Fans of Colleen Hoover’s Novels can Look Forward to More Movies Based on her Books
August 8, 2025 – Fans of Colleen Hoover’s novels can look forward to three more movies based on her books. On her Facebook page, Hoover, the best-selling author from Sulphur Springs and Saltillo, has announced that filming has been completed on movies based on her books, “Regretting You,” “Reminders of Him,” and “Verity.” “Regretting You” will has a release date of Oct. 24 this...
Texas Supreme Court Lawsuits and Looming Special Sessions
August 8, 2025 – A legal and political showdown is intensifying in Texas as Attorney General Ken Paxton files a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court asking the court to declare the seats of 13 Democratic House members vacant. These lawmakers fled the state to block a GOP‑led redistricting vote, effectively shattering quorum during the current special session. Paxton argues their public refusal to return constitutes abandonment...
Weekend Weather Outlook: Hopkins County, Texas — August 9–10, 2025
August 8, 2025 – Hopkins County, TX — Residents of Hopkins County can expect a classic Texas summer weekend, with hot temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Saturday, August 9:The day will start off mostly sunny with temperatures quickly rising into the low 90s by mid-morning. Afternoon highs are expected to peak around 96°F, with heat index values nearing 105°F. Winds will be light and...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER LAUNCHES POWERFUL TOOL AGAINST NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
August 8, 2025 – AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) continues to lead the fight against the threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS) by developing a state-of-the-art attractant to be used in tracking screwworm fly movement and proactively eliminating them where they are located. “When it comes to safeguarding Texas’ $15 billion cattle industry, we need to focus on action rather than words....
SB 11 Allows Texas Public Schools to Set Time For Prayer
August 7, 2025 – Effective September 1, Senate Bill 11 permits Texas public schools to adopt policies allowing a voluntary daily period of prayer and religious reading for both students and school employees. Under this new law, districts can designate a set time during the school day for individuals to engage in silent or spoken prayer, Bible reading, or the reading of other religious texts, as long as participation remains...
The State Fair of Texas Announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
By Veronica Delgado | August 6, 2025 | It’s fry-nal countdown time for some of the most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards presented by Karbach Brewing Company. For the first time ever, the Big Tex® Choice Awards is raisin’ a glass to a brand-new category—one that recognizes the wildest, most delicious drinks at the Fair. Winners for...
More Than 700 Lions Receiving Their Degrees This Weekend
August 6, 2025 – COMMERCE, TX, August 6, 2025— The newest crop of East Texas A&M University alums will graduate at commencement ceremonies held on August 9 and 10 at the university Field House—1804 Lee Street—in Commerce, Texas. In total, 756 graduates will receive degrees in one of three ceremonies held over the weekend. Below are the stats on this year’s summer graduating class: Youngest graduate: Age 16 Oldest graduate:...
Back to School: CHRISTUS Health Reminds Parents of Required Immunizations as Kids Return to Classrooms
August 5, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – As the summer break comes to an end and students across the state prepare a return to the classroom, CHRISTUS Health is reminding parents about required immunizations and their role in limiting transmission of illness. “In the simplest of terms, immunizations are helping the body build an immune response,” said Dr. Evelyn Chou, family medicine physician with CHRISTUS...
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Department Of Public Safety To Arrest Delinquent House Democrats
August 4, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott orders the arrest of delinquent Texas House Democrats. In August 2025, over 50 Democratic state representatives flew to cities like Illinois and New York, denying the House the two-thirds quorum required to hold official votes. Their goal was to block a GOP-backed redistricting plan supported by Gov. Greg Abbott and former President Trump that could net Republicans five additional...
Sulphur Springs ISD Announced Policy to Comply With new State law Preventing Students From Using cell Phones
August 4, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs ISD has announced its policy to comply with the new state law preventing students from using cell phones and other personal communications devices in class. Included in the policy are cell phones, smart watches, tablets, radios, pagers, fitness trackers with messaging capabilties, Bluetooth earbuds or headphones, A-I glasses, personal (non-school issued) computers, gaming devices and two-way...
