Beef Prices Defy Efforts to Lower Them
May 13, 2026 – The administration of Donald Trump is refining a set of executive actions aimed at easing high beef prices in the United States, according to a White House official on Tuesday. The measures, initially expected earlier in the week, have been delayed as policymakers “fine-tune” details intended to address ongoing supply shortages. The U.S. is the world’s largest beef producer and consumer, yet it is also a top...
Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony
May 13, 2026 – A Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony will be held on May 25, 2026, at 12 p.m. at VFW Post 8560, located at 1 Veterans Drive in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The event invites the community to come together in remembrance and honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. Centered on reflection, gratitude, and unity, the ceremony will pay tribute to the courage and dedication...
Anti-Drone Tech Coming to Texas Ahead of FIFA
May 13, 2026 – The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up security efforts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announcing a $3.2 million investment in advanced drone mitigation technology. The funding, secured through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will support the deployment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones. Officials say the...
Henderson County Commissioners Court Listens To Citizen Concerns On Data Centers
May 12, 2026 – ATHENS, Texas — After weeks of growing public concern, officials in Henderson County took a formal step Tuesday to address the rapid expansion of data center development across rural Texas. Following an extended public comment period that drew more than 200 attendees, county commissioners approved a resolution calling for stronger safeguards and greater state involvement in how and where large-scale data centers...
Joe Marion Reeves
Joe Marion Reeves, 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. Services are pending. With our condolences.
Another ‘Quiet Community’ Fights Back Against Data Center
May 12, 2026 – RED OAK, Texas — Tensions ran high Tuesday night in Red Oak as residents packed a City Council meeting to voice opposition to a proposed 800-acre data center development planned for agricultural land near local schools. The turnout was so large that the meeting room, with a capacity of 136, quickly filled, leaving dozens waiting outside. The proposal, which would require rezoning farmland for industrial use, has...
Trump Wants To Pause Gas Tax – Is It Possible?
May 12, 2026 – AUSTIN — Sid Miller is applauding Donald Trump for signaling support for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, a move that supporters say could provide immediate financial relief to American families and the agricultural sector. In a statement released Tuesday, Miller said the proposal aligns with his earlier calls for both federal and state leaders to ease the burden of rising fuel costs. He had...
Attorney General Paxton Secures Privacy Agreement With LG
May 12, 2026 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant legal agreement with LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. aimed at strengthening consumer privacy protections for smart television users across the state. The settlement addresses concerns over the company’s use of Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology, which has been used to track and collect viewing data without users’ clear knowledge or consent. The...
Natalie Pyle Hammer
February 21, 1938 — May 10, 2026 Sulphur Springs Natalie Pyle Hammer, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at Christus Mother Frances on Sunday, May 10, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Full obituary to come. With our condolences.
Patsy Ruth (Morgan) Gibson
Graveside funeral services for Patsy Ruth Gibson age, 96, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Restlawn Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Cravens officiating. Mrs. Gibson passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Wesely House Manor with her family at her side. She was born on October 5, 1929, in the Star Ridge community of Hopkins County the daughter Wiley and Sallie Craig Morgan. She...
