Texas Parks and Wildlife Purchases Final Acreage for New State Park
April 22, 2025 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, marking the completion of the second phase of a significant land acquisition aimed at establishing a new state park. This recent acquisition brings the total acreage of the future park to more than 3,000 acres, following the department’s earlier purchase of 2,020 acres in Burnet County....
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Paris
April 22, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. “Congratulations to the City of Paris on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this...
Faye Hudson Pereira
Funeral Services for Faye Hudson Pereira, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Brit Fisher officiating. Richard Brantley, Haygen Potts, Kayden Burns, Freddy Guante, Johnny Bryant, and Mark Howell will be serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Sulphur Springs City...
Geraldean Owen
October 6, 1935 — April 19, 2025 Sulphur Springs Geraldean Owen, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Hopkins Court in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday, April 19, 2025. With our condolences.
Texas House Bill Set to Give You The Same Right As Your Horse, Hog, Heifer…
April 22, 2025 – House Bill 3219, introduced by State Rep. Joanne Shofner (R–Nacogdoches), proposes allowing Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. The bill was heard in the House Public Health Committee yesterday, drawing both support and opposition. Proponents argue the measure empowers patients and pharmacists, giving Texans greater access to medications they believe could be beneficial. It’s...
Texas Lottery Chief Resigns
April 22, 2025 – Ryan Mindell has resigned as Executive Director of the Texas Lottery Commission, marking a dramatic and unexpected development in a growing controversy surrounding the agency. His resignation comes amid heightened scrutiny from both lawmakers and the media, following months of speculation and investigation. Just weeks earlier, Mindell narrowly avoided termination when the Lottery Commission opted not to fire him...
Blackjack Grove Day 2025
April 21, 2025 – Join us for our annual Blackjack Grove Day at the City Park in Cumby, TX on May 10, 2025. 10AM – The pageant will be kicking off the festivities and the winners will ride in the parade10:30AM – Parade line up11:00AM – Parade start After the parade stay and have All You Can Eat Stew from the Blackjack Grove Daughters, shop at our vendor booths, and buy raffle tickets from our JH Cheerleaders....
Get Ready for the Frog Night Hike!
April 21, 2025 – Frogs! The Heard is home to many different frog species and we want to share them with you! We will start with fun frog facts, a guide on frog sounds, and instructions on how to look and listen for frogs. Then we will get out on the trails and find those frogs! The Hike takes place on April 26, 2025 at 1 Nature Place McKinney, TX 75069. Call for more information: (972) 562-5566 In spring, Northeast Texas comes...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Pope Francis: “Cecilia and I join more than one billion Catholics across the globe to honor the legacy of Pope Francis. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis led with a quiet strength and a servant’s heart, reminding us of the value of human dignity. He was a bold and unwavering voice in defense of life,...
Jimmy Lynn Harrison
Jimmy Lynn Harrison transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on April 15th 2025 at Rock Creek Health & Rehabilitation facility. The services for Mr. Harrison will be: Tuesday April 22nd, 1pm at the East Caney Baptist Church. With our condolences.
