Timmerman Power Plant Is Fully Operational
April 21, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials on Tuesday marked a milestone in the state’s ongoing push to expand electricity generation, announcing that a second unit at the Timmerman Peaker Power Plant is now fully operational—one month ahead of schedule. Governor Greg Abbott joined leaders from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to highlight the completion of the 380-megawatt natural gas-fired facility near Maxwell....
Paxton Takes on California Kratom
April 21, 2026 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based kratom retailers, accusing them of selling highly concentrated and potentially dangerous products to Texas consumers in violation of state law. The companies named in the lawsuit—Pure Leaf Kratom, LLC and Outcast Distribution, LLC—are alleged to have marketed and shipped products containing extremely high levels of...
Do You Have a Tariff Refund Coming?
April 20, 2026 – The United States on Monday launched the first phase of a sweeping tariff refund system, marking a significant shift in the aftermath of a Supreme Court decision that invalidated a key piece of the Trump administration’s trade policy. The ruling, issued in February, determined that former President Donald Trump did not have the legal authority to impose a broad set of tariffs that had been collected over the...
Forest Academy Cemetery Association Memorial Service Set For Sunday May 3
The Forest Academy Cemetery Association annual Memorial Day celebration is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Speaker will be Ben Pegues. After the program, all will gather under the pavilion for a covered dish meal. Brisket, ham, tea and water, and tables will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert and a chair.
Nelly Joyce Robinson
September 21, 1944 — April 19, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral services for Nelly Joyce Robinson, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, TX, formerly of Maplesville, AL, and Prattville, AL, will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will take place at Greenview Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Carriage House Manor in Sulphur...
Thurman Paul “HitMan” Hitt
September 22, 1949 ~ April 16, 2026 (age 76) Full Obituary to be added later. Services Gathering of Family and Friends SaturdayMay 23, 20262:00 PMHeritage Park416 North Jackson StreetSulphur Springs, TX 75482 With our condolences.
Texas Attorney General Files Landmark Lawsuit Against ActBlue Over Alleged Donation Violations
AUSTIN, Texas — Ken Paxton has filed a high-profile lawsuit against ActBlue, accusing the political fundraising platform of misleading the public about its donation safeguards and enabling fraudulent and potentially foreign contributions in U.S. elections. The lawsuit, announced Monday, alleges that ActBlue violated Texas consumer protection laws by falsely representing the strength and consistency of its donor verification processes....
Texas Economy Hits Record $2.9 Trillion
April 20, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Texas has reached a new financial milestone, with its economy expanding to a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The announcement, highlighted in a press release from Governor Greg Abbott, underscores the state’s continued economic momentum and its growing influence on both the national and global stage. Adjusted for...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 19, 2026
Listen friends, oppression is not something that the Lord sends to us! Oppression is from the enemy. I don’t care who is oppressing you or where the oppression appears to be coming from, it is a device of satan! Definition of oppression: 1 a : unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power b : something that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power.2 : a sense of being weighed down...
Texas Food Stamp Limits May Hit Convenience Stores Where It Hurts
April 18, 2026 – Texas’ new restrictions on what food stamp recipients can buy are beginning to ripple beyond grocery aisles—raising concerns about unintended consequences for small retailers, especially convenience stores that rely heavily on snack sales. Beginning April 1, more than 3.5 million Texans who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can no longer purchase candy or sweetened beverages with their...
