Scratching Beneath The Surface: Keeping Pets Flea-Free
Pets are susceptible to contracting fleas from a variety of sources; migrating wildlife can even bring fleas to areas where they may not normally flourish. Jun 5, 2025 – By Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences The summer heat has crept in — and with it the critters that have owners and pets alike itching. Fleas, in particular, have a tendency to make themselves at home in your carpet,...
Brian Carlos Gregg
Brian Carlos Gregg, age 57, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at 5:18 a.m. on June 1, 2025, after a courageous 9½-year battle with cancer. He was born on March 27, 1968, and grew up in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Brian graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in the Class of 1986, then graduated from the police academy. He went on to earn two bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Nursing from the University of Texas at...
Texas Ag Commissioner Praises ‘Historic Investment’ In Texas Water Infrastructure
June 6, 2025 – On June 5, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised the Texas Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7, calling it a “historic investment” in the state’s water future. The legislation expands the Texas Water Fund, a move Miller said is critical to supporting rural communities, agriculture, and long-term infrastructure needs. “For years, Texas farmers, ranchers, and rural...
Trump DOJ Lawsuit Ends In-State Tuition For Illegal Aliens
June 6, 2025 – A longstanding Texas law allowing certain undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition at public colleges has come under legal fire. The federal Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit challenging the policy, arguing it violates federal law and the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly settled the suit, agreeing to end the tuition program. “Ending this...
Adelaido Navarro de Santiago
December 16, 1963 ~ June 4, 2025 (age 61) Graveside Services for Adelaido Navarro de Santiago will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025 at North Hopkins Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Adelaido passed away on June 4, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Full obituary forthcoming. Adelaido Navarro de...
Walter “Keith” St Clair
October 6, 1962 ~ June 3, 2025 (age 62) Walter Keith St. Clair passed away on June 3, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Services are pending at this time. Full obituary forthcoming With our condolences.
Increase In Toll Rates Coming July 1
June 4, 2025 – Drivers in North Texas will soon see a modest increase in toll rates starting July 1, as part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s (NTTA) routine adjustment schedule. The cost per mile for drivers using a TollTag will rise from 21 cents to 22 cents—a slight but noticeable change for regular commuters. Those without a TollTag and instead relying on the ZipCash system will continue to pay roughly double the...
Saharan Dust Headed Our Way Again
June 4, 2025 – A Saharan dust plume is expected to reach the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area this weekend, with the most noticeable effects anticipated from late Saturday, June 7, into early Sunday, June 8 . This annual phenomenon occurs when dust from Africa’s Sahara Desert travels across the Atlantic, often reaching Texas during the summer months. For most residents, the primary impacts will be hazy skies and especially...
Not Just a Place to Go, a Place to Remember
June 4, 2025 – by Jeff Williford – HENDERSON, Texas — Everyone knows Texas is full of unique and historic sites, but one stop in Rusk County is a literal throne from the past—an outhouse that has survived for decades. “It’s fancy, and very elaborate for that time period,” says Vickie Armstrong, director of the Rusk County Depot Museum. “John Arnold built it to match his home. He was a prominent lawyer and businessman here...
Dallas Trinity FC and the State Fair of Texas Come Together to Host an International Friendly this Fall
By State Fair of Texas | June 3, 2025 | Dallas Trinity FC today announced an exciting new partnership with the State Fair of Texas to bring international soccer to the heart of Dallas this fall. On October 18, 2025, the historic Cotton Bowl will host a premier international soccer match during the State Fair of Texas®, marking a significant collaboration between two iconic Dallas institutions. This partnership represents a bold new...
