Trevor McEuen Found; Back In Custody After Standoff
Jun02

Trevor McEuen Found; Back In Custody After Standoff

June 2, 2025 – Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beavers announced that 32-year-old Trevor McEuen is in custody following a month-long manhunt. McEuen was captured at his grandparents’ home in Van Zandt County after a standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. McEuen is accused of shooting and...

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HB 6 Passes; Increases Punishment Options For Teachers
Jun01

HB 6 Passes; Increases Punishment Options For Teachers

June 1, 2025 – Texas schools will soon be able to impose harsher disciplinary measures on students after the Legislature passed House Bill 6, a broad package aimed at curbing campus violence and disruptions. The bill, passed Wednesday, is part of a post-pandemic effort by lawmakers to address growing concerns about student behavior and safety in schools. “Disruptions are impeding both the ability of teachers to teach and the...

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STAAR Test Lives On
Jun01

STAAR Test Lives On

June 1, 2025 – A legislative push to eliminate the STAAR test failed in the final days of the Texas legislative session, ending hopes for major reform in the state’s student assessment system. House Bill 4, authored by Rep. Brad Buckley, proposed replacing the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) with three shorter exams spread across the academic year. Supporters argued this approach would reduce pressure on...

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NCL Canada/New England Cruise Deal
May31

NCL Canada/New England Cruise Deal

May 31, 2025 – Fall in love with the Northeast aboard Norwegian Getaway. When you’re in Portland, don’t leave without seeing one of the picturesque lighthouses or eating some mouthwatering lobster. Take a walk on the wild side at St. John’s glass Skywalk, which stretches 120 feet over the impressive Reversing Falls Rapids, or embark upon a whale watching tour where you may see humpbacks, minkes and finbacks in the spectacular...

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CEA Mario Villarino had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About Honey Bees
May30

CEA Mario Villarino had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About Honey Bees

On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino. The topic of their conversation was honey bees. They chatted about how they swarm, the problems a hive can produce if a swarm moves into your home, what you can do if you find a swarm on your home, how important honey bees are, and so much more. Be...

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Sulphur Springs Ladycats Softball Team Has Earned Numerous Post-Season District Honors
May29

Sulphur Springs Ladycats Softball Team Has Earned Numerous Post-Season District Honors

May 29, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Ladycats softball team, which won a regional championship and advanced to the state semi-finals, has earned numerous post-season district honors Head Coach David Carillo and his staff have been named the Coaching Staff of the Year in District 14-4A. Named the Most Valuable Player is pitcher Hannah Speed. The offensive MVP:is Gracie Thompson The co-defensive MVP: is catcher Bayler Boatman Named...

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Local Railroad Hopeful Senate Bill 2366 Becomes Law
May28

Local Railroad Hopeful Senate Bill 2366 Becomes Law

May 28, 2025 – The clock is ticking for Senate Bill 2366 and other hopeful legislation at the State level, as the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature will come to a close on Friday, June 2nd. SB2366, authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes, would establish a grant program for short-line railroads. The North East Texas Connector runs from Greenville to Winfield, dissecting Sulphur Springs and making stops at the new...

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Texas Senate Passes Controversial Bill Defining Gender by Biology
May28

Texas Senate Passes Controversial Bill Defining Gender by Biology

May 28, 2025 – In a late-night session, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 229 on a 20-11 party-line vote, advancing legislation that legally defines “man” and “woman” based strictly on reproductive anatomy. The bill had already cleared the House and now heads to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. House Bill 229, dubbed the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” defines a woman as an individual whose reproductive system is...

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Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Announces Arrest of Two Ille­gal Aliens in Con­nec­tion with the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine
May28

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Announces Arrest of Two Ille­gal Aliens in Con­nec­tion with the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine

May 28, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of an illegal alien suspected of killing a woman kayaking on Lake Grapevine over the weekend and another illegal alien who helped her flee the scene of the crime.  Ava Moore On Sunday, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez—an illegal alien from Venezuela—struck and killed an 18-year-old woman, Ava Moore, on Lake Grapevine with a jet ski. The suspect then fled...

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Accused Jet Ski Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested; Confirmed as Illegal Alien
May27

Accused Jet Ski Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested; Confirmed as Illegal Alien

May 27, 2025 – Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez has been arrested in connection with the death of Ava Moore, according to a statement released by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Gonzalez, originally from Venezuela, was taken into custody along with a male accomplice who allegedly assisted her in fleeing the scene. Both individuals are reported to be in the United States illegally, as confirmed by Paxton’s office....

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