CHRISTUS-Sulphur Springs Honored for Excellence in Stroke Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System receives national award for comprehensive stroke care Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care (TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for delivering high-quality stroke care. The national award, Get With...
More Texas Schools Install Vape Detectors in Restrooms/Locker Rooms
August 14, 2025 – More Public schools across Texas are installing vape detectors in restrooms and other common areas following the passage of House Bill 114, a recently passed state law signed by Governor Greg Abbott aimed at curbing student vaping on campus. The law, which took effect in September 2023, mandates mandatory disciplinary action for students caught using or possessing e-cigarettes on school property. To help...
Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo Nets Record Income for Free Mammograms
August 14, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 6th AnnualDesigner Handbag Bingo netted $69,177.34 at the sold-out event August 7. Proceeds fund a free mammography clinic for uninsured Hopkins County women 40 and older. Direct donations of $2,868 were collected for mammograms. Scheduling for free mammograms will begin in September with appointments in October at CHRISTUS Mother Frances...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead of Tropical Weather Threat
Austin, TX — August 14, 2025 — Governor Greg Abbott has activated multiple state emergency response resources as a tropical weather system approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flash flooding starting Friday. “As Texas braces for incoming heavy rain and strong winds along the Gulf Coast and South Texas, I activated emergency response resources to help local officials protect...
Trading Post for August 13, 2025
This Pro Form 545S treadmill fits nicely in a room with its compact fold up design. Features:-basic fold-away design. You can lift the deck and store it in an upright position.-2.0 horsepower motor-weight limit up to 250 lb-speed ranges between 0 and 10 mph-10 quick-set speedIncline is frozen at 2 percent Dimensions: Open: 68 inch (L) x 56 inch (H) x 28.2 inch (W) Folded up: 27.5 inch (L) x 57 inch (H) x 28.2 (W) Pick up only, sold as...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SERVES UP GOOD NEWS ON SCHOOL NUTRITION
August 12, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that students eligible for reduced-price meals can now receive school meals at no cost to their families. The 89th Texas Legislature has extended the funding that supports reduced-price school breakfasts over the last two school years and has allocated extra funds to cover reduced-price school lunches starting after September 1, 2025. Funding...
Texas Opens Nominations For The 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
August 11, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Nominations are now being accepted for the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Every day, Texans from all walks of life give...
Cocoa Prices Soar Amid Climate and Crop Crises in West Africa
August 12, 2025 – Global cocoa prices have surged to record highs in recent months, driven by severe climate disruptions and crop diseases devastating key growing regions in West Africa, where nearly 70% of the world’s cocoa is produced. Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the top two cocoa-producing countries, are facing unprecedented challenges. Erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures—linked to climate...
Backer Says Dallas-to-Houston Bullet Train Is Shovel-Ready
August 11, 2025 – The lead investor behind the long-delayed Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail project says the plan is “shovel-ready” and could potentially host the fastest train in the world—if it can clear remaining political hurdles. John Kleinheinz, president of Kleinheinz Capital Partners Inc., has been involved with Texas Central for over a decade. He said the effort began with a group from Japan that sought...
Texas Sands PAC Holds Over $9 Million Ahead of Election Season
August 11, 2025 – As the 2025 election season ramps up, Texas Sands PAC, the political arm of casino giant Las Vegas Sands, has revealed it is sitting on more than $9 million in cash, according to new financial disclosures. The well-funded super PAC is expected to play a major role in shaping the future of casino gambling legislation in Texas. The bulk of the PAC’s war chest comes from Miriam Adelson, the billionaire majority...
