Ken Paxton Backs Mary Talley Bowden in Legal Fight Against Medical Board
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action to support Houston physician Mary Talley Bowden in her lawsuit against the Texas Medical Board, arguing the board violated her constitutional rights by issuing an administrative penalty and public reprimand. Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Bowden heavily promoted the use of ivermectin for early treatment of COVID-19, often criticizing federal health guidelines. The...
Como-Pickton Band Booster Bingo
The annual Bingo Night fundraiser for the Como-Pickton Band Booster is Saturday, March 7th. Doors open at 4:00 pm for concessions and card sales, Bingo calling starts at 5:00 pm This year, some notable prizes are an Xbox Series X, a Meta Quest 3S VR headset, guided fishing tours on Lake Fork, rounds of golf, and many restaurant, shopping, and services gift cards. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Bingo...
Jo Ann Wallace
A graveside service for Jo Ann Wallace, age 91 of Reilly Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Aaron Wallace, Kaleb Wallace, Cody Salverino, Slade Daniel, Hunter Salverino, and Straton Salverino serving as pallbearers. Ryker Daniel, Hank Daniel, Carter Daniel, Fisher Wallace, Archer Wallace, and Bentlee Wallace will be serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held...
Texas Regulators to Require Data Centers, Crypto Miners to Report Water Use
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas utility regulators will begin requiring data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations to report their water usage, as state leaders move to better understand how fast-growing technology industries are affecting Texas’ already strained water resources. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) plans to ask qualifying facilities statewide to begin sharing water-use data within a defined reporting timeframe,...
Attorney General Paxton Sues Snapchat
For Deceiving Parents, Endangering Texas Kids by Exposing Them to Addictive Features, and Serving as a Breeding Ground for Obscene Conduct February 12, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (“Snapchat”) for failing to adequately warn parents and consumers about inappropriate material on the platform and the app’s addictive design. The lawsuit alleges that creators of Snapchat knowingly...
One Man’s Impact on Local Community Health: Roger Elliott’s Role with the Foundation
February 12, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The postponement of the 20th Anniversary Gala allows the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation more time to share its history. As you know, the Foundation started because of a group of visionary citizens. The start wasn’t easy, as any volunteer non-profit canattest. It took a few years to get the momentum needed for buy-in from local citizens and, withchanges in the hospital...
Steve Cowart
August 31, 1954 — February 9, 2026 Alba Memorial service for Steve Cowart, age 71 of Alba, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Cowart passed away on February 9, 2026 in Durant, Oklahoma. Steve Cowart
Foundation’s Online Gala Auction Pre-Sale Closes with Success
February 11, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Foundation held a special online auction pre-sale aheadof its newly rescheduled Gala, set for May 9. The auction surpassed expectations, delivering strong results in both revenue and bidder engagement. Featuring experiences and items best enjoyed before the spring Gala date, the auction offered a rare opportunity to bid on items typically exclusive to the in-person event. All...
Commissioner Miller Announces the $100 Million AgLink Continuity Grant Bolstering Food and Fiber Resilience
February 11, 2026 – AUSTIN – Today, Commissioner Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture(TDA), and the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) announced the AgLink Continuity Grant (AgLink). AgLink will provide critical assistance for eligible agricultural processing and storing facilities in danger of closure due to revenue loss caused by natural disasters—preserving jobs, ensuring continuity of services, and...
GM Changes Recommended Oil Again for Recalled 6.2-Liter V-8 Engines Amid Lawsuit
February 10, 2026 – DETROIT — General Motors has once again changed the recommended engine oil for vehicles equipped with its troubled L87 6.2-liter V-8, as the automaker continues to face scrutiny, a federal investigation, and a lawsuit over potential engine failures. According to a report by GM Authority, GM has issued updated guidance to dealers recommending Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 oil for the L87 engine, replacing Mobil 1 Supercar...
