The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Held Their Annual City Cemetery Walk November 2nd
November 8, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society held their “If Headstones Could Talk…” City Cemetery Walk November 2nd, 2025. The event was a guided tour through the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery as Society Members portrayed residents of the cemetery who were the pioneers of Hopkins County. One learned about what these residents did to contribute to the community they or their families before them...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Roblox for Putting Pixel Pedophiles and Profits Over the Safety of Texas Children
November 7, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the gaming giant of endangering children and prioritizing profits over safety. The complaint alleges that Roblox — one of the world’s largest online gaming platforms for children — has “flagrantly ignored” both state and federal online safety laws while misleading parents about the risks their children face. According to...
Elevated Wildfire Risk Expected Across Texas this Week
November 6, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as changing weather conditions impact the state.After increasingly dry conditions over the past 10 days, Texas has experienced a warming trend this week. In portions of the Texas Plains, last week’s first hard freeze has pushed native grasses into dormancy. Dormant and cured grasses ignite more easily and require less...
New Design for Horned Lizard License Plate Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation Funding
Nov. 6, 2025 AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) newly redesigned horned lizard conservation license plate is now available for purchase, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the horned lizard plate and the Conservation License Plate Program (CLPP). Earlier this year, thousands of participants voted for the design they liked best from among three potential designs. The new design was the heavy favorite and is a...
Paxton Fights to Stop the Manufacturer of Tylenol from Fraudulently Paying Dividends
November 6, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to block a scheduled dividend payment from Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, arguing that the payout would strip the company of funds it needs to compensate Texans harmed by the company’s alleged misconduct. The motion, filed Monday, seeks to halt a planned November 26 dividend that Paxton says would “fraudulently drain” Kenvue of hundreds of millions of dollars...
Hopkins County United Way Breaks the Thermometer, Again
November 5, 2025 – The Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way met for their last Campaign Pledge Report Meeting of 2025 Wednesday, November 5th, to revel exiting news! The theme and drive for this year’s campaign is, “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood,” and Hopkins County came through and showed that it IS a beautiful day in the neighborhood! This year’s campaign marks the 70th Anniversary of...
No Bail for Violent Offenders in Texas
November 5, 2025 – Texas voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment giving judges more authority to deny bail to individuals charged with certain violent felony offenses. The measure passed with more than 60 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s General Election. Sheriffs and county officials across Texas are now bracing for potential increases in jail populations. Some Texas jails are already operating near full....
All 17 Amendments Passed
November 5, 2025 – Texas voters overwhelmingly approved all 17 proposed constitutional amendments in Tuesday’s General Election, marking another round of significant changes to the state’s 1876 Constitution. The measures passed by varying margins, signaling broad public support for issues ranging from property tax relief to infrastructure funding and retirement benefits. Among the most notable approvals was Proposition 4, which...
Renewables Are Doing Some Heavy Lifting When It Comes to the Texas Grid
November 4, 2025 – Texas is relying more heavily on renewable energy to meet its record-breaking electricity demand, as new data shows wind and solar power now provide nearly 40 percent of the state’s total generation. The growth comes as Texas’ booming economy and expanding data center industry drive electricity consumption to historic highs. Solar power has seen the fastest gains, producing roughly 50 percent more energy in...
Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Jacksonville Police Officer
November 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis, who is wanted for his involvement in the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and K-9 who were wounded. Yesterday, warrants were issued by the Jacksonville Police Department for Dennis’ arrest for...
