State Fair of Texas Shooter Sentenced
May 24, 2025 – Cameron Turner, the man responsible for opening fire inside the State Fair of Texas food court in 2023, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The shooting, which injured three individuals, sparked widespread concern over security measures at one of the state’s most iconic public events. According to police reports, Turner, now 23, claimed he felt threatened by one of the victims and...
You Can Vote on the ‘Horny Toad’ Lizard Plate
June 24, 2025 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is inviting the public to help select a new design for the iconic Texas Horned Lizard license plate. This special plate, first introduced 25 years ago, was the inaugural design in Texas’s Conservation License Plate program. Since its launch, the plate has raised over $5 million to support the protection and conservation of native Texas wildlife, making it both a...
Kay Frazier
Patricia Kay Frazier entered the presence of her heavenly father on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the young age of 76. She was born on August 22,1948, to William Ray (Billy) Chester and Hilga (Blount) Chester in Hopkins County. Kay was raised in Sulphur Bluff where she graduated high school as Salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart Zack Frazier June 17, 1966. They were blessed with two daughters, Angie and...
Senator Joan Huffman Announcers Run for Texas AG
June 23, 2025 – State Senator Joan Huffman (R–Houston) has officially entered the 2026 race for Texas Attorney General, solidifying her place in a rapidly growing Republican field for the open seat. With Ken Paxton stepping down to run for U.S. Senate, the GOP primary is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in memory. Huffman brings nearly two decades of legislative experience to her campaign. First elected to the Texas...
Jenkins Lemonade Stand and Give Back This Weekend
June 23, 2025 – Head over to Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs on Saturday June 28 for some lemonade and help out the Northeast Texas Food Bank. Jenkins and Jenkins Lawncare will be sponsoring the event. They and their children will be selling beverages from 12pm till 6pm. “The 10% is gonna go to the Northeast Texas food bank. They’ve helped feed our kids when we needed help and they feed 100’s more everyday. The kids are...
Marilyn Coker
August 29, 1938 — June 22, 2025 Yantis Funeral Service for Marilyn Coker, age 86, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Yantis, Texas. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Coker passed away at Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Sunday, June 22, 225. Marilyn...
Ready for ‘Texas Time’, Not So Fast There Pardner
June 23, 2025 – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that would establish “Texas Time,” a move to place the state on permanent daylight saving time. However, despite the bill’s signing, the change cannot take effect unless the U.S. Congress first amends federal law to allow states to make such a shift. Under the bill introduced by Conroe Republican Will Metcalf, the standard time in the state will be referred to as...
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Date, Initial Agenda
Signs 1,155 Bills, Vetoes 28 Bills For 89th Regular Legislative Session June 23, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 28 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin on Monday, July 21, along with an initial list of...
Texas Hemp and THC Products in Limbo… Again
June 23, 2025 – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown out a proposed statewide ban on consumable hemp-derived THC products, such as gummies and vapes, a move that surprised both supporters and opponents of the legislation. The bill, which had gained momentum with strong backing from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republican leaders, aimed to ban these popular products that make up a large portion of the state’s rapidly growing hemp...
It’s Official; No Cell Phone Use in Public Schools
June 23, 2025 – A new Texas law will soon prohibit K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s signing of the bill aimed at reducing distractions and improving student focus. The legislation, widely supported by educators and policymakers, is part of a broader push to address concerns over declining academic performance and rising behavioral issues tied to excessive screen time. It will...
