Razor Blades Found in Bread at Mississippi Walmart Stores; No Texas Cases Reported
December 16, 2025 – BILOXI, Miss. — Police are investigating after razor blades were discovered inside baked goods at two Walmart locations in Biloxi, Mississippi, prompting a store-wide removal of bakery items and heightened safety warnings for customers. According to authorities, customers and employees found razor blades embedded in loaves of bread and muffins at a Walmart Supercenter on CT Switzer Sr. Drive and a Walmart...
An Important Aspect of the Gala: The Honorees
December 16, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The very first Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala featured an honoree chairperson. As folks gathered for the first Gala on December 8, 2006 at the Lodge,the emcees for the evening were Honoree Chair Bill Bradford and the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board President Chad Young. Bill Bradford, beloved local radio personality, station owner and champion of rural radio outlets,...
Texas DPS Shares Holiday Gun Storage Safety Tips for Families
December 16, 2025 – CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As families gather for the holidays, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding gun owners to prioritize safe firearm storage, especially in homes with children or visiting guests. As part of its Safe Gun Storage Campaign, DPS officials say the holiday season often brings increased risk as firearms may be left unsecured during busy travel, celebrations, or when relatives...
Germinating Your 2026 Vegetable Seeds By Master Gardener David Wall
December 11, 2025 – Many gardeners like myself enjoy starting their vegetable garden plants with seed. A good seed soaking in late January ensures great germination ratees and allows for an early start instead of waiting to buy plants themselves in late April or early May. Starting seeds in starter soil is OK, but soaking seeds in water first for specified times (from 2-24 hours depending on the...
Paris District Road Report for December 15, 2025
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 December 15, 2025. 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 speed as they...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Informs Texans on How to Claim Their Share of $700 Million Google Antitrust Settlement Payout
December 13, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton is directing consumers on how to claim funds from a $700 million settlement with Google that has been finalized after the company was found to have violated antitrust laws. In 2023, Attorney General Paxton, along with attorneys general from all other U.S. states and several territories, secured a settlement with Google over anticompetitive practices that affected...
Canteen 2.0 Hosts “Steppa Central” Every Thursday in December
December 12, 2025 – Canteen 2.0, formerly VFW Post 8560, is hosting “Steppa Central” every Thursday in December. The activities take place from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The address is 1 Veterans Drive, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75431. All ages are welcome, however, kids must be accompanied by an adult. There’s music, dance, food, and more. Entry is free. Hosted by Jaila Phillips. American flag 44 440579 distressed...
Annual “Rescue the Perishing” Food Mission for Christmas by Mitchell Chapel COGIC is Saturday Dec. 13, 2025
December 12, 2025 – Bishop Nelson Gatlin is organizing the annual “Rescue the Perishing” food distribution sponsored by the church at Christmastime. He is announcing that local families and individuals who could use a little extra help with food can participate in the food giveaway on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8am. Elderly or housebound persons who cannot go to the location can call ahead at the church to ask...
Blue Christmas Service at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Scheduled December 14th
December 11, 2025 – A Blue Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Grieve and remember at a Blue Christmas service in the Sanctuary of FUMC of Sulphur Springs. They provide a safe space and a service to support you and your loved ones during grief, loneliness and pain in order to nurture healing. Joining with others to...
East Texas A&M Celebrating Fall 2025 Graduating Class Across Five Ceremonies
December 11, 2025 – More than 36% of the class graduating with academic distinction. COMMERCE, TX, December 10, 2025—The class of 2025 at East Texas A&M University will soon be dismissed for the last time when fall commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13 at the university Field House. Graduates by the Numbers In total, 1,344 will graduate from East Texas A&M over the weekend, an...
