Last Seven Saying of Christ on the Cross Event
March 30, 2026 – The Cypress District Congress of Christian Education will provide a Good Friday Service, April 3, 2026 at Cypress District Building, 901 S. Como St, Sulphur Springs 6:00 p.m. Pastors expounding on the last seven saying of Christ on the cross. Also a wrap-up at the end. Looking to have a HIGHLY SPIRITED time in the Lord. The public is welcomed to attend.
PAXTON PROPOSES RULES TO ENFORCE BAN ON FOREIGN ADVERSARIES OWNING TEXAS LAND
March 30, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has unveiled proposed rules to enforce a new state law restricting land ownership by individuals and entities tied to designated foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. The proposal begins the formal rulemaking process for Senate Bill 17, passed during the 89th Texas Legislature and in effect since September 1, 2025. The law was designed to...
Even Girl Scout Cookie Sales Effected this Year
March 29, 2026 – As cookie season winds down, some Girl Scout troops are finding themselves with leftover inventory, reflecting a shift in buying habits driven by higher prices and increased competition. Boxes that once sold quickly are now moving more slowly, with some customers pointing to rising costs. In recent years, prices have climbed to around $5 to $7 per box in many areas, prompting comparisons to cheaper store-brand...
Mauro Gaona
January 15, 1958 — March 27, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Mauro Gaona, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Centro Cristiano De Adoracion with Jose R. Pacheco officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Angel Tavera, Joshua Tavera, Jamie Tavera, Yareli Tavera, Kevin Ugalde, Alberto Gaona, Jaciel Gaona, Ernesto Carmona, and Jacob Gaona serving as...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 29, 2026
Hey friends! I was driving down a county road recently and just became so overwhelmed by how lush and green everything was. It happened like overnight. One day it was all brown and lifeless and then in no time at all life began to spring forth; a new season upon us. And the Lord began speaking to my heart that a new season is upon us! Just as it says in Ecclesiastes that for everything there is a...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launches First All-Digital State Wildlife Action Plan in the Nation
March 26, 2026 – AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has launched the nation’s first all-digital State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The SWAP is Texas’ statewide conservation roadmap for Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their habitats. Maintaining an approved SWAP keeps Texas eligible for about $3 million annually in federal State and Tribal Wildlife Grants, which support conservation research and...
Official Media Statement: TPW Commission Passes Updated Proof of Residency Requirements
March 26, 2026 – AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved updated proof of residency requirements for residents, nonresidents and foreign residents buying a recreational hunting or fishing license in Texas. The new amendment takes effect Aug. 1, two weeks before annual hunting and fishing licenses become available for purchase Aug. 15. The intention of this change is aimed at preventing fraud and...
Proposed Kaufman County Development Haulted After State Investigation
March 27, 2026 – KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Plans for a large-scale development in Kaufman County have come to an end following an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to state officials. The proposed project, described by developers as a “sustainable city,” drew widespread attention earlier this year after reports indicated it could house up to 20,000 residents on thousands of acres of rural land near...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $26 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
March 26, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. “Texas is home to over 1.7 million veterans and active duty, reserve personnel, and their families,” said Governor...
Ranger Baseball Time Today at 2PM
March 26, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Baseball fans across Hopkins County will once again be able to catch Texas Rangers Baseball radio, as KSST 1230 AM continues its long-standing tradition of broadcasting Rangers baseball. KSST is part of the Texas Rangers Radio Network, a statewide group of affiliate stations that carry live game coverage throughout the season. For local listeners, that means Opening Day coverage will be...
