Veterans Honored at 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Landing
March 2, 2025 – On Friday February 21, 2025, several veterans were honored at the National Museum of the Pacific War located in Fredricksburg, Texas. The timing coincides with the 80th anniversary of American troops landing on Iwo Jima, eventually overtaking the Japanese in one of the most pivotal battles in the South Pacific during World War II. The Greatest Generation Lozano with Carl Bryan and Rhonda Young A large crowd of...
Sulphur Springs High School Pole Vaulter Jaicee Masmer Broke Texas High School Record
February 28, 2025 – Sulphur Springs High School pole vaulter Jaicee Masmer broke the Texas high school record, her own SSHS pole vault record, and is now ranked #1 in the United States with a jump of 14 feet 6 1/4 inches! This is the best jump in the nation, so far this year! Jaicee won the state championship last season and has committed to compete at the college level for the University of Louisville. -0- Jaicee Jasmer Photo...
Greenville ISD Students Tattoo Each Other While Teacher in Classroom
February 28, 2025 – A troubling incident at Travis Intermediate in the Greenville Independent School District, northeast of Dallas, has sparked concerns after multiple students were tattooed with the same needle. A parent, whose son was among those tattooed, says medical testing is now underway to assess potential health risks, including infections or the transmission of diseases. Details surrounding how the tattoos were...
USDA Will Now Enforce Federal Law on Illegal Aliens and SNAP Benefits
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for public benefits like SNAP. February 28, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a renewed crackdown on undocumented immigrants receiving federal food assistance benefits, reinforcing a policy that is already part of federal law. The move aligns with broader efforts by the Biden administration to tighten enforcement of public assistance eligibility rules amid...
Measles Takes Unvaccinated Lubbock Texas Child
February 27, 2025 – Lubbock health officials have confirmed the first measles-related death in West Texas amid a growing outbreak. The victim, a child who was not vaccinated, marks the first fatality linked to the disease in the region. This is also the first measles-related death reported in Texas in over two decades, raising concerns about the resurgence of the highly contagious virus. “It’s predictable, when...
Majority of Texas House Members Support School Vouchers
February 27, 2025 – A slim majority of the Texas House has signed on to support a new school voucher bill, marking a potential breakthrough for Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority. The bill, which would establish a program allowing parents to use public funds for private and religious school tuition, has gained 75 co-sponsors in addition to its author. With 76 votes in the 150-member chamber, this level of support could...
“Parade Of Planets” At Cooper Lake on Saturday
You don’t need to travel to Cooper Lake to enjoy the heavens this week, but why not enjoy the dark skies of Northeast Texas. February 26, 2025 – In Texas this weekend, astronomy enthusiasts and families are invited to the highly anticipated Parade of Planets—a unique celebration of our solar system set against the backdrop of a stunning Texas night sky. Organized by local astronomy clubs and community groups, the event...
Drummond to Take Top Spot at Commerce ISD
February 26, 2025 – After a competitive search including 44 applicants, the Commerce ISD Board of Trustees has named Steve Drummond as the lone finalist for Superintendent. The extensive application process, conducted by the Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson law firm, led to six finalists being interviewed before the Board made its decision. Drummond is currently the Commerce ISD Director of Human...
Secretary Rollins Tours Egg Laying Facility, Hosts Avian Flu Roundtable in Texas
February 24, 2025 – Bogata & Mount Pleasant, TX – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins met with poultry farmers and industry leaders as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ongoing response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Secretary Rollins toured a Cal-Maine Foods egg-laying facility in Bogata, Texas before traveling to Mount Pleasant, Texas, where she hosted a farmer roundtable...
Mitigating the Impacts of Invasive Species in Texas
February 24, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially killing entire species. Because of their widespread impact, Texas A&M Forest Service takes great lengths to help mitigate their impacts and is highlighting those efforts during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Invasive species have two main...
