Guaranty Bank and Trust Offers Cyber Security Tips as part of Their Goal to Help You Grow
October 4, 2024 – Even though Cyber threats sound like something from science fiction, these threats are real and are occurring today. The experts report that there were over 2,300 cyberattacks reported last year. The number of reported victims reached at least 343,338,964. Guaranty Bank and Trust takes your Cyber Security very seriously. As part of their goal to “… help you grow,” Guaranty Bank and Trust...
What is a Blue Alert?
October 4, 2024 – The National Blue Alert Network supports the use and integration of Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to rapidly disseminate information to law enforcement agencies, the media and the public to aid in the apprehension of violent criminals who have killed, or seriously injured an officer in the line of duty. Blue Alerts can also be issued when a suspect poses an imminent and credible threat...
Paxton Sues Big Pharma and Pharmacy Benefit Managers for Conspiracy That Increased Insulin Prices by 1,000%
October 4, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”)—including Eli Lilly, Express Scripts, CVS Pharmacy, and others—over a conspiracy to increase prices of insulin. Through this conspiracy, the manufacturers artificially and willingly raised the prices of insulin then paid a significant, undisclosed portion back to the PBMs as a quid pro quo for...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues TikTok for Sharing Minors’ Personal Data In Violation of Texas Parental Consent Law
October 3, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok, one of the largest social media platforms, for operating its platform in a manner that puts the online safety and privacy of Texas children at risk and violates the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (“SCOPE”) Act. “I will continue to hold TikTok and other Big Tech companies accountable for exploiting Texas children and failing to prioritize...
SAFE-T Candlelight Vigil Set for October 10, 2024
October 3, 2024 – The annual SAFE-T Candlelight Vigil will take place Thursday October 10, 2024. This promises to be a heartfelt event. Local leaders will speak, the SSISD High School Choir will sing, and a survivor of abuse will speak. If you wish to participate and show support, gather around Celebration Plaza at 5:30PM. Those with mobility concerns will be able to see and hear the ceremony from various parking spots around...
Commissioner Miller Celebrates the Launch of the GO TEXAS WHISKEY TRAIL PODCAST
The podcast highlights grain-to-glass distilleries across Texas, now streaming on all platforms. October 3, 2024 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller—alongside the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas Whiskey Association—proudly launched the GO TEXAN Explores: Texas Whiskey Trail podcast at a special State Fair of Texas preview event Thursday, September 26, in TDA’s GO TEXAN Pavilion. The gathering...
Residents Plead With City Council for Traffic Signal at Dangerous Intersection
October 2, 2024 – Several people spoke at the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday night, pleading with city officials about the intersection of Highway 19 & Airport Road. Although not an agenda item for the council, residents spoke during public forum on the issue explaining how their families have been affected by the tragedies occuring at the “blinking light” intersection. Currently,...
Shorter Days Bring Higher Risk for Pedestrians
October 2, 2024 – TxDOT campaign asks people to be cautious and alert during the deadliest month for pedestrians. While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making it harder for drivers to see pedestrians and keep them safe. October was the deadliest month for pedestrians last year, with 80 pedestrians dying in Texas traffic crashes. It...
2024 United Way Campaign is Underway with “Believe” as the Theme
October 1, 2024 – The Hopkins County United Way has kicked off their 2024-2025 campaign at full speed. The theme for this year is “Believe.” The 2024-2025 Hopkins County United Way Officers are Co-Presidents Jessica McInnis and KK McKenzie, Campaign Chair Lyndsay Palmer, and the Executive Secretary is Susan Berning. The Hopkins County United Way has already held their 2024 Ribbon Cutting, the Campaign Lunch event,...
Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Stock Exchange At Governor’s Mansion
October 1, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) and the state’s historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. “Texas has become the home of capital in the United States,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, our great state is staking claim as a home of capital markets with the addition of the Texas Stock Exchange. This is another step...
