Texas Winery Makes Global History With Spot on World’s Best Vineyards List
December 4, 2025 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is celebrating a milestone for the state’s growing wine industry after William Chris Vineyards in Hye, TX was ranked 31st on the prestigious World’s Best Vineyards list — the first Texas winery ever to earn a place among the global elite. “This is a big accomplishment for Texas wine and an even bigger one for Texas pride,” Miller said Wednesday. He praised the...
Texas on Alert After New World Screwworm Detected 120 Miles from Border
December 4, 2025 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging vigilance after federal officials confirmed a new case of the New World screwworm (NWS) in northern Mexico, marking the closest detection to Texas in years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) verified the parasite in a 22-month-old bovine transported from Veracruz to a feedlot in Montemorelos,...
Is There Actual Pork in Pork and Beans? There Should Be.
December 3, 2025 – Under federal guidelines from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), “Pork and Beans” (or “Beans with Pork / Beans with Meat”) is the common or usual name for a canned-bean product that includes mature white beans plus some pork or pork fat, in a tomato- or sauce-type medium. Specifically: The official definition describes the product as “canned dried white...
Ocean Spray Addresses Viral Videos Showing “Empty” Cranberry Sauce Cans
A wave of social media posts has sparked concern after shoppers opened cans of Ocean Spray cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving and found what appeared to be only water — not the expected jellied cranberry. One widely viewed video, posted to TikTok, has already racked up more than 10 million views. In response, Ocean Spray said it is investigating the reports. A company spokesperson told media outlets they are aware of “a few reports...
Abbott Urges Treasury to Suspend CAIR’s Tax-Exempt Status, Citing National Security Concerns
December 3, 2025 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling on the U.S. Treasury Department to launch a formal investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and suspend the organization’s federal tax-exempt status. In a letter sent Tuesday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Abbott said federal officials must scrutinize CAIR’s activities and alleged connections before allowing it to continue operating as a...
Gary Don Petrea
April 11, 1966 — November 29, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Gary Don Petrea, age 59 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Petrea passed away on November 29, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Gary Don Petrea
USDA Set to Announce New “Bridge Payments” for Farmers Facing Export Losses
December 3, 2025 – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday that the administration will unveil new “bridge payments” next week to support farmers hit by export losses amid ongoing trade disruptions. Rollins made the announcement during a public cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling that long-promised relief for producers affected by tariff retaliation is imminent. “We do have a bridge payment we’ll be...
Winter Coat Giveaway on Saturday
December 2, 2025 – League Street Church of Christ will be giving away winter coats this Saturday, starting at 9AM. Everyone is welcome. Because of demand, the coats will be given away in the parking lot of Cash Saver at 445 Main St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
What Texans Need to Know About the Upcoming World Cup in Arlington
December 2, 2025 – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Dallas–Fort Worth region is preparing to welcome the world — and its spotlight lands squarely on AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The venue, temporarily renamed “Dallas Stadium” for the tournament, will host nine World Cup matches — more than any other stadium in North America. 🎯 Key Match Dates & What’s at Stake Matches kick off on June 14, 2026, with group-stage...
Beloved Bryan Girl Scout Day Camp Canceled Amid New State Safety Requirements
December 2, 2025 – BRYAN, Texas — A cherished summer tradition for generations of Girl Scouts in Aggieland is coming to an unexpected standstill. The long-running Howdy Day Camp, a volunteer-led program operating for nearly 70 years, will not open for the 2026 season. Camp registrar Christine Lawrence says the decision comes from the Girl Scouts of Central Texas, who are pausing all volunteer-run camps as they await...
