Texas A&M Forest Service, Lamar County Sheriff’s Office Warn of Timber Theft in County
August 21, 2025 – LAMAR COUNTY, Texas—Following recent reports of timber theft in Lamar County, Texas A&M Forest Service and the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office urge landowners to be vigilant and report any suspicious timber harvesting. Individuals in Lamar County have allegedly approached multiple landowners, verbally requesting permission to harvest trees on their property. After receiving permission, these individuals...
Miller Grove FFA News and Events Summer 2025
August 21, 2025 – The Miller Grove FFA 2025 Summer Spotlight states that the Miller Grove FFA officers attended the Texas State Convention this Summer. Cate Anderson, Addie May, Kayson Logan, and Leeton Stracener all competed in the Junior Quiz Bowl at the State Convention. These are just a couple of highlights the Summer Spotlight points out. Check it out below! Miller Grove FFA Summer 2025 Spotlight In other Miller Grove FFA...
Could the Cloud be Based in Thermo?
August 21, 2025 – We have all heard about “the cloud” and kind of understand that most of our information is stored there as well as other content we receive comes from that same cloud. What remains a mystery to most of us, is the actually location of the cloud. If you are like me, you probably think “the cloud” resides somewhere in the stratosphere like other clouds but the cloud we depend on for our...
“Wonderful Wednesdays” at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Begin Again September 3rd
August 21, 2025 – Children’s Church and Praise at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will resume September 3, 2025. “Wonderful Wednesdays” will be held 6:00pm to 7:00pm, and “Kids Praise” will be held 7:00 to 7:15pm. Please join them every Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, located at 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. First United Methodist Church 2025...
Tumbleweed Smith Will be Inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame
August 21, 2025 – Tumbleweed Smith, originator and producer of THE SOUND OF TEXAS radio series will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame on November 1st in the Broadcast Museum in Kilgore. After 9 years in radio and television news, Tumbleweed decided features were what he really liked to do. “It was sort of an experiment in free enterprise,” he says. “I wanted to see if I could make a living doing what I really like to...
White Castle Coming to Texas: First Location Set To Open in 2026
August 21, 2025 – White Castle has officially announced that its first Texas restaurant will open in The Colony, a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking a major milestone for the iconic burger chain. Known for its famous square sliders and 24/7 service, White Castle plans to open the new location in summer 2026. It was founded on September 13, 1921, in Wichita, Kansas. White Castle has been generally credited as the...
Governor Abbott Expands Special Session #2 Agenda
August 21, 2025 – On August 20, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced the addition of three new items to the Texas Legislature’s Special Session #2 agenda, aiming to address long-term issues affecting Texans. In his press release, the Governor emphasized the importance of maintaining legislative integrity, increasing healthcare access, and protecting natural resources. “Today I am expanding the agenda for the second special...
Como Battles Water Issues
August 20, 2025 – The following press release was received by Hopkins County Emergency Management concerning the water disruption for the City of Como. The city of Como water department is offering one case of bottled water per family available at city hall. City of Como Water Well Pump Out of Service – Emergency Response Plan ActivatedComo, Texas – The City of Como is currently experiencing a disruption in water service due to...
Texas DPS Launches ‘Ghost’ Patrol Units, Ignites Online Debate
August 20, 2025 – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has unveiled a new fleet of low-profile “ghost” patrol units, designed to blend into traffic and crack down on dangerous driving behaviors. These vehicles, which feature subtle markings only visible at certain angles or under specific lighting, are part of DPS’s strategy to enhance roadway safety while maintaining an element of stealth. The goal, according to...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $9.5M Settlement Over “Junk Fees” with Booking Holdings
August 20, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a record-setting $9.5 million settlement with Booking Holdings Inc., the parent company of Booking.com, Priceline.com, and Kayak.com, over deceptive pricing practices involving hidden “junk fees.” This is the largest state-level settlement ever obtained against an online travel agency for such conduct. The lawsuit alleged that Booking misled consumers by advertising...
