Legislation Aimed at EPIC City Under Consideration
April 30, 2025 – Representative Candy Noble (R–Lucas) has proposed legislation aimed at regulating unconventional property ownership structures. The developments, known as EPIC City and EPIC Ranches, are being marketed as exclusive Islamic enclaves, featuring not only residential housing but also a mosque, K-12 schools, a community college, retail space, and a clinic. According to developers, these amenities would be funded...
Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced
April 29, 2025 – In a reception held at Sulphur Springs High School April 29th, 2025, Laney Bankston was introduced as the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian, and Brody Emmert was introduced as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2025! Laney Bankston plans to pursue a nursing degree at East Texas A&M University after graduation. While attending ETA&M, Bankston also is going to continue her Spanish...
Texas Drops Heartland Flyer From Budget
April 28, 2025 – Across America, demand for more passenger trains is growing. Trains offer a sustainable, affordable, and convenient alternative to crowded highways and airports, connecting communities large and small. Yet despite these clear benefits, funding for vital rail services remains inconsistent. A striking example is the Heartland Flyer, a popular route linking Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas. This train is a result...
Report Shows Monthly Cost of Medical Care for Illegal Aliens in Texas
April 28, 2025 – Newly released data shows that illegal aliens cost Texas taxpayers $121.8 million in hospital fees in just one month. The figure comes from a directive issued by Governor Greg Abbott last year, ordering the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to collect and report the financial burden that illegal immigration places on the state’s hospital system. This data is the first installment of monthly...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Released its Long-Awaited Accountability Ratings for 2023
April 26, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Thursday released its long-awaited accountability ratings for 2023, assigning an “A-F” rating for all Texas public schools and districts. The Sulphur Springs I-S-D received an overall rating of B, the same as in 2022. But the numerical grade was 80, down from 88. The grade for “student achievement” was a C. “School progress” earmed a grade of B. The grade for...
Federal Agents Now Make ‘Welfare Checks’ on Migrant Children
April 25, 2025 – Federal agents are conducting “welfare checks” on unaccompanied migrant children in North Texas, a move that has sparked concern among families and immigration advocates. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) states that these checks aim to verify the safety and well-being of minors who entered the U.S. without a parent or guardian and are now living with sponsors. However, the involvement of...
East Texas Giving Day on April 29th is the Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee
CANHelp’s Executive Director, Brian Crump, stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Brian chatted about “East Texas Giving Day” which will be held April 29, 2025. They also talked about CANHelp’s back to school fair, and so much more! Be sure to watch this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee and learn some deadlines coming up!...
NFIB Thanks Governor Abbott for Signing Senate Bill 14
AUSTIN (April 23, 2025) – NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett today thanked Gov. Greg Abbott for signing Senate Bill 14, legislation creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and making it easier to run a small business in Texas. “Governor Abbott’s signing of SB 14 marks a historic step for Texas small businesses, creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and building on the Small...
Texas A&M University System to Launch Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies in Fort Worth
April 24, 2025 – The Texas A&M University System is proud to announce the establishment of the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing research and development in emerging aviation technologies. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) will lead the initiative, leveraging the Autonomy Research Institute’s (ARI) extensive experience as an FAA-designated UAS...
AG Paxton Demands Epic City Documents from Plano ISD
April 24, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has demanded that Plano Independent School District (ISD) officials provide documents related to potential communications with individuals associated with the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its affiliated development project, EPIC City. This request is part of an ongoing investigation into EPIC City, a proposed 402-acre Muslim-centered residential development near...
