Governor Abbott Announces Over $26 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
March 26, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. “Texas is home to over 1.7 million veterans and active duty, reserve personnel, and their families,” said Governor...
Veterinary Science Certificate Program Promotes Early Steps on Career Path
March 26, 2026 – AgriLife Extension program guides students with hands-on training and coursework March 23, 2026 – by Kaydee Free Rural communities across the U.S. face a growing shortage of veterinary professionals, creating challenges for pet owners, livestock producers and agriculture industries. For Steven Perez, Evelyn Arnold and Thomas Gee, the path to becoming veterinarians started in different places but took shape...
TxDOT Rural Transportation Improvement Program 2027-2030 Virtual Public Meeting
March 26, 2026 – PARIS DISTRICT Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) The 2027 -2030 Rural TIP is underway to identify local projects that are eligible for federal funding. TxDOT’s Paris District will conduct an online virtual public meeting for community members to review projects identified to be included in is the Rural TIP and assess how they reflect the community’s needs and goals. What is the Rural TIP? It...
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Adds About 2,200 Acres Through New Acquisitions
March 24, 2026 – QUITAQUE— The bison that call Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway home are growing their range thanks to recent land acquisitions in Briscoe County. The westward additions grow the park to about 17,500 acres of the unique rugged plains and red-walled canyons of the Caprock Escarpment. Quitaque, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80’s and cold during winter when...
Hood County Delays Data Center Project
March 26, 23026 – HOOD COUNTY, Texas — Hood County Commissioners have voted unanimously to postpone action on two proposed data center projects, citing the need for more information before moving forward. As of the 2020 census, Hood County has a population of 61,598. Its county seat is Granbury. The decision comes as the county continues to be a focal point in the growing debate over large-scale data infrastructure...
Texas Game Warden Lt. Col. Graduates from FBI National Academy in Quantico
March 25, 2026 – Lt. Col. Ben Baker, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Deputy Director of Law Enforcement, was one of 253 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 18. The 297th session of the National Academy included officers from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 26 members of law enforcement representing 24 countries, along with four military...
QUIKTRIP Planned For Sulphur Springs, Raising Traffic and Business Impact Questions
March 24, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — A new QuikTrip convenience store and gas station appears to be headed to Sulphur Springs, with development plans pointing to a location near one of the city’s busiest corridors. Commercial real estate listings tied to property along Interstate 30 indicate a “new construction QuikTrip gas station” is planned just off the highway, likely near the intersection of I-30 and Broadway Street,...
Alliance Bank Sponsors Mingo Scheduled for April 9
March 24, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Alliance Bank is supporting local healthcare as a DUDE Sponsor for Mingo, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s fun-filled bingo night benefiting their annual free men’s clinic. Visit Mingo2026.GiveSmart.com to sponsor a prize, reserve a table, or purchase tickets for the April 9 event. Thank you, Alliance Bank! Alliance Bank Sponsors Mingo Scheduled for April 9
Two Long-Running Gala Traditions
March 24, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s well-known Gala is full of history and traditions, some better known than others. Two long-running traditions are opening with a prayer and the national anthem. The prayer began at the second Gala held in 2007. Wanda Galyean was the chairperson of the event, and Jackie Thornton was the Foundation’s executive director. ...
TEXAS MOVES TO REMOVE CESAR CHAVEZ REFERENCES FROM SCHOOLS AND STATE OBSERVANCES
March 24, 2026 – A growing effort across Texas is leading to the removal of Cesar Chavez references from schools, curriculum materials and official state observances, reflecting a broader political and cultural debate over how historical figures are recognized. Recent actions by state leadership, including Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to halt recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, have accelerated the shift. Lawmakers are also...
