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Almost 64,000 Texas Borrowers Will Have Their Federal Loans Forgiven
Jul20

Almost 64,000 Texas Borrowers Will Have Their Federal Loans Forgiven

Almost 64,000 Texas  borrowers will have their federal student loans forgiven after a U.S. Department of Education review concluded they qualified for the benefit. The total amount to be forgiven will be just roughly $3.1 billion, average of $48,500 per borrower. The move is unrelated to President Joe Biden’s now-defunct student debt forgiveness plan, which was blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court last month. This forgiveness...

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Local Deer Hunters Need To Be Aware of CWD
Jul20

Local Deer Hunters Need To Be Aware of CWD

Chronic Wasting Disease is a Real Threat to Texas Deer AUSTIN — This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launches a new public awareness campaign. The campaign aims to share information with hunters and the public about how they can help protect Texas deer and stop the spread of this deadly...

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69th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course By Mario Villarino
Jul20

69th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course By Mario Villarino

The 69th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in Bryan-College Station will offer some cutting-edge ranch technology, along with basic beef cattle production information. The annual event is set for Aug. 7-9, with more than 1,900 cattle producers expected to come to the Texas A&M University campus, making it the largest event of its kind in the nation. The event is hosted by the Texas A&M...

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Grant Program Offers Boost As Rural Fire Departments Battle Recruitment Challenges
Jul20

Grant Program Offers Boost As Rural Fire Departments Battle Recruitment Challenges

Grant program offers boost as rural fire departments battle recruitment challenges The US Forest Service is providing grants to help rural volunteer fire departments across the country. The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping to get information out to those departments to help the small departments use the funds to provide services to the small communities. The Plantersville-Stoneham Volunteer Fire Department sits across from the...

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Investigations Against DPS Troopers Currently Underway
Jul19

Investigations Against DPS Troopers Currently Underway

A state trooper’s claims that superiors ordered officers at the border in Eagle Pass to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water has sparked a state investigation, the Texas Department of Public Safety stated Tuesday. The trooper also reported that razor wire deployed by troopers has injured people — including a woman who had a miscarriage while entangled in the wire. Travis Considine, a DPS spokesperson, said in an...

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Chamber Connection – July 19
Jul19

Chamber Connection – July 19

Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours this week at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business professionals and members of the community. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend and there is no cost. Red River Credit Union is located at 822 Gilmer St. Stewing About It If you are a returning stew cook or a...

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Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo Sponsors
Jul19

Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo Sponsors

Myra and David Watson Coldwell Banker Watson is supporting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo slated for August 3.  Myra and David Watson display the statement Tom Ford tote they are sponsoring as a bingo prize.  For more information on the sold-out event, visit handbagbingo23.givesmart.com. Chaney and Craig Johnson Chaney and Craig Johnson are sponsoring this gorgeous blue Chloe bag as a...

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Summer In Texas To Be One Of The Most Extreme Yet
Jul18

Summer In Texas To Be One Of The Most Extreme Yet

An unrelenting stretch of blistering days amid an ongoing heat wave has put this summer on track to be one of Texas’ most extreme, weather data shows. In June, a sample of 38 weather stations across the state recorded a temperature at or above 100 degrees 250 times. The average temperature for June was 82.2 degrees, which was 2.6 degrees above the 20th century average, according to data provided by the state climatologist. Still, this...

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Lights Of Life 2024 Gala Chairs Announced
Jul18

Lights Of Life 2024 Gala Chairs Announced

Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors is gearing up for the 2024 Gala which is scheduled for Saturday, January 27. The Chairs for the next Gala will be Kim and John Sellers. Kim and John have been long-time supporters of the Gala, having attended most of the events. Kim has served on the Gala Committee for several years, and John is a former member of the Foundation’s Board of...

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RACA Program Expands Public Fishing, Paddling Access With New Sites
Jul18

RACA Program Expands Public Fishing, Paddling Access With New Sites

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. The new sites are located on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers, giving the public more options and flexibility to access these incredible waterways. The new site on the Brazos River is in...

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