SNAP Recipients Sue to Get Their Sugary Treats Back
March 13, 2026 – A group of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients has filed a lawsuit challenging efforts to ban the use of food assistance benefits for sugary foods and beverages. The lawsuit targets recent proposals in several states that seek to restrict what items can be purchased through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP. The program provides monthly food benefits...
Formal Request to Remove Controversial Statue From Globe Life Field Already Filed
March 13, 2026 – A North Texas congressman is calling on Major League Baseball and the Texas Rangers to remove a controversial statue recently installed outside the team’s home stadium in Arlington. U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey sent a letter this week to Texas Rangers co-chairmen Ray Davis and Bob Simpson, as well as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, urging them to reconsider the placement of the statue titled One Riot, One Ranger at Globe...
Wildcats Played Their First District Game in Baseball Action March 10th
March 13, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats competed against the Pittsburg Pirates in baseball action Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was the Wildcats first District Game of the season. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color...
First United Methodist Church to Host Blood Drive April 19th
March 12, 2026 – First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Carter Blood Care, will hold a blood drive Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Those who donate will receive a quilted tote bag. The blood drive is scheduled for 10:00am to 2:00pm. It will be held in the Gym of First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. For more details, email B. J. Hardman at [email protected]. A photo ID...
WNBA Fails to Reach Agreement on Contract
March 12, 2026 – As negotiations continue between players and league officials, the Women’s National Basketball Association faces uncertainty after failing to finalize a new labor agreement by the widely discussed March 10, 2026 deadline. Talks surrounding a new collective bargaining agreement between players and league leadership have drawn limited national media attention, a contrast to the intense coverage typically...
Hopkins County Commissioners Approve New Solar Projects
March 10, 2026 – Three solar projects are committed to expand in Hopkins County. Two new projects, as well as one older project that has a new agreement. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court working with consultant Jeff Snowden as they work through the due diligence process ultimately deciding to grant each company a tax abatement as well as enter into a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. Three local school districts...
Governor Abbott, TWC Launch Streamlined State Of Texas Application
March 10, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has launched a streamlined State of Texas Application on WorkInTexas.com. The updated application simplifies the hiring process to help attract new talent to state jobs and is part of a broader state effort to reduce red tape and burdensome regulations in government. “As the No.1 state for new jobs in the country, we...
Walmart to Roll Out Digital Price Tags: Is ‘Surge Pricing’ far Behind?
March 11, 2026 – Walmart is expanding the use of digital shelf labels in its stores nationwide, a move the retailer says will improve price accuracy and streamline store operations. The company announced that about 2,300 Walmart stores across the United States are already equipped with the electronic labels. Over the next year, Walmart plans to roll out the technology to all of its U.S. locations. There has been concern from...
March Burn Ban Lifted in Hopkins County, Caution Advised When Burning
March 10, 2026 – With the promise of wet weather in the forecast, Hopkins County Commissioners have lifted the current burn ban for county residents. Emergency Management Director Andy Endsley reminds county residents to continue to exercise caution when burning as the State of Texas still mandates outdoor burning to take place when winds are forecasted to be between 6mph and 23mph. As Hopkins County is forecasted to receive...
Juveniles Busted For Theft of Truck and Trailer
March 10, 2026 – Two juveniles have been arrested and transported to the Gregg County Juvenile Detention Center after a short investigation into a pickup and trailer theft reported Sunday 3/9/2026. In a press release received from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office the details of the investigation and arrests were given. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 03/10/2026Stolen Truck and Trailer Recovered; Two Juveniles in Custody —...
