Governor Abbott Receives Award For Veteran Services At American Legion Post 76 In Austin
March 20, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion and received the National Vietnam Veterans of America State Award for Veteran Services. “America truly is the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known, and the reason for that is because the United States of America has had the mightiest military in the history of the world. We as a state will continue to...
Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to the Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry – Week Five
March 19, 2026 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. This is the fith fish fry of 2026. These tickets are only good for the March 20th meal. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to give your opinion on the special beans. One winner will be chosen at random. Grand...
A Burn Ban for Hopkins County Can’t Be Far Off
M<arch 19, 2026 – Warm, dry weather is setting the stage for ideal outdoor work conditions across Hopkins County, but officials warn the same pattern could soon increase fire risk. Forecasts show a stretch of above-average temperatures, moderate south winds and little to no rain expected over the next 10 days. Those conditions are creating a window for residents to tackle outdoor projects such as welding, clearing brush and...
Texas To Delete Cesar Chavez Day
March 19, 2026 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the state will no longer observe Cesar Chavez Day, citing allegations against the late labor leader and calling for the holiday’s removal from state law. Born Cesario Estrada Chavez was March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, U.S.Died April 23, 1993 (aged 66) San Luis, Arizona, U.S. In a statement released from Austin, Abbott said he has directed all state agency...
Sid Miller Launches ‘AgDefence’ Grant Program
March 19, 2026 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Wednesday the launch of a new statewide initiative aimed at protecting farmers and ranchers from costly threats to crops and livestock. The Agricultural Defense Program, also known as AgDefense, will provide targeted financial assistance to combat agricultural pests, diseases and predators. The program is being administered in partnership with the Texas...
Marine Adapts, Overcomes by 3D Printing Comms Part
March 19, 2026 – Innovation and problem-solving are helping improve readiness for U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where a young Marine has developed a cost-saving fix for a widespread equipment issue. Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, assigned to the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus, created a replacement mast for the Mobile User Objective System antenna after identifying a recurring problem. The original...
Houston Rodeo Now Has Dress Code After Carnival Participants Brawl
March 18, 2026 – An outbreak of fights forced organizers to shut down the carnival portion of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo early Saturday night, prompting new safety measures and sparking debate over a recently implemented dress code. According to police, multiple altercations broke out across the carnival grounds, creating chaos and safety concerns for attendees. Videos circulating on social media captured large crowds...
Patricia Ann Kelley
Sunrise 05/07/1945 Sunset 03/15/2026 Patricia Ann Kelley was born in Hopkins County May 7, 1945, the daughter of JC Weatherall Sr. and Dorothy Walker Weatherall. Patricia passed away March 15, 2026 at 80 years of age. She married Henry Kelley Jr. in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Henry Kelley Jr. preceded her in death. Patricia Kelley retired from Texas Instruments after employed there for many years in Dallas, Texas. She was a member of...
Army Approved New Grenade, the M111
March 18, 2026 – The United States Army has approved a new offensive hand grenade, marking the first time in nearly six decades that a new lethal grenade has reached full deployment status. The earliest known hand grenades originated in Song Dynasty China (960–1279 AD) as “thunder crash bombs,” which were gunpowder packed into ceramic or metal containers with fuses. Earlier, 8th-century Byzantine forces used...
Paxton Sues Water Treatment Plant For Dumping Sewage into Cedar Creek
March 18, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced this week that his office has secured a court order halting the illegal discharge of sewage and waste into waterways in East Texas. The legal action targets Angelina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4, which state investigators say had been releasing untreated or improperly treated sewage into Cedar Creek. The creek is part of the larger Neches River Basin,...
