1957, in Denton, Texas to Boyce Tilden Corley and Barbara Jean (Howard) Corley. Debra was a Nurses Aid at the Denton State School. She worked at M Knit Warehouse and owned a cosmetic company. Debra loved being outdoors. She enjoyed bird watching and flowers. Her hobbies...
Carlos Ray Barela
October 31, 1956 — May 13, 2026 Graveside Service for Carlos Ray Barela, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Midway Cemetery in Talco, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home. Mr. Barela passed away on Wednesday, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Carlos Barela was born October 31, 1956, in El Paso,...
More Texas Lawmakers Urge Pause on Massive Transmission Project Amid Growing Questions
May 14, 2026 – A growing number of Texas lawmakers are calling for a pause on one of the largest proposed energy infrastructure projects in state history, raising concerns about cost, transparency, and whether the effort is even addressing the state’s most urgent energy needs. In a newly signed letter, 25 state legislators are requesting a formal meeting with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to discuss the proposed...
FLOCK Camera Abuse Increasing Nationwide
May 14, 2026 – Texas officials are facing growing scrutiny over the use—and alleged abuse—of Flock Safety surveillance cameras, as civil liberties advocates warn the rapidly expanding technology has outpaced oversight and privacy protections. Flock cameras, which are automated license plate readers installed by police departments, homeowner associations, and private businesses, have spread across Texas in recent years....
