Last Minute News on Saturday’s Marked Down Market
August 1, 2025 – Marked Down Market will open bright and eary Saturday August 2, 2025. A section of downtown Sulphur Springs will be the temporary home to 32 vendors from 9AM till 4PM. Here are some tips on maximizing your visit: Cash is king. Retailers will be marking items down to the point that credit card fees can cut into their profits. There are several ATM’s within walking distance. One of the more popular ways to...
The Dinosaur Company Moving to Greenville
August 1, 2025 – The Dinosaur Company, a manufacturer of life‑size animatronic dinosaurs based in Allen, is relocating its operations to the old YMCA building on Moulton Street in Greenville, Texas. The move brings an exciting new presence to the city and transforms a long-vacant neighborhood landmark into a hub of creative manufacturing. The company plans to officially open its Greenville facility in mid-September 2025. To gear...
Charles Randel Hill
January 3, 1939 ~ July 31, 2025 (age 86) Charles Hill Obituary Funeral Service for Charles Randel Hill will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Rockdale Cemetery. Charles passed away on July 31, 2025. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Adam Wheeler
February 26, 1985 — July 24, 2025 Sulphur Springs Adam James Wheeler, 40, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born on February 26, 1985 in Tyler, Tx, Adam graduated from Alba-Golden high school in 2004 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Adam loved God and his family and was devoted to spreading the word and God’s love through his service to others. Adam is survived by his siblings...
State Fair of Texas Announces Attractions, Entertainment Lineup, and Weekend Rodeos for 2025 Fair
By Bridget Browning | August 1, 2025 | The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2025 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the State Fair, free with your admission ticket. Celebrating all things Texan is central to the State Fair’s nonprofit mission and providing entertainment that appeals to our diverse mix of fairgoers – for the...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Launch of New Modernized Child Support System to Strengthen Services for Texas Families
August 1, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the successful launch of ChAMP—short for Children Are My Priority—a new case management and customer service system designed to modernize the operations of the Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Division (“OAG-CSD”). The new system officially launched on June 12, 2025, replacing a 30-year-old legacy platform with a secure, cloud-based solution that improves...
Boil Water Notice for Brashear Water Supply
July 31, 2025 – Due to an undetermined source of turbidity (cloudy water), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Brashear Water Supply Corp public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all...
Texas Classrooms Will Have 10 Commandments on Display
July 31, 2025 – Senate Bill 10 mandates that all Texas public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments on a 16-by-20-inch poster that is clearly legible and visible. Schools are not required to spend public funds to comply with the law, they are permitted to purchase or print the posters if they choose. Posters, that comply with requirements, can be donated as well. Numerous legal challenges have been brought against SB...
In School Suspension No Longer Capped at Three Days
July 31, 2025 – Under House Bill 6 (HB 6), Texas schools now have expanded authority to assign students to in-school suspension (ISS) for extended periods. Previously, ISS was capped at three consecutive days. With the new law, students can remain in ISS for as long as school officials determine appropriate, provided the placement is reviewed every 10 school days. Supporters of the measure argue that it gives schools more...
Latest THC Bill Moves to Texas House
July 31, 2025 – Senate Bill 5, authored by State Senator Charles Perry (R–Lubbock), aims to significantly restrict the availability of THC-containing hemp products in Texas. Passed by the Senate on a 20-9 vote, the bill would ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of consumable hemp products containing any form of THC, including delta-8 and delta-9 variants. However, it would still permit the sale and use of products...
