Renewables Are Doing Some Heavy Lifting When It Comes to the Texas Grid
November 4, 2025 – Texas is relying more heavily on renewable energy to meet its record-breaking electricity demand, as new data shows wind and solar power now provide nearly 40 percent of the state’s total generation. The growth comes as Texas’ booming economy and expanding data center industry drive electricity consumption to historic highs. Solar power has seen the fastest gains, producing roughly 50 percent more energy in...
Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Jacksonville Police Officer
November 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis, who is wanted for his involvement in the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and K-9 who were wounded. Yesterday, warrants were issued by the Jacksonville Police Department for Dennis’ arrest for...
Attempts by Citizen Group to Add Items to City Council Agenda Rebuffed
November 3, 2025 – A group of Sulphur Springs residents is calling for greater transparency after city officials refused to place a citizen-led discussion item about the proposed MSB/Thermo Matrix Reserve hyperscale data center project on the City Council’s agenda. According to correspondence shared with KSST, the city secretary and city attorney denied the formal request, stating that “no action will be taken” — effectively...
New Mexico Opens Doors with Free Child Care in Attempt to Improve Economy
November 3, 2025 – New Mexico has become the first state in the nation to provide free child care for all residents, a sweeping initiative that state leaders say will bolster the economy, expand workforce participation, and address long-standing challenges in education and child welfare. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the statewide program on Monday, calling it “a landmark investment in New Mexico’s families and...
$4.6 Billion in Dept of Ag Contingency Funds Will Fund Roughly Half of November Snap Benefits
November 3, 2025 – The White House confirmed Monday that even with billions of dollars shifted within the government, funding will cover only about half of November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about their next meal. 42 million people use SNAP benefits, or about 1-in-8 people in America, and that the program cost taxpayers just over $100 billion last year....
Derrell Wayne Morris Sr.
July 22, 1958 — October 25, 2025 Sulphur Springs Derrell “Wayne” Morris Sr., age 67 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on October 25, 2025 at his residence. Derrell was born on July 22, 1958 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to John Wayne and Ana Lynn Morris. He worked as a mechanic at Pro Field until his retirement. He is survived by his sons, John Paul Morris and Derrell Wayne Morris Jr. and wife, Rhonda, and Jeremy Morris; daughter,...
TxDOT Plants Trees to Honor Fallen Workers
November 3, 2025 – By Danny Perez – HOUSTON— Multiple trees are now growing in the Houston area, honoring fallen workers and raising awareness about the importance of driving safe in work zones. In the Houston area, 24 TxDOT workers have lost their lives in service to the state since 1951. To honor these crew members, TxDOT joined Garver, an engineering, planning and environmental services firm, and Trees for Houston, a...
Thriving Fawns, Thriving Hunt: Texas Deer Numbers Stay Strong
Oct. 31, 2025 – AUSTIN — To hunters, springtime in Texas is often viewed as chasing turkeys through hot, humid weather, or hanging up the firearm for a fishing pole. For white-tailed deer, spring represents a time for growth: body growth, antler growth and population growth. Texas began the growing season under widespread drought in March, but most of the state received much-needed rain in late spring. Where it rained,...
Residential Users Set to Pay for ‘Grid Strengthening Plan’
November 2, 2025 – The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is sounding the alarm over a massive statewide transmission line initiative it says could raise energy costs for Texans for years without proper oversight or approval. “The cost burden is being unfairly shifted to ordinary consumers, rather than large industrial users and data companies that stand to benefit most.” Originally pitched as a regional...
Jean Wood
May 1, 1940 ~ October 31, 2025 (age 85) Jean Wood Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Wood. Services Visitation Thursday November 6, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at West Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Funeral Service Friday November 7, 2025 2:00 PM at Spence Chapel First Baptist Church116 Oak AvenueSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Interment following funeral service Friday...
