Army Approved New Grenade, the M111
March 18, 2026 – The United States Army has approved a new offensive hand grenade, marking the first time in nearly six decades that a new lethal grenade has reached full deployment status. The earliest known hand grenades originated in Song Dynasty China (960–1279 AD) as “thunder crash bombs,” which were gunpowder packed into ceramic or metal containers with fuses. Earlier, 8th-century Byzantine forces used...
Paxton Sues Water Treatment Plant For Dumping Sewage into Cedar Creek
March 18, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced this week that his office has secured a court order halting the illegal discharge of sewage and waste into waterways in East Texas. The legal action targets Angelina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4, which state investigators say had been releasing untreated or improperly treated sewage into Cedar Creek. The creek is part of the larger Neches River Basin,...
The 2026 Dairy Festival Begins!
March 18, 2026 – The 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception was held Monday, March 16th, 2026, at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this reception. Check it out and learn what the theme is for this year’s Hopkins County Dairy Festival! 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception...
How did your Plants and Flowering Trees Fare?
March 17, 2026 – A late-season cold snap brought freezing temperatures to Hopkins County overnight, damaging early spring vegetation. Temperatures dipped into the mid-30s across the area, cold enough to produce patchy frost in low-lying and rural areas. Gardeners and landowners reported concerns about tender plants, blooming trees and early garden crops that may have been exposed to the chill. Agriculture experts say even a...
2026 Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program Removes 973 Derelict Traps from Texas’ Bays
March 13, 2026 – GULF COAST — During this year’s annual Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program (ACTRP), participants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division, Texas Game Wardens, volunteers and partner organizations along the Texas Gulf Coast rallied together to search for and discard derelict traps from Texas’ Bays. For the past 24 years, Texas coastal waters officially close to crabbing...
Paris District Road Report for March 16, 2026
March 13, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting March 16, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their...
Harris County Judge Attempts to Enter Sold Out Concert Without Ticket
March 13, 2026 – A confrontation at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo drew attention this week after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was removed from a restricted section during a sold-out concert at NRG Stadium. Hidalgo is the first woman to be elected County Judge and only the second to be elected to the Commissioners Court. The incident occurred during a performance by country artist Megan Moroney as part of the annual...
North Texas Food Bank Opens Registration for 2026 Summer Kids Camp Focused on Fighting Hunger
March 12, 2026 – The program gives children hands-on experience and a closer look at how they can make a difference. Dallas, TX, March 11, 2026 —The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is bringing back its popular summer Kids Day Camp for a fourth year, inviting children ages 8–11 to spend a day learning how they can help neighbors facing hunger. Held on select Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NTFB’s Perot Family...
Is It Spring?? by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – With recent temperatures reaching the 80s, it seems that spring is finally here! Although sweaters and jackets may no longer be needed, it might be a good idea to keep them close by, as there usually is a cold snap before Easter. And before spending $$ on plants and putting them in the ground, keep in mind the average date for last frost is the first week of April. Gardeners who plant now...
Texas Superstar Plants by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – Did you know that Texas has a list of 90 plants that are considered “Super Stars”? Each plant on the list has been chosen by a board of horticultural experts from Texas A&M, Texas Tech University, AgriLife Extension agents, Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Landscape and Nursery Association. These experts live and work in all parts of Texas, testing and providing reports on plants...
