Seat Belt Defect Forces Hyundai Recalls
April 13, 2026 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a recall affecting nearly 300,000 Hyundai vehicles, highlighting how safety concerns reported by drivers can lead to nationwide action. According to federal regulators, the recall covers 294,128 vehicles, including the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis G90, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. The issue involves a defect in seat belt...
Push to Include Bible Stories in Public Education Advances
April 13, 2026 – The Texas State Board of Education has given preliminary approval to a proposal that would incorporate Bible-infused content into public school social studies curricula, sparking renewed debate over religion’s role in education. The measure, which still requires final approval, would allow instructional materials to include references to biblical texts when teaching historical and cultural topics. Supporters...
Commissioner Miller Warns of Northern-Most New World Screwworm Detection: “This Is Not a Drill”
April 13, 2026 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement following confirmation of the northern-most New World screwworm detection in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, only 90 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border: “The New World screwworm is not some distant problem. It is a direct and imminent threat to Texas, and we are treating it that way. This is a high-stakes situation for...
America’s Car-Mart to Close 42 Stores, Including Sulphur Springs Location
April 12, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS — America’s Car-Mart is closing about a third of its dealerships nationwide, including its Sulphur Springs location, as the used car retailer works to stabilize its finances following significant losses. The company announced it will shut down 42 stores across 12 states, reducing its footprint to 94 locations. The decision comes after reporting a $76.71 million loss in its third quarter, along...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 12, 2026
Hey friends!! We are surrounded by constant demands, aren’t we?! Our minds are crowded, our schedules are full, and our souls are often weary. And friends, Scripture reminds us that long before God ever instructed His people to build a sanctuary, He Himself declared that HE would be their dwelling place. Psalm 90:1 says, “Lord, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.” That means sanctuary is not...
How Parents Can Talk to Children When a Community Leader Is Arrested
April 10, 2026 – When a respected public official or community leader is arrested, the impact often extends beyond headlines—reaching into homes where parents are left explaining the situation to their children. Experts say these conversations, while uncomfortable, are important opportunities to teach values like accountability, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. Children, especially younger ones, may feel confused...
Drunk Driving Continues to Claim Lives in Texas as Officials Urge Help for Addiction
April 10, 2026 – Drunk driving remains a leading cause of death on Texas roads, with state officials and safety advocates continuing to warn about the dangers while encouraging those struggling with alcohol abuse to seek help. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, more than 1,000 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in 2024—an average of about three deaths every day. Over the past decade, impaired driving...
Randy “Pops” Wells
September 13, 1955 — April 9, 2026 Whitesboro Randy “Pops” Wells, age 70, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. A family-led celebration of life will be held at a later date. Randy Wells was born on September 13, 1955, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Ned Arthur and Antonia (Caravalho) Wells. He married Rebecca “Becky” Franklin in Benton, Arkansas, on...
TPWD Encourages Texas Anglers and Boaters to Stay Clear of Coastal Waterbird Rookeries
April 9, 2026 – AUSTIN – With summer and peak boating season just around the corner, iconic coastal birds like brown pelicans, roseate spoonbills, black skimmers and reddish egrets begin to utilize small, inshore nesting islands, also called rookeries, along the Texas Gulf Coast. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges anglers and boaters to use caution around these nesting birds, which are particularly sensitive to...
Paxton Seeks Records from 1,000+ Texas Cities in Tax Transparency Probe
April 10, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping inquiry into more than 1,000 municipalities, demanding financial records to ensure cities are complying with a new state law aimed at increasing transparency and preventing unlawful tax increases. The effort centers on Senate Bill 1851, passed during the most recent legislative session, which requires cities to complete and publicly post annual...
