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...
Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Urgent Action to Save Texas Barbecue
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an urgent call to action to protect one of the state’s most cherished cultural and economic traditions: Texas Barbeque. A troubling wave of restaurant closures and operational challenges is sweeping across Texas, driven by record-high beef prices, a national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, persistent inflationary pressures, and a resulting...
Drug Trafficking Location Shut Down on Nicholson St.
February 13, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – On the evening of February 12, 2026, the Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Joint SWAT team, in coordination with local narcotics investigators, executed a high-profile search warrant at 216 Nicholson. The operation was the culmination of an investigation into suspected drug distribution at the property. Two individuals located inside the residence were taken into custody without incident:...
Ken Paxton Backs Mary Talley Bowden in Legal Fight Against Medical Board
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action to support Houston physician Mary Talley Bowden in her lawsuit against the Texas Medical Board, arguing the board violated her constitutional rights by issuing an administrative penalty and public reprimand. Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Bowden heavily promoted the use of ivermectin for early treatment of COVID-19, often criticizing federal health guidelines. The...
Como-Pickton Band Booster Bingo
The annual Bingo Night fundraiser for the Como-Pickton Band Booster is Saturday, March 7th. Doors open at 4:00 pm for concessions and card sales, Bingo calling starts at 5:00 pm This year, some notable prizes are an Xbox Series X, a Meta Quest 3S VR headset, guided fishing tours on Lake Fork, rounds of golf, and many restaurant, shopping, and services gift cards. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Bingo...
Jo Ann Wallace
A graveside service for Jo Ann Wallace, age 91 of Reilly Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Aaron Wallace, Kaleb Wallace, Cody Salverino, Slade Daniel, Hunter Salverino, and Straton Salverino serving as pallbearers. Ryker Daniel, Hank Daniel, Carter Daniel, Fisher Wallace, Archer Wallace, and Bentlee Wallace will be serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held...
