TEXAS LAWMAKERS TO STUDY IMPACT OF CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers are preparing to take a closer look at how increasing use of technology in classrooms is affecting student learning ahead of the 2027 legislative session. House Speaker Dustin Burrows has directed two committees to examine the role of digital devices in education, including whether heavy reliance on screens is helping or hindering academic performance. The review comes as more schools...
TEXAS LAWMAKER RAISES CONCERNS OVER INVOLUNTARY ORGAN DONATION
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — A Texas lawmaker is raising renewed concerns about whether current state law allows individuals to become organ donors without explicit consent, particularly in cases involving unidentified or unrepresented patients. State Rep. Tom Oliverson, a Republican from Cypress, has warned that existing statutes give hospital administrators and, in some cases, district court judges the authority to determine the...
Texas State Parks Police Officers Earn Awards
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — Several Texas State Parks Police Officers received awards from the Park Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) and were recognized at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting on Thursday. Lifetime Achievement Award — Chief Wes Masur Chief Wes Masur was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from PLEA, being recognized for a career of more than 30 years reflecting unwavering dedication,...
PAXTON SUES DENTAL PROVIDERS, MARKETERS OVER ALLEGED MEDICAID FRAUD SCHEME
MARCH 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against multiple dental providers and marketing groups accused of orchestrating a scheme to defraud Texas Medicaid by performing medically unnecessary procedures on patients. According to the lawsuit, the providers allegedly partnered with so-called “marketer defendants” who targeted Medicaid recipients—often low-income families—by offering...
Mary Ellen Webster
May 17, 1944 — March 28, 2026 Mansfield Mary Ellen Webster, 81, a retired Campus Technology Manager for the Arlington ISD, passed peacefully in her home, with family members surrounding her, into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Graveside service for Mary will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas, at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with Reverend Blake Lander officiating. Mary...
Mary Elizabeth Hatley
March 18, 1937 ~ March 29, 2026 (age 89) – Mary Elizabeth Hatley passed away on Sunday March 29, 2026, peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 18, 1937, in Wood County. Mary was the daughter of R.C. (Chester) Camper and Ora Kirkland Camper. She married Lloyd Ray Hatley on May 26,1956 in the Union Community of Hopkins County. Graveside Services are at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1,...
Emcees Announced for Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mingo
March 30, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Plans are well underway for The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s third annual Mingo to be held on Thursday, April 9. It will be a fun night of bingo, camaraderie, and prizes. As with all Foundation events, Mingo depends on the kind volunteers who donate their time to work the event. There are volunteer opportunities to show off prizes, work at the bar, sell extras, pass out food,...
Jerry Mac Richardson
October 10, 1943 — March 28, 2026 Fairhope, Alabama It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Mac Richardson, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 82. While our hearts grieve his loss and we will miss him deeply, we also rejoice in the assurance that he is now healed and in Heaven. Jerry is reunited with his parents, Lois and Opal Richardson; his sister, Patsy Bell; his...
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...
