State Fair of Texas Announces the Return of FREE Pre-Fair Horse Shows
By Bridget Browning | July 18, 2025 – Saddle up, folks! The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2025 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 8 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the public and will take place in the air-conditioned Fair Park Coliseum. Horse exhibitors can now sign up to be the first to know...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Fraudulent Charity Impersonation Scams After Tragic Flooding
July 18, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into fraudulent charity scams where bad actors used payment processors to collect donations under false pretenses for personal gain. “It is sick and disgusting that people would use the tragedy of the devastating floods to enrich themselves by deceiving well-meaning people trying to help,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I will use the full weight of my...
Patricia Greenwood
June 11, 1957 — July 17, 2025 Campbell Patricia Greenwood, age 68, of Campbell, Texas passed away at her home on Thursday, July 17, 2025. With our condolences.
Funding Found for AMTRAK Heartland Flyer
July 17, 2025 – Funding has been secured to continue operations of the Heartland Flyer, the Amtrak route connecting Fort Worth, Texas, to Oklahoma City, ensuring service will continue without interruption through the next fiscal year. This crucial investment not only safeguards the existing passenger rail line but also lays the groundwork for a potential northward expansion into Kansas. The Heartland Flyer has long served as a...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Food Company Mars for Deceptive and Illegal Practices
July 17, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton is announcing an investigation into Mars, Incorporated (“Mars”), which makes M&M’s and Skittles, for deceptive trade practices that violate Texas consumers’ rights. In 2016, Mars publicly pledged to “remove all artificial colors from its human food products.” The company later chose not to remove the toxic dyes from products sold in the U.S. but did remove artificial...
Famous UNO Card Game Coming To Vegas Casino
July 16, 2025 – Mattel is making its Vegas debut with the UNO Social Club, a first-of-its-kind experiential lounge inside a themed suite at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, running July 18–20. Decked out in UNO’s signature red, yellow, green, and blue, the suite features private dealers (game hosts), custom UNO tables, a private bowling alley, and exclusive game variants like UNO Golf, UNO Teams, and UNO Show ’Em No Mercy....
Soft Demand For EVs Spark GM Assembly Move From Texas
July 16, 2025 – General Motors announced as part of its $4 billion U.S. investment plan that it will relocate production of the Cadillac Escalade from its Arlington Assembly plant in Texas to the Orion Township Assembly plant in Michigan, starting in early 2027. This strategic move aims to meet sustained consumer demand for gas‑powered SUVs and light‑duty trucks, including the Silverado and Sierra, which will also be built at...
An Alternative Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices
The first of its kind, a new adhesive for wearable medical devices could offer relief for allergy-prone skin. Jul 16, 2025 – By Michelle Revels, Texas A&M Engineering Researchers have developed a new adhesive for wearable devices.Credit: Rachel Barton/Texas A&M Engineering Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports...
Milky Tap Water is Nothing to Worry About
July 16, 2025 – Milky or cloudy tap water—often described as hazy, soapy, or foamy—is usually caused by harmless air bubbles, not dangerous contaminants. This common occurrence, known as aeration, happens when air becomes trapped in the water supply and forms tiny bubbles that give the water a white or cloudy appearance. KSST has received some questions about water quality, especially in Precinct 4. Recent repairs to large...
Democrat Senator Launches Bid for Texas Attorney General
July 16, 2025 – State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas has officially launched his campaign for Texas Attorney General, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race for the open statewide seat in 2026. His candidacy signals a bold challenge to the Republican stronghold on statewide offices—positions Democrats have not won in Texas since 1994. Johnson, a former energy attorney and composer, was first elected to the Texas Senate...
