Governor Abbott, Secretary McMahon Discuss Texas’ Educational Freedom
September 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently held a meeting with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to discuss the 89th legislative session wins for Texas parents, students, and educators. During the meeting, Governor Abbott highlighted the monumental steps Texas has taken to make our state No. 1 in educating children. He noted that Texas parents, students, and educators now have more opportunities to reach...
What is the Safest Day for a Family to Attend the Texas State Fair?
September 9, 2025 – The State Fair of Texas, one of the largest and most popular fairs in the nation, attracts millions of visitors each year. For families planning their trip, safety and comfort are often top concerns—especially given the fair’s massive crowds, bustling midway, and late-night entertainment options. Click here for up-to-date safety information provided by the State Fair of Texas. Traditionally,...
Theme Announced for the 20th Anniversary Gala
September 9, 2025 – The next Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala, to be held on January 24, 2026, will be a milestone for our community as it marks the 20 th anniversary of this fun and impactful event. A subcommittee of the Foundation Board of Directors is leading the Gala. The subcommittee has decided that it wants to celebrate the anniversary and the success this community has had in supporting local healthcare. The...
Behavior of Unsupervised Teens at the State Fair of Texas Contributes to End of Free Admission
September 8, 2025 – For decades, the State Fair of Texas has offered free admission tickets to students across the Dallas area. But starting in 2025, that tradition will change. High school students will no longer receive free admission, a move that fair officials say is aimed at improving both safety and operations. In recent years, disturbances caused by unsupervised groups of high school-aged students have drawn increased...
COMMISSIONER MILLER ACTIVATES EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO PROTECT TEXAS COTTON AND ORNAMENTAL INDUSTRIES FROM NEW INVASIVE PEST
September 9, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced immediate action in response to detections of the cotton jassid, also known as the two-spotted leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), on hibiscus plants shipped into Texas from Costa Farms Nursery and its subsidiaries in Florida. The cotton jassid is an invasive pest that feeds on a wide range of host plants,...
Vender Wright to Speak at Lighthouse Church
September 8, 2025 – Come join us at Bible Way Lighthouse Church on Sunday September 14, 2025. At 11:00AM, listen to Speaker of the Hour, Vender Wright. There will be praise and worship. For more information call Pastor Kenneth French, 903 440 1063.
Michelleene (Mikey) DeBruler Girard
Michelleene (Mikey) DeBruler Girard, age 75, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born to Franklin Bernard DeBruler and Charlotte Frances Harker DeBruler on July 13,1950, in Bremeton, Washington. Mikey married Michael Raymond Girard on July 18, 1970, in Spokane, Washington. A fiery spirit with red hair and a heart full of devotion, Mikey was a beloved mother,...
Texas School Nurses Hesitating to Provide Basic First Aid Amid New “Parental Bill of Rights”
A new Texas law, known informally as the “Parental Bill of Rights” (Senate Bill 12), mandates that schools obtain written parental consent before administering any non-emergency health-related services, including basic first aid like Band-Aids or ice packs. This requirement has left many school nurses confused and anxious. In some districts, nurses report being told not to provide even the simplest care—such as applying a...
State Fair of Texas Announces Safety & Security Measures for 2025 Event
By State Fair of Texas | September 5, 2025 The State Fair of Texas is one of the largest annual events in the world – attracting nearly 2.4 million people in 2024 and bringing an estimated economic impact of nearly $680 million to North Texas every fall. The State Fair of Texas engages leading security experts in the industry to ensure the safety of our patrons, vendors, and staff. We are constantly evaluating our...
Lawmakers fail to pass a bill to end massive water exports from East Texas
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 3, 2025 “Lawmakers fail to pass a bill to end massive water exports from East Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. A bill meant to stop large-scale exports of water from East Texas died after the Texas House rejected...
