Paxton Targets Over 130 Cities On Tax Transparency Issues
May 15, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Ken Paxton has issued formal notices to more than 130 Texas cities, warning them they are prohibited from increasing property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate after failing to meet state transparency and audit requirements. The enforcement action follows a sweeping investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General, which reviewed over 1,000 municipalities across Texas. The probe aimed to...
Flowering Vines was the Topic on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
May 14, 2026 – Flowering vines was the topic on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, which features Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. John Mark and Ronnie chatted about the different types of flowering vines you can get to grow in North East Texas, how to take care of flowering vines, what you can expect from some of these vines during the...
Miller Grove ISD Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent Position
CUMBY, Texas — The Miller Grove Independent School District has announced Tonya Loftice as the lone finalist for its next superintendent, marking a significant step in the district’s leadership transition. The decision was made by the Miller Grove ISD Board of Trustees following what officials described as a thorough executive search process. Loftice currently serves as the district’s secondary principal and has been a familiar...
Old Saltillo United Methodist Church to Hold a Special Service May 17th
May 14, 2026 – Old Saltillo United Methodist Church is honored that Mark Miller, concertmaster and principal violinist of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, will be helping to lead the worship service this Sunday May 17th, 2026. Mark performs with the Fort Worth Symphony and other North Texas ensembles. He is a founder and president of Mount Vernon Music, a membership-based nonprofit bringing outstanding performances of chamber...
Buckle up or pay the Price
May 14, 2026 -Click It or Ticket increased enforcement May 18–31 AUSTIN – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement and encouraging people to drive like a Texan — kind, courteous and safe — and always buckle up....
More Texas Lawmakers Urge Pause on Massive Transmission Project Amid Growing Questions
May 14, 2026 – A growing number of Texas lawmakers are calling for a pause on one of the largest proposed energy infrastructure projects in state history, raising concerns about cost, transparency, and whether the effort is even addressing the state’s most urgent energy needs. In a newly signed letter, 25 state legislators are requesting a formal meeting with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to discuss the proposed...
Connor Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Homecoming May 24th
May 13, 2026 – Memorial Day Homecoming will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Connor Cemetery, 3621 County Road, Dike, Texas, off Farm Road 69 North. Meeting to begin at Noon. Come early to visit with friends and family. Hopkins County Stew will be served after the Annual Meeting. Bring your own bowls and a covered dish to share. Everyone is welcome.
Bibleway Lighthouse Church will Present a Special Message May 17th
May 13, 2026 – Donna Blades Albert will be preaching a special Service at Bibleway Lighthouse Church Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 11:00am. Sunday School begins at 10:00am with Praise and Worship at 11:00am. The Church is located on CR 4591. Go North on Hwy. 19, turn Right on Mahoney Road, and go straight to FM 3236, and turn Left. Go until you see CR 4591 and turn Left. The Church is located on the Left. Watch for Church...
Possible Home Invasion Shooting Results in Death
May 13, 2026 – Hopkins County Sheriff Office deputies responded to a call on County Road 4779 of Suspicious Activity. Before deputies could reach the residence another call came in at the same address of a Shooting. Upon arrival deputies reviewed Ring Camera footage showing an individual yelling and striking the front door of the home. The video also showed the individual, identified as Buck Clary, breaking the glass on the door...
Beef Prices Defy Efforts to Lower Them
May 13, 2026 – The administration of Donald Trump is refining a set of executive actions aimed at easing high beef prices in the United States, according to a White House official on Tuesday. The measures, initially expected earlier in the week, have been delayed as policymakers “fine-tune” details intended to address ongoing supply shortages. The U.S. is the world’s largest beef producer and consumer, yet it is also a top...
