Governor Abbott Signs Texas DOGE Into Law At Texas Capitol
April 24, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 14, also known as Texas DOGE, into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, this law will empower the Texas government to be more efficient and less intrusive in the daily lives of Texans. “We are putting at the forefront of legislation the shaping, formation, and recalibration of government...
National Autism Registry Seeks to End Disorder
April 24, 2025 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services, has initiated a national autism registry aimed at identifying the causes of autism through extensive data collection. This initiative involves the National Institutes of Health (NIH) compiling private medical records from various federal and commercial sources, including pharmacy chains, lab tests, insurance claims, and data from wearable...
‘TxDOGE’ Bill Signing Set for Today
April 23, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott is set to sign Senate Bill 14 today at the Texas Capitol, officially establishing the Texas Department of Government Efficiency (TxDOGE). This new office aims to streamline state regulations, eliminate unnecessary rules, and enhance overall government efficiency. The bill, authored by Senator Phil King and supported by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, passed the Texas House with a 97-51 vote...
Dallas to Houston High-speed Rail Project Finds New Support
April 23, 2025 – The long-delayed high-speed rail project connecting Dallas and Houston has found new leadership under Texas investor and Republican donor John Kleinheinz. His firm, Kleinheinz Capital Partners, recently acquired a controlling interest in Texas Central, the company spearheading the project. This transition follows the Trump administration’s decision to revoke a $64 million federal grant and terminate a...
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....
Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor Aron Maib Stopped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Cooper Lake State Park Aron Maib stopped by to have a chat with John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Aron discussed the upcoming program on Pollinators and the Stargazing event being held at Cooper Lake State Park. The two also talked about the water levels at Cooper Lake, fishing, and Swimming, and much more. Be sure to give this segment a viewing...
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...
Paris Junior College to Host First Female Texas Ranger Major Wende Wakeman for Special Campus Presentation
April 21, 2025 -Paris Junior College invites the community to a special presentation by Texas Ranger Major Wende Wakeman, to be held this Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Math and Science Building, Room 101 on the PJC Paris campus. Major Wakeman will share insights into the proud tradition and modern role of the Texas Rangers, one of the most storied law enforcement organizations in American history. Her visit offers a...
Learn About the Choral Society’s Spring Concert on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
Jim Rutledge with the North East Texas Choral Society stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to chat about the Choral Society’s upcoming concert, Steppin’ Out On Broadway. The two discussed the exciting concert, which has shows April 26th and 27th. Jim talked about some of the Broadway hits featured in this year’s Spring Show, and shared a little of what you can expect. It was also revealed that...
