ERCOT Board Selection Committee Announces New Board Member
(Austin, TX) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. (ERCOT) Board Selection Committee announced the selection of William “Bill” Mohl to serve on the Board of Directors. Mohl will join ERCOT effective today, July 28. ERCOT is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors and is subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. All ERCOT Board members are Texas residents....
Big Tex Boots on the Highway…Again!
By Taylor Austin | July 28, 2025 | Mr. Tex’s boots are headed to Washington D.C.! Big Tex’s iconic cowboy boots will leave the great state of Texas for only the second time in their history to be featured in a national museum exhibition. This summer, the State Fair of Texas will send Big Tex’s famous size-96 Lucchese boots on a cross-country journey to Washington, D.C., where they will be part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s...
Area Public School Start Dates for 2025
July 28, 2025 – Public school start dates in the U.S. vary widely, typically falling between late July and early September, depending on the region and district. Southern and Southwestern states, including Texas, generally begin their school year earliest—most students return between August 7 and August 18. In San Antonio, for example, many districts start between August 4–14 for the 2025–26 school year. Northeastern states,...
Barry Smith
December 7, 1951 — July 23, 2025 Yantis Barry Smith, age 73 of Yantis, Texas passed away on July 23, 2025 at his residence. Barry Smith
Cattle Numbers Lowest Since the 70’s
July 28, 2025 – A severe cattle shortage in the United States, the world’s largest beef-producing country, has pushed cattle costs to historic highs, slashing profits for major meatpackers like JBS NV and Tyson Foods Inc. and driving record beef prices at grocery stores. The shortage stems from years of herd reductions by ranchers who struggled with high interest rates, expensive feed, and prolonged drought conditions....
Billie Morgan
February 6, 1951 — July 25, 2025 Greenville, Texas Private family-led memorial service to be held at a later date for Billie Morgan, age 74, of Greenville, Texas. Mrs. Morgan passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital of Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Friday, July 25, 2025. With our condolences.
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, July 27, 2025
Hey friends!! Just a word of encouragement today!Cultivate Peace! 1 Peter 3:11 NLT[11] Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. Sometimes we think of peace as the absence of conflict, and we think of peacemaking as a passive role. But we are to be peacemakers that actively pursues peace not by being a door mat but by bringing our Jesus and Holy Spirit into all situations . A peacemaker...
Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Paris As Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
July 25, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the City of Paris on being designated the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process. The Digital Media Friendly Texas program helps spur digital media production across the state and grow local jobs in animation, visual effects, video games, and extended...
GOP Primary Race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner is Heating Up
July 25, 2025 – The GOP primary race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner is heating up as incumbent Sid Miller faces a challenge from businessman Nate Sheets. Miller, a two-term commissioner known for his outspoken personality and strong support for conservative causes, is leaning on his record of expanding rural broadband, advocating for Texas farmers, and pushing back on federal regulations. He remains a familiar face in Texas...
Paletas on the Square
July 25, 2025 – Mexican paletas are a beloved summertime treat—colorful, refreshing, and bursting with real flavor. Just dont call them ‘popsicles’. Paletas are packed with real ingredients and bear little resemblance to popsicles. Popsicles are typically made from a mixture of water, sugar, and flavorings, sometimes with added fruit juice or purees. They may also include stabilizers like guar gum or locust bean gum...
