STOL Coming Once Again to KSLR
October 20, 2025 – Lonestar STOL, Presented by American Legend Aircraft, is an exhilarating aviation fly-in and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) competition set to take place in Sulphur Springs, TX, on Friday, October 31. This event promises an exciting showcase of skill and performance. Pilots from various backgrounds will converge to demonstrate their aircraft’s impressive capabilities in terms of short takeoffs and...
State Fair of Texas Attendance Drops by 385,000 in 2025
October 20, 2025 – The 2025 State Fair of Texas saw a notable dip in attendance, drawing about two million visitors over its 24-day run — roughly 385,000 fewer than last year, according to fair officials. Fair organizers pointed to several factors behind the decline, including ongoing safety concerns and the rising cost of attending. Following several high-profile incidents near Fair Park in recent years, Dallas police...
Quail Surveys Raise Expectations for Another Quality Hunting Season
Oct. 15, 2025 – AUSTIN – Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading into opening day. Good habitat conditions along with timely rainfall helped bobwhite and scaled quail production this last spring and summer. “Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists covered over 3,300 road miles in...
Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Renewal of Pesticide Exemption to Protect Texas Rice from Invasive Pest
October 17, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an extension of the state’s quarantine exemption authorizing continued use of the pesticide Endigo® ZCX to combat the invasive rice delphacid, a pest that has damaged rice crops across 19 Texas counties. The exemption, effective immediately, allows for treatment of up to...
Governor Abbott Mobilizes Additional State Wildfire Response Resources Amid Ongoing Fire Danger
October 17, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize additional state wildfire response resources amid ongoing fire danger across large portions of the state. “Texas is taking swift action against potential wildfire threats across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, I directed the Texas Division of...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 19, 2025
Hey there friends. I am wondering how many, if any, of you have been in the midst of a storm in life and the waves were crashing all around you; the rain seemed to be coming from every angle; everything in your life seemed to be rocked and ravaged by the storm? Some storms seem to be just so much worse than others. And in the midst of the storms sometimes we find that our faith is just wavering. We feel like maybe we have...
Federal Government Orders Texas To Delay November SNAP Benefits
October 18, 2025 – MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could face delays in receiving their November benefits after the federal government instructed states to temporarily hold payments amid the ongoing shutdown in Washington. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees SNAP, told state agencies this week to pause early benefit issuance while...
Frances Louise Weaver
December 7, 1934 ~ October 15, 2025 (age 90) Frances Weaver Obituary Graveside Service for Frances Louise Weaver, age 90, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Greenview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Frances passed away on October 15, 2025 in Winnsboro, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Frances Louise...
Jimmy Duncan
May 21, 1948 — October 15, 2025 Flora Funeral service for Jimmy Duncan, age 77 of Flora, will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Chapel (the original Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home building) 419 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, TX with Toney Hurley officiating. A private family interment will follow at Conner Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. at Tapp Funeral Chapel. Jimmy...
17 Propositions On The Ballot November 4, 2025
October 17, 2025 – On November 4, Texas voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of 17 constitutional amendments, appearing as statewide propositions at the top of the ballot. Among the most closely watched measures are proposals tied to billions of dollars in property tax cuts for both homeowners and businesses. Earlier this year, the Texas Legislature approved the package with a two-thirds majority, authorizing the...
