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...
Official Media Statement: Missing Kayaker Recovered from West Bay, May 18
May 20, 2026 – GALVESTON – Texas Game Wardens and partner agencies recovered the body of a missing kayaker in West Bay on Monday, May 18. The search began after two adult brothers launched kayaks in West Bay on the evening of Sunday, May 17. Neither was wearing a life jacket when one of the kayaks capsized. One brother was able to make it back to shore, but the other did not resurface. Texas Game Wardens, along with local, state...
U.S. Secures $17 Billion Agriculture Deal with China, Boosting Texas Farmers
AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is praising Donald Trump following a newly announced agreement in which China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion annually in U.S. agricultural products over the next three years. The deal, announced May 19, 2026, includes renewed soybean purchase agreements and expanded market access for American beef and poultry exports. According to officials, the agreement is aimed at...
ALL ABOARD: Union Pacific’s “Big Boy” No. 4014 Embarks on Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour
CHEYENNE, WY — Union Pacific has officially launched its highly anticipated 2026 steam locomotive tour, sending the legendary “Big Boy” No. 4014 on a massive cross-country journey. Moving in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the first-ever coast-to-coast tour is drawing massive crowds of railfans eager to witness the golden age of steam power in action. After completing a successful western leg through...
The Foundation Extends Its Sincere Appreciation to the Community
May 18, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 20 th Anniversary Gala, held on May 9, was a night to remember! From past Gala chairs and former Foundation director,Jackie Thornton, kicking off the event, to the record-setting donations received as part of the Giving Moment, it was a fun and impactful celebration. The reason for the night’s success is due to the generosity of this...
Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs To Host its Annual Fourth of July Celebration
May 19, 2026 – A community-focused nonprofit in Northeast Texas is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly event aimed at both fun and service. Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs will host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center parking lot, located at 301 Oak Avenue. Organizers say the event is designed to bring the community together...
