Clyde Tucker
September 1, 1944 — April 30, 2026 Mabank Graveside inurnment service for Clyde Tucker, age 81, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Ridgeway Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mr. Tucker peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Camp Mystic Will Not Open for 2026
April 30, 2026 – Camp Mystic announced it will not reopen for the upcoming summer season, citing the ongoing grief of families and continuing investigations into last year’s tragedy at the longtime Hill Country camp. Previously, the camp had planned a partial reopening for 2026 at its Cypress Lake location, but this was met with significant backlash from the public and families, according to Facebook posts and reports. In a...
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $99 Million In Federal Funding For Rural Hospitals To Recruit Workers
April 30, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will distribute $99 million in federal funding to support rural hospitals across the state, aiming to strengthen workforce recruitment and retention in underserved communities. The funding is part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong plan and will back a new initiative titled “Next Generation of the Small Town...
Attorney General Paxton Sues Houston-Area “Birth Tourism” Center for Exploiting Birthright Citizenship
Attorney General Paxton Sues Houston-Area “Birth Tourism” Center for Exploiting Birthright Citizenship by Unlawfully Facilitating the Invasion of Chinese Nationals into Texas for the Sole Purpose of Giving Birth April 30, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area “birth tourism” operation known as De’Ai Postpartum Care Center (“Center”) for unlawfully facilitating the invasion...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Goes On Record About Mexican Wolves
April 30, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued a public statement this week addressing growing public concern about the transport of Mexican gray wolf through the state, emphasizing that no wolves have been released in Texas and there are no plans to do so. The clarification comes amid increased attention and speculation tied to reports of wolf movement. TPWD officials said that while...
Baby Carrots and What Passes As Baby Carrots
April 29, 2026 – A growing number of consumers are asking a simple question in the produce aisle: what exactly is a “baby carrot”? The answer is less about farming and more about processing—and it reflects broader changes in how carrots are produced and distributed across the United States. Despite the name, most baby carrots are not immature vegetables pulled early from the ground. Instead, they are cut and shaped from larger,...
Look, Don’t Touch — Leave Baby Wildlife Where You Find Them
April 29, 2026 – AUSTIN — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young wildlife, especially fawns and baby birds, believing they have been abandoned. In most cases, that is not true. Removing these...
Florida Blocks Animal Imports From Six Texas Counties
April 29, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Sid Miller is weighing in on new emergency animal import restrictions announced by Florida, calling the move “understandable” as concerns grow over the spread of the New World screwworm near the U.S.-Mexico border. Florida officials issued the rule on April 24, temporarily limiting the import of warm-blooded animals from six South Texas counties deemed “high risk” due to their proximity to recent...
Paxton Investigates Trucking Schools
April 29, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping statewide investigation into several commercial trucking schools accused of certifying unqualified drivers, including individuals who may not meet English-language requirements mandated by federal law. The probe, announced by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, targets five companies: EP Texas Trucking School, Trucker Certified LLC, Fast Track CDL LLC,...
Mona Giles
Mona Giles of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in the Chapel of West Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 until 2:00 PM the same day. Interment will follow in Rockdale Cemetery. With our condolences.
