What Does A Scammer Call Sound Like?
July 3, 2024 – Scammers contacting seniors is a constant threat. Millions of dollar are lost to these individuals each year. But what do they sound like over the phone? We have recorded a conversation with a scammer, and have provided the audio. Please take a moment to listen to this call with anyone who might fall victim to this type of theft. The first portion is the ‘cold caller’ setting up the victim for the more...
Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure
July 2, 2024 – In a letter dated July 2, 2024 Regional Director Justin Pruett for Pyrotecnico, the fireworks provider for the Independence Day Concert on June 29th, took responsibility for the failure experienced by those in attendance for the sub-standard show. The letter further stated that the fireworks show that they delivered was not in accordance with the expectations fo the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who has worked...
Will the Texas ‘Heat Dome’ Send Beryl West?
July 2, 2024 – The Texas Heat home is a high-pressure system that, because physics, traps heat and keeps it there. That pressure system’s atmospheric energy is hard to bust up: The high pressure above is met with the rising heat below, which makes the system especially stubborn and slow-moving. A heat dome often suppress wind during the summer months. This can make summer heat in Texas feel hotter and make wind power plants...
Texas Leaders Sound Alarm on Future Power Grid Stability
If new estimates from ERCOT are correct, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say Texas needs “an immediate review of all policies concerning the grid.” Brandon Waltens | July 1, 2024 Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are raising urgent concerns about the future stability of Texas’ power grid. A joint statement released today follows recent testimony from ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, who warned that Texas might need 150,000...
DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes
July 1, 2024 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. Beginning January 1,...
Multiple Agency Investigation Leads to Arrest of Winnsboro Man
Gerald Don Miller June 28, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Police department officers arrested 56-year-old Gerald Don Miller of Winnsboro and charged the man with two counts of “Impersonating a Public Servant” after the investigation showed Miller allegedly identified himself as an agent of Child Protective Services to gain access to female victims. The investigation began earlier in June in Lamar County when their...
Prevent Wildfires this Fourth of July as Hot And Dry Conditions Persist
June 27, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90% of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and the Fourth of July is one of the top days for reported wildfires. Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire officials advise the public to be...
CHRISTUS Health Encourages Safe Fireworks use for Independence Day Celebrations
June 27, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health is encouraging everyone to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday safely by providing fireworks safety tips. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports there were eight deaths and nearly 10,000 people treated in emergency rooms due to fireworks in 2023. Injuries from fireworks have increased since 2008. “Fireworks are extremely dangerous if used incorrectly,” said Julie...
PJC Offering Free Robotics Coding Camp For Area Middle School Students
June 26, 2024 – Paris Junior College is offering six free, week-long Robotics Coding Camps that take an interactive approach to designing and coding robots through coding and use of Sphero BOLT and VEX V5 robots. Campers will be presented challenging and innovative concepts in learning, problem solving and analytical skills while fostering an interest in computer coding/programming. Each one-week, no-cost day camp is for...
NETBIO and Quality Preconditioning of Cattle
June 26, 2024 – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a comprehensive program for the preconditioning of cattle. Preconditioning involves a series of management practices implemented prior to weaning to prepare calves for the next phase of production. These practices aim to improve the health, growth, and marketability of calves while reducing stress and illness. For more than twenty years, the North East Texas...
