Some International Student VISAs Terminated in Texas
April 9, 2025 – The Trump-aligned White House has begun revoking the visas of international students at Texas universities, escalating a crackdown that has already affected at least 15 students in the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems. Officials cite national security and campus safety as justifications, though critics argue the actions are politically motivated and overly punitive. One student reportedly lost their...
Paxton Announces Candidacy
April 8, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 Republican primary. Paxton made the announcement during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” positioning himself as a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a critic of the Republican establishment. Paxton has enlisted...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation into USA Fencing
April 2025 – Austin, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an official investigation into USA Fencing, citing potential violations of state law. The move comes after the organization disqualified female athlete Stephanie Turner, who protested by kneeling rather than competing against a biological male. “You’re a man, and I’m a woman, and this is a women’s tournament.” –...
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District
April 8, 2025 – Austin, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The election will fill the vacancy left by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner. In his statement, Governor Abbott emphasized concerns over Harris County’s election procedures. “No county in Texas does a worse job of conducting elections than Harris...
Robert Cummings
July 28, 1957 — April 1, 2025 New Boston Robert Murray Cummings, age 67 of New Boston, Texas passed away on April 1, 2025 at his residence. Robert was born on July 28, 1957 in Rumford, Maine to Murray Helen (Robinson) Cummings. He worked as a glass worker for Glazier. Robert enjoyed spending time with family. He loved fishing and was a very hard worker. He is survived by his daughter, Marli Cummings; stepson, Christopher McCort;...
Nada Crouch
April 19, 1940 — April 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Nada Crouch, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Peerless Baptist Church. Fellowship and food will continue after the service until 7:00 p.m. Ms. Crouch passed away at her home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Nada Claudene Crouch was born on April 19, 1940 in Cooper, Texas to Elmer L. and Claudie (Killibrew) Holmes. She...
Trump Expands Acres Eligible for Logging in National Forests
April 6, 2025 – A new directive from the Trump administration is poised to significantly expand logging activities across national forests in the United States. The move exempts affected forests from a key administrative safeguard: the objection process. This process currently allows external groups, including Native American tribes, environmental organizations, and local governments, to challenge logging proposals before they...
No More Free Lawyers for Illegal Aliens
April 7, 2025 – Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock of the Texas Supreme Court has announced that the state-run program providing defense attorneys for illegal aliens will end by May. The program was initiated through an emergency order in August 2021, five months into Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star—a border security effort aimed at curbing illegal immigration. The order ensured that individuals detained during the...
USPS Adjusts ‘Service Standards’ in Attempt to Save $36 Billion
April 7, 2025 – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is implementing new service standards for first-class mail, periodicals, marketing mail, and package services as part of a broader plan to improve reliability and reduce long-term costs. The changes, which took effect this month, are designed to streamline operations while maintaining the agency’s commitment to timely delivery. Under the new standards, 75% of first-class mail will...
RFK Jr. Now Endorses Measles Vaccine
April 6, 2025 – Texas is currently facing a significant measles outbreak, with nearly 500 reported cases and two child fatalities. The most recent victim was 8-year-old Daisy Hildebrand from Lubbock, who succumbed to measles-related complications despite having no underlying health conditions; she was unvaccinated. In response to the escalating situation, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,...
