Sid Miller Reports Personal Safety Threats Following Public Statements
March 3, 2026 – AUSTIN — Sid Miller said Monday he has received multiple threats to his personal safety over the past 24 hours, which he attributes to his recent public comments following a deadly terror attack in Austin. In a statement, Miller said the threats stem from his condemnation of what he described as the “Islamification” of Texas and the United States, as well as his strong reaction to an early Sunday attack in Austin...
Paxton Issues Opinion Clarifying Authority of Election Inspectors and Poll Watchers
March 3, 2026 – AUSTIN — Ken Paxton has issued a formal legal opinion clarifying the authority of state election inspectors and poll watchers under the Texas Election Code, aiming to ensure uniform compliance with state law and strengthen election integrity. The opinion explains that state inspectors appointed by the Texas Secretary of State are legally authorized to take reasonable steps to gather evidence while performing...
FDA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Sold at Walmart
March 2, 2026 – Several varieties and sizes of Great Value branded Cottage Cheese products have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana,...
Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Texas to Enforce Ban on Explicit Performances for Minors
March 2, 2026 – A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas may enforce its 2023 law restricting sexually explicit performances in the presence of minors, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the measure. A two-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit lifted a prior injunction, allowing the state to move forward with enforcement while legal challenges continue. The ruling overturns an earlier...
Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration to Take Place at Celebration Square on March 28th
March 1, 2026 – Bob Kerr, the voice of KSST’s Veterans Voices, reached out with the following message… “Dear Comrades and Friends, We are excited to announce that the Vietnam Veterans Day celebration is scheduled to take place at Celebration Square on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. (Please note that the official designated day is Sunday, the 29th). We appreciate your support and involvement. Kindly help us...
Texas School Choice Program Surges Past 130,000 Applications in Historic Rollout
February 26, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program has drawn more than 130,000 student applications at the halfway point of its initial enrollment window, marking what state officials describe as the largest launch of a school choice initiative in U.S. history. The program, approved by lawmakers earlier this year and administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, will provide eligible families...
Governor Abbott Orders Expanded DPS Operations Amid Rising Cartel Violence
AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) — Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to intensify public safety and homeland security operations statewide in response to escalating cartel violence in Mexico that officials warn could threaten American civilians. In a press release, Abbott said Mexican drug cartels pose a growing risk to both public safety and national security, pledging that Texas would “utilize every...
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Heed Federal Travel Warnings Amid Escalating Violence In Parts Of Mexico
February 22, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Texas Department Of Public Safety Is Coordinating With U.S. Department Of State And FBI Texas Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans currently in Mexico, as well as those with family members or friends traveling there, to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State amid ongoing security operations, related road blockages, and criminal activity across Mexico. The U.S....
2026 Football Schedule for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats has Been Announced
February 20, 2026 – The 2026 football schedule for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats has been announced. It includes a game at Gerald Prim Stadium against perennial East Texas power Gilmer. After scrimmaging at home against Pittsburg on Friday, August 13 and at Liberty-Eylau on Thursday, August 20, the Wildcats open the regular season at Mt. Pleasant on Friday, August 28. The first home game is against traditionally strong Texarkana...
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast This Saturday
February 19, 2026 – The annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is happening this Saturday. Get your fill of Kiwanis Pancakes, bacon, sausage and various beverages. The Civic Center will once again host the event. All you care to eat service will be from 7AM till noon. Be sure to meet up with friends and family and socialize for a bit. Kiwanis helps kids around the world. We look out for our community and focus on changing the world by...
