State Fair to Host Sensory-Friendly Mornings for the Seventh Year
By Bridget Browning | August 26, 2025 | For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 1, 8, and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fairs’ mission. Therefore, the Fair is excited to bring back Sensory Friendly Mornings for a seventh year. The Fair collaborated with the International Board of...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON HUMAN CASE OF TRAVEL-RELATED NWS IN THE UNITED STATES
August 26, 2025 – “The report of a human case of travel-related New World Screwworm (NWS) in Maryland is concerning; however, we must remain level-headed in our response to this pest. The spread of screwworm has not reached the United States, and this isolated event highlights the risk to travelers returning from regions where cases are active. While screwworms are known for causing severe damage to livestock and wildlife, it is...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Instructs Texas Schools to Display the Ten Commandments in Accordance with Texas Law
August 26, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement directing all Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) not enjoined by ongoing litigation to display copies of the Ten Commandments once Senate Bill 10 takes effect on September 1, 2025. “From the beginning, the Ten Commandments have been irrevocably intertwined with America’s legal, moral, and historical heritage,” said Attorney General Paxton....
Curtis Wall
July 18, 1930 — August 22, 2025 Saltillo Funeral service for Curtis Wall, age 95, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service from 1:30-2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church. Mr. Wall passed away at his home on Friday, August 22, 2025. Curtis...
CVS Caremark Vows to Appeal $290 Million Ruling
August 25, 2025 – In a high-profile legal ruling, a federal judge has ordered CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefit manager arm of CVS Health, to pay $289.9 million in total — combining damages and penalties — for inflating Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. The judgment stems from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Sarah Behnke, a former Aetna actuary, who exposed the scheme in 2014. She alleged that CVS Caremark submitted...
Cold Front To Sneak in Tonight
August 25, 2025 – Here’s a quick look at what Hopkins County, Texas, can expect over the next five days—with a notable cold front arriving overnight Monday: ** Forecast Breakdown & Highlights** Monday (Aug 25): Expect a hot day with mostly sunny skies and a high near 97 °F. It’ll cool off to around 70 °F at night. Tuesday (Aug 26): Cooler temperatures set in as clouds build. Highs drop to 85 °F, with chances of a...
Miller Grove ISD Issues Statement on Student “Hit List”
Public Statement from Miller Grove ISD Miller Grove ISD has been made aware of concerns regarding a potential “hit list” involving students at our school. We want to assure our parents, staff, and community that the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was immediately notified and actively investigated the matter. The safety and security of our students is our highest priority. Miller Grove ISD and local law enforcement take all...
Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet’s and Split into Two Global Beverage Powerhouses
In a groundbreaking move, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced it will acquire global coffee giant JDE Peet’s for €15.7 billion in an all-cash deal, forming the world’s largest pure-play coffee company. Following the acquisition, KDP will split into two independent, publicly traded companies: “Beverage Co.”—a North American refreshment beverage leader, and “Global Coffee Co.”—a global coffee champion operating in over 100 countries. A...
July Egg Numbers: Prices Hold Steady as Supply Adjusts
August 25, 2025 – The U.S. egg market remains relatively stable, with prices holding steady and retail demand improving amid the back-to-school season. Wholesale prices for graded loose caged eggs are unchanged at $2.19 per dozen. Meanwhile, prices for Large cartoned shell eggs fell to $2.61 per dozen in New York and $3.09 in California. Retail promotions have helped boost shell egg demand, although purchases by egg product...
First U.S. Human Case of Travel-Associated New World Screwworm Confirmed
August 25, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the nation’s first human case of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, in a patient who recently returned from El Salvador. The case was officially verified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 4 and investigated in coordination with the Maryland Department of Health. “The risk to...
