Hopkins County Judge Sentences Retired United States Air Force Brigadier General to 40 Years in Prison for the offense of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child or Children
May 21, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS—Eighth Judicial District Attorney Will Ramsay announced today that District Judge Eddie Northcutt has sentenced retired Air Force Brigadier General Mike Houston McClendon to 40 years in prison after finding him guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child or Children. Allegations from McClendon’s family began to surface in 2018, but charges were ultimately not pursued at that time. On May 11,...
‘Matrix Headlights’ Now Legal in the USA
May 22, 2026 – WASHINGTON — For years, American drivers navigating dark, winding roads faced a frustrating, binary choice: blind oncoming traffic with high beams, or compromise their own vision with low beams. Meanwhile, drivers in Europe cruised under a blanket of daylight, courtesy of advanced “smart” headlights. Now, the gap is finally closing. Following a major, long-overdue update to federal vehicle safety...
Viral Graduation Photo Costs North Texas School Official Newly Appointed Administration Job
May 21, 2026 – COMMERCE, Texas — A newly appointed North Texas school district administrator has lost his job before his contract even officially began, following the rapid viral spread of a photograph showing him typing a racist text message during a high school graduation ceremony. Sam Day, who was recently announced as the incoming Director of Operations for the Commerce Independent School District, had his employment offer...
Thousands of Educators Flagged In New Reporting System
May 22, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — A newly launched state transparency tool is shedding light on a troubling trend in Texas schools: thousands of educators and school employees are being flagged for criminal activity each year. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently unveiled its Educator Misconduct Reporting Dashboard, offering the public an unprecedented look into reports of wrongdoing across the state’s education system. Early...
Priscilla Ashmore
December 5, 1937 — May 18, 2026Priscilla Ashmore, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Denton, Texas on December 5,1937 to Raymond Albert and Mary Jane (Blagg) Ashmore. She is survived by her nephew, Keith Ashmore of Emory, Texas and a host of great nieces and nephews. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Albert and Mary Jane (Blagg) Ashmore;...
Camp Mystic Director’s License Suspended
May 21, 2026 – KERR COUNTY, Texas — The co-director of the historic Camp Mystic has had her nursing license temporarily suspended following allegations that she abandoned campers and staff during the catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods that killed 27 people last summer. According to an emergency order issued by the Texas Board of Nursing, Mary Liz Eastland — who served as Camp Mystic’s co-director, chief health officer and...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Consider Increased Reporting on Mountain Lions
May 21, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is calling on the public to weigh in on a proposed change that could significantly reshape how mountain lions are monitored across the state. The proposal, announced May 20, would require mandatory reporting of all harvested mountain lions—a shift from the current voluntary system that officials say has failed to produce reliable data. Background: A...
Uncork Texas Wines Launches 2026 Texas Vintners Cup: Win “Best in Texas”
Texas vintners encouraged to submit entries before June 5th. May 20, 2026 – AUSTIN – Uncork Texas Wines, a Texas Department of Agriculture program, today announced the 2026 Texas Vintners Cup, the state’s premier wine competition dedicated to crowning the twelve best wines in Texas. Now in its sixth year, the Vintners Cup remains the only competition of its kind that selects a definitive “Best in Texas” lineup “Texas wines are...
John R. “Randy” Caraway
January 15, 1953 — May 17, 2026 Tyler Memorial service for John R. “Randy” Caraway, age 73, of Tyler, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Marvin Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas, with Dr. Doug Baker officiating. Interment will be at the United States Air Force Academy cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Caraway passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. John R....
Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Hears from Amy Newsom, APRN, FNP-C
May 20, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group welcomedguest speaker Amy Newsom, APRN, FNP-C, at its meeting on May 11. Newsom thanked the women for joining the group and for offering themselves as a resource for others, emphasizing the impact of being there for one another. “Support is so important. Whether your cancer journey began years ago or a few months ago, everyone has their own...
