Pregnant HOV Bill Could Be Troublesome for Police
May 12, 2025 – The Texas House has advanced House Bill 2462, a proposal that would allow pregnant drivers to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes by recognizing an unborn child as a second passenger. Lawmakers framed the measure as a “Mother’s Day gift,” signaling support for expectant mothers and reinforcing Texas’ legal stance on fetal personhood. The bill, authored by Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park), amends current...
Opinion: No Hospital, No Hope: The Fight for Rural Health Care in Texas.
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 12, 2025 -As we recognize National Hospital Week, it’s important to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities healthy. From the nurses who provide compassionate care to the doctors who offer life-saving expertise, our rural hospitals are staffed by incredibly committed individuals who often perform multiple roles to keep everything running...
Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15
May 9, 2025 – AUSTIN – Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on a still-to-be determined date in July. While July 15 is the statutory opening date for the gulf season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will sample shrimp populations this summer to determine the optimum opening date. The...
This and That for May 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
Raw onions are delicious but can really can cause strong odors in the house and on your breath. Soak the slices or chopped pieces in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain. The onion flavor will stay without the strong odor. Diluting bleach with water is great for cleaning garden tools. Vinegar is great for removing rust from tools. Beer is a great fertilizer for garden plants, but use it sparingly. Too much...
Paris District Road Report for Week of May 12, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting May 12, 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 approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation talks Mental Health with Dr. Mary Leshe
May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation sat down with Dr. Mary Leshe to discuss stereotypes and truths regarding mental health. Dr. Leshe started her practice, Heritage Counseling Center, in 1998 and will be celebrating 27 years of service on the 31st of this month. The first stigma Dr. Leshe wanted to address was the belief that...
Texas Democratic Party Chairman will Speak at an Event June 5th in Hopkins County
May 9, 2025 – The Hopkins County Democratic Party announces that on June 5th, 2025, they will be hosting a rally. The Democratic Party Chairman will be speaking at this event. The rally will be held at the HW Grays Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend.
Sign Program Offers Comfort and Awareness
May 9, 2025 – By Danny Perez – HOUSTON — Losing a family member in a vehicle crash is incredibly devastating and the impacts last a lifetime. To provide some comfort, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) offers families a way to honor loved ones through a memorial sign program. The program is offered to motorcyclists killed by another driver’s negligence and people killed in crashes caused by impaired...
2025 Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic Breaks All-Time Fundraising Record
State Fair of Texas Supporters Raise $325,000 for Texas Students By Bridget Browning | May 8, 2025 – The Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event raised a record-breaking $325,000 with all event proceeds going to Texas youth participating in the State Fair’s Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Programs. The Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Big Tex Scholarship Programs supports graduating high school seniors around...
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is Back
May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The dates have been set for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. Thursday, August 7, the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center will be filled with hundreds of bingo players eager to win handbags from brands such as Louis Vuitton, STAUD, Tory Burch, Stella McCartney, Kate Spade, and more. Sponsorships for this highly coveted event will go on sale May 19 at...
