August 2nd Marked Down Market Boasts Huge Vendor List
July 30, 2025 – Marked Down Market on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in downtown Sulphur Springs brings together a huge roster of vendors from across Northeast Texas. Hosted between Alliance Bank and CNB on Gilmer Street, the event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM CDT. Marked Down Market will be a great opportunity for back-to-school shopping, especially for families looking to stretch their budgets. Expect over 10 boutiques, local artisans,...
TAX-FREE Weekend Coming Soon
July 30, 2025 – In Texas, the annual back-to-school tax‑free weekend is scheduled for August 8–10, 2025. During this three-day period, qualifying purchases like most clothing, footwear, backpacks, and school supplies priced under $100 per item are exempt from both state (6.25%) and local (up to 2%) sales tax. Eligible items include everyday wear, shoes, book bags, and standard school supplies—though high-cost accessories like...
July Deadline For College Tuition Plan Here
July 30, 2025 – Parents in Texas have until July 31 to enroll their newborns in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund at 2024-25 pricing. The plan allows families to prepay future tuition and required fees at Texas public colleges and universities, locking in current rates and protecting against rising education costs. To qualify for this pricing, children must be under one year old by the July 31 deadline. Contributions to the Texas...
Why Does the US Import So Much ‘Lean Trim’?
July 29, 2025 – The U.S. imports lean beef trim primarily to meet consumer demand for ground beef with specific fat-to-lean ratios—most commonly the 80/20 blend. Domestic cattle, particularly grain-fed steers raised for premium cuts, produce beef with higher fat content. This means U.S. processors often lack enough naturally lean trimmings to blend into ground beef at the desired consistency and price point. To solve this, the...
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.
