Storms Forecast Tonight, But After The KoC Fish Fry
Friday March 6, 2026 – Residents in Hopkins County can expect warm and breezy conditions early this evening before the threat of severe weather moves into the area later tonight. According to the forecast, skies will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures near 80 degrees through the early evening hours. Storm chances are expected to increase later in the night as a line of thunderstorms moves across Northeast Texas. The good...
Camp Mystic Summer Camps Allowed For Now
March 6, 2026 – A Travis County judge has ruled that Camp Mystic may move forward with its annual summer camps this year, despite ongoing lawsuits and public pressure following last summer’s deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Camp Mystic is a private Christian summer camp for girls. Established in 1926, Mystic is nestled among cypress, live oak, and pecan trees in the hill country of west-central Texas on the banks of...
Post Election, Texas Forms ‘Sharia Free Texas Caucus’
March 6, 2026 – A group of Texas lawmakers announced Thursday the formation of the “Sharia Free Texas Caucus,” a legislative coalition aimed at examining and opposing the influence of Sharia law within the state. In Congress, a caucus refers to a group of lawmakers who share similar interests or goals to advance specific legislation or policy, such as the Congressional Black Caucus. State Rep. Brent Money unveiled the new caucus...
Hopkins County Texas Receives Significant Rain Overnight, Was it Enough?
March 5, 2026 – Hopkins County received a round of overnight rainfall this week, but local totals show the precipitation was not nearly enough to significantly ease ongoing dry conditions across Northeast Texas. Weather stations around Sulphur Springs, the county seat, recorded roughly 0.43 inches of rain during the latest overnight system, according to rainfall monitoring data. While the showers brought temporary relief and...
Republicans Voters Reject Sharia Law at March Poll
March 5, 2026 – Republican primary voters across Texas delivered overwhelming support for a non-binding ballot proposition calling for the prohibition of Sharia law, according to unofficial results released following Tuesday’s primary election. Sharia, meaning “the correct path” in Arabic, is the divine legal and moral framework derived from the Quran and Hadith (teachings of Prophet Muhammad) that governs all...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
March 4, 2026 | Austin, Texas |Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat expected to impact portions of Texas beginning today and continuing through the weekend. “Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather across the...
Texas Rangers Unveil Controversial Statue at Globe Life Field
March 3, 2026 – ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers on Monday unveiled a statue relocated to Globe Life Field that had been removed from Dallas Love Field Airport in 2020 amid significant controversy. The statue, which depicts a stylized figure from a historical Texas icon, sparked protests and debate when it was initially installed at the airport. Critics at the time said the artwork was inappropriate for a public transit space and...
Alleged Jihadist Accused in Deadly Shooting on Austin’s Sixth Street
March 3, 2026 – AUSTIN — A gunman opened fire in downtown Austin’s popular Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning, killing three people and injuring 13 others before being shot and killed by police. Alleged Shooter, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne Authorities identified the suspect as Ndiaga Diagne, 42, of Pflugerville. According to law enforcement officials, officers responding to multiple 911 calls encountered the...
Sid Miller Reports Personal Safety Threats Following Public Statements
March 3, 2026 – AUSTIN — Sid Miller said Monday he has received multiple threats to his personal safety over the past 24 hours, which he attributes to his recent public comments following a deadly terror attack in Austin. In a statement, Miller said the threats stem from his condemnation of what he described as the “Islamification” of Texas and the United States, as well as his strong reaction to an early Sunday attack in Austin...
Paxton Issues Opinion Clarifying Authority of Election Inspectors and Poll Watchers
March 3, 2026 – AUSTIN — Ken Paxton has issued a formal legal opinion clarifying the authority of state election inspectors and poll watchers under the Texas Election Code, aiming to ensure uniform compliance with state law and strengthen election integrity. The opinion explains that state inspectors appointed by the Texas Secretary of State are legally authorized to take reasonable steps to gather evidence while performing...
