How The War in Iran May Make Hamburgers More Expensive
April 9, 2026 – You have already felt the sting at the gas pump as fuel prices are on the rise from disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman normally passes over a billion dollars worth of oil everyday to the global economy and when it does not, gas prices will rise. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz can also disrupt global fertilizer shipments just as fertilizer from the...
Potential ‘Super El Niño’ Raises Questions About Texas Drought Relief
April 9, 2026 – AUSTIN — A developing weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean could become one of the strongest El Niño events in more than a century, but experts say its impact on Texas drought conditions remains uncertain. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern defined by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which can shift global weather systems. When strong enough, it can...
Texas Data Center Boom Comes With Billion Dollar Tax Tradeoff
April 8, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas is forgoing more than $1 billion a year in tax revenue to support the rapid expansion of data centers, according to new state estimates, raising questions among lawmakers about the long-term cost of the incentive. The state will lose at least $3.1 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years due to a longstanding exemption for data center equipment, one of the largest tax breaks currently...
Dogs Tied in Yards: What is the Law?
April 7, 2026 – Texas has strengthened its animal welfare laws in recent years, placing stricter limits on how dogs can be restrained outdoors, particularly when tied up in yards. The state’s Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which took effect in 2022, made it illegal for dog owners to chain or tether dogs in unsafe or inhumane conditions. Lawmakers passed the measure after years of advocacy from animal welfare groups who argued that...
Take this TxDOT Survey to Help Shape the Future of I-35
April 7, 2026 – Survey is a part of I-35 corridor study PARIS – From road trip kolaches to international trade, I-35 is a vital transportation artery for the state of Texas, and drivers now have a chance to shape its future. To meet the transportation needs of Texas’ growing population and robust economy over the next 25 years, the Texas Department of Transportation...
2026-27 SSISD Head Start & PreK Registration Round-up
April 6, 2026 – Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center is currently in the process of recruiting three- and four-year-old children for the upcoming school year. Access to high-quality early childhood education can make a meaningful difference for families… Below, you will find the registration process and eligibility guidelines… 2026-27 SSISD Head Start & PreK Registration Round-up...
Davis Street Baptist Church to Celebrate 100th Anniversary April 26th
April 6, 2026 – Davis Street Baptist Church will be celebrating their 100th Church Anniversary on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Activities begin at 10:30am. Andy Comer will be delivering the message. Lunch to follow after the service. Baptist Church
Texas Sales Tax Revenue Hits $4 Billion in March Amid Strong Economic Growth
April 6, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas collected $4 billion in state sales tax revenue in March, a 10 percent increase from the same month last year, signaling continued strength in the state’s economy, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced. The majority of March revenue reflects sales made in February, with collections showing the fastest growth rate since early 2023. Hancock credited the gains to broad-based economic expansion,...
Historical Society President Rick Wilson had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 2nd
April 6, 2026 – Hopkins County Historical Society President Rick Wilson enjoyed A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 2, 2026. During his visit, Rick and John Mark chatted about the Hopkins County Historical Society, Heritage Park, the Dutch Oven Cooking Class coming up April 25th, 2026, and so much more. Be sure to check out this educational episode below and see what your Hopkins County Historical Society has to...
Paris District Road Report for April 6, 2026
April 3, 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 April 6, 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...
