Governor Abbott Proclaims April 2025 As Autism Awareness And Acceptance Month
April 3, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today promoted World Autism Awareness Day by recognizing April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions, typically appearing during early childhood, and characterized by challenges with social skills, relationships, self-regulation, and communication. “Texas continues...
Blue Cross Blue Shield Coverage Ends For Many North Texas Hospitals
April 2, 2025 – Contract negotiations between major healthcare providers failed ahead of the April 1 deadline, leaving thousands of North Texans without in-network access to Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern System. As two of the largest hospital networks in North Texas, the breakdown in negotiations affects a significant number of patients who must now search for new medical providers or face higher out-of-pocket...
Sulphur Springs Native Takes Gavel as State Democratic Party Chair
Scudder speaking in Sulphur Springs, 2022. April 1, 2025 – Kendall Scudder, a 2008 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, has been chosen to chair the Texas Democratic Party. In a decisive win on the first ballot, Scudder received 65 out of 121 votes eclipsing the next challenger who received 27 votes. Scudder said upon taking the gavel. “Let’s build a party that the working men and women of this state can be proud of.”...
DOGE to Close Two Texas Social Security Administration Offices
March 31, 2025 – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced plans to close 47 Social Security Administration (SSA) offices nationwide in 2025. Among these, two Texas locations are slated for closure. Nacogdoches Office: Located at 1122 N. University Drive, this office is scheduled to close on May 7, 2025. The closure is classified as a “True Termination – Agency Closed Office,” indicating a...
Stryker Combat Team Assigned to Texas Border
March 31, 2025 – The Trump administration initiated the deployment of approximately 3,000 additional active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, including Big Bend National Park in West Texas. This operation features soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Carson, Colorado, equipped with Stryker armored combat vehicles. Stryker Armored Combat Vehicles in Texas The...
West Texas Hospital Now Treating Vitamin A Overdoses
March 30, 2025 – Medical disinformation linked to the West Texas measles outbreak has led to a new health crisis, with children now being treated for toxic levels of vitamin A. Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s promotion of the supplement as a measles treatment, some parents administered excessive doses, resulting in dangerous side effects. There is no evidence that taking vitamin A will prevent measles. Covenant Children’s...
Lots of time Left to Shop at Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus Store
March 30, 2025 – Saks Global announced on Friday that the Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus store will remain open through the 2025 holiday season, extending its operations beyond the previously expected closure date of March 31. This decision comes as a relief to loyal customers and the Dallas business community, as the flagship store has been a landmark in the city’s luxury retail scene for decades. The luxury retailer’s owners...
East Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on New Event Center
March 28, 2025 – The new arena will serve as a central hub for student life and community engagement in Northeast Texas. COMMERCE, TX, March 27, 2025— East Texas A&M University broke ground on its highly anticipated Event Center on Thursday, March 27—a game-changer for athletics, entertainment, and community connections in Northeast Texas. The university celebrated the groundbreaking with a special ceremony at the site,...
8th Annual Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament to be Held April 12th
March 28, 2025 – We are having our annual Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament on April 12th, 2025. The Minnow Bucket will be the host Marina. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Diane Wilson 972-567-5215. Screenshot
Governor Abbott Announces Texas State Securities Board Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center
March 28, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas State Securities Board launched an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and affiliated entities for potential failures to comply with applicable state and federal securities requirements, including protections against fraud. EPIC City is a planned Muslim-centered residential development spanning 402 acres near Josephine,...
