Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wants Voters To Prove Citizenship
October 21, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading a coalition of 14 state attorneys general in a push to reshape federal voter-registration rules by filing a joint comment with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The filing supports a rulemaking petition from the America First Legal Foundation (AFL) that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship on the federal voter‐registration form. Paxton argues...
Tariffs Are Increasing the Cost of Fertilizer
October 21, 2025 – A new analysis reveals that tariffs under the administration of Donald Trump are already shifting fertilizer supply chains and increasing costs for U.S. agricultural customers. The report shows that between April and September, imports of potash from countries targeted by new levies fell by about 31 percent, while imports from Canada—mostly exempt under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement...
National School Bus Safety Week
October 20, 2025 – National School Bus Safety Week will be observed October 20–24, 2025, highlighting the importance of keeping students safe on and around school buses. The annual campaign, organized by the National Association for Pupil Transportation, promotes awareness among students, parents, drivers, and communities about responsible behavior near buses and roadways. This year’s theme, “Driving Safely Together,” focuses on...
Peanut Allergies on the Decline
October 20, 2025 – Peanut allergies, once among the most feared food sensitivities in children, appear to be on the decline, according to new research and medical observations across the United States. A growing body of evidence suggests that early exposure to peanuts, rather than strict avoidance, has significantly reduced allergy rates among young children. Pediatricians credit updated guidelines from the National Institute of...
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...
