A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 5, 2026
Hey friends, I feel this sweet, tender message from our Father to us. I don’t just see your pain, I made a way to heal it. I didn’t just witness your brokenness…I carried it. When my son went to the cross, it was not random. It was not distant. It was not just for “someone else, someone good.” It was personal. It was intentional. It was for you. “But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us...
From Black Coffee to Sugar Rush: Starbucks’ Growing Appeal to Children
April 4, 2026 – Starbucks, once a standard-bearer for premium coffee culture, is facing growing scrutiny over how its business has evolved—particularly in its increasing appeal to children through highly sweetened beverages. Founded in 1971, Starbucks originally set itself apart by focusing on high-quality coffee, often served black. Early company philosophy emphasized the integrity of the bean, discouraging heavy additions like...
Marylou Fryer
June 4, 1948 — April 2, 2026 Visitation service for Marylou Fryer, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Fryer passed away at Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Marylou Fryer
Don’t Worry Fellow Tractor Drivers, AI Has Not Taken Over… Yet
April 3, 2026 – SAN FRANCISCO — A once-promising agricultural technology startup has collapsed, laying off its entire workforce and abandoning its Bay Area headquarters after its flagship AI-powered tractor project failed to gain traction in the market. The company, which had attracted significant venture capital funding during the height of the artificial intelligence boom, aimed to revolutionize farming with autonomous...
Lillie Dolores Renshaw
June 29, 1938 — April 1, 2026 Saltillo Graveside service for Lillie Dolores Renshaw, age 87, of Saltillo, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Old Saltillo Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mrs. Renshaw passed away at Christus Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Lillie Dolores Renshaw, a longtime resident of Saltillo, Texas, was born on June 29, 1938, in Dike, Texas....
Russia Boots Apple; Restricts Other Internet Services
April 3, 2026 – MOSCOW — Russia has moved to close a key loophole that allowed users to continue paying for Apple services, effectively tightening restrictions on Western technology platforms operating inside the country. Beginning this week, Russian mobile carriers have disabled payments tied to Apple IDs, cutting off one of the last remaining methods for users to purchase apps, subscriptions, and other digital services....
Centennial Time Capsule Moves to Palo Duro Canyon State Park
April 3, 2026 – AUSTIN — The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, is on the move once again, as it roams the Lone Star State for 50 years on a quest to visit every park. This time, it is moving to Palo Duro Canyon State Park after its recent stop over the winter at Davis Mountains State Park. The time capsule houses one object from every state park and support program. It has now...
Texas Rangers Home Opener Today
April 3, 2026 – The Texas Rangers’ 2026 home opener is Friday, April 3, against the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Field in Arlington, with a 3:05 p.m. CT first pitch. The game is the start of a six-game homestand featuring pregame ceremonies and a magnetic schedule giveaway for the first 30,000 fans. Parking lots open at 10 a.m. and stadium gates open at noon. This marks the 55th home opener in franchise history and the...
Memory Shortage Threatens Timeline for New Texas Data Centers
April 3, 2026 – A surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating a global shortage of memory chips, raising new concerns about whether proposed data centers—including those in rural Texas—can be fully built and operational in the near term. Industry estimates indicate that major technology companies such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meta, Alphabet (Google Cloud), and Apple have already secured roughly...
UPRA Rodeo Coming to Hopkins County April 17th and 18th
April 2, 2026 – The 46th Annual UPRA Rodeo brought you by the UPRA Hall of Fame Hopkins County Rodeo Committee. April 17th and 18th at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Discount Tickets on sale at Circle E Western Store!!!! See y’all there!!!
