Hunters for the Hungry Donates New Deer Processing Trailer to East Texas Food Bank
October 31, 2025 – TYLER — The East Texas Food Bank unveiled a new deer processing trailer this week, donated through the Hunters for the Hungry program — a statewide effort that turns harvested deer into meals for Texans in need. The mobile trailer, showcased Wednesday, will help streamline the process of collecting, cleaning, and storing venison donations from area hunters during deer season. The program is a partnership...
Commissioner Miller Statement on Keeping Commitment to Texas Kids
The following statement may be attributed to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller: October 31, 2025 – “At the Texas Department of Agriculture, our mission to serve the children of Texas never stops. I want to assure parents, teachers, and school nutrition teams across our state that Texas school meal programs will continue to operate without interruption despite this damaging Schumer government shutdown. Texas families can...
Texas Restaurant & Hospitality Sector Feels Strain Amid Economic Cooling
October 30, 2025 – Across Texas, restaurant and hospitality businesses are showing signs of economic stress, with lower foot traffic, shrinking margins and labor shortages increasingly squeezing operators. According to the Texas Restaurant Association, 85 percent of restaurant owners say their profit margins are now lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the challenge stems from rising costs—ingredients, utilities,...
Texas Farm Bureau names 2025 Clover Cash grant recipients
October 30, 2025 – By Emmy Powell – Communications Specialist – Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) awarded $14,000 to 14 county and district 4-H programs through the Clover Cash Grant Program. Now in its sixth year, the program continues to inspire 4-H members to explore agriculture through creative, innovative and engaging educational projects. “Farm Bureau is dedicated to supporting the next generation of agricultural...
Texas Manufacturing and AI Boom Hinges on Access to Affordable Water
October 30, 2025 – As the Trump administration pushes forward with policies to revive U.S. manufacturing — including tariffs, regulatory reform, and easier credit — Texas is once again in the spotlight. The state’s vast land, strong energy infrastructure, and central location make it an attractive hub for industry. But one key question looms large: Can Texas deliver enough affordable water to fuel its manufacturing future? Water...
Commissioner Miller Praises FDA’s Emergency Authorization of New Screwworm Treatment for Dogs
October 30, 2025 – AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is commending the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for issuing the first-ever Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug, calling it “a major win for animal health and the American people.” The authorization, announced this week, allows veterinarians to use a new treatment targeting New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in dogs. The...
Marion Edwin Hughes Jr.
September 6, 1951 — October 27, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Marion (JR) Edwin Hughes Jr, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Shannon Oaks Church, Fellowship Hall, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Hughes passed away on October 27, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. JR was born on September 6, 1951 in Eldorado, Texas to Marion Edwin and Doris...
Charles Floyd Perry
Charles Floyd Perry June 20, 1953 ~ October 27, 2025 (age 72) Funeral Services for Charles Floyd Perry will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Baptist Church with Pastor Troy L. Young officiating. Charles Floyd Perry, age 72, was born to the parentage of Claude Perry Jr. and Johnnie Mae Moore Petty on June 20, 1953, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Charles passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at...
New Financial Literacy Course Coming for Texas High School Students
October 28, 2025 – In a major education shift, all Texas public high school students will soon be required to complete a dedicated half-credit course in personal financial literacy. The law, signed earlier this year as House Bill 27, mandates that students entering ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year earn this credit before graduating. The move reflects growing concern that many young adults reaching age 18 are equipped to...
Your Local Grocery Store Needs SNAP
SNAP Cutoff Threatens to Hit Texas Grocers Hard October 29, 2025 – The suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for an estimated 3.5 million Texans could ripple far beyond the families who rely on the aid. Economists and industry experts warn that grocery stores—especially small, locally owned ones—will face sharp revenue declines if the federal government shutdown continues into the weekend....
