USDA Set to Announce New “Bridge Payments” for Farmers Facing Export Losses
December 3, 2025 – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday that the administration will unveil new “bridge payments” next week to support farmers hit by export losses amid ongoing trade disruptions. Rollins made the announcement during a public cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling that long-promised relief for producers affected by tariff retaliation is imminent. “We do have a bridge payment we’ll be...
The Sulphur Springs City Council Meeting Held December 2nd was Well Attended
December 3, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, City Council held a regular session meeting Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, at City Hall. The meeting began at 7:00pm. A Public Forum was held at the end of the meeting. It drew a large crowd due to the controversy over the MSB-Global A-1 Project at the former Thermo property in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Some members of the community expressed positive views on the issues while other...
Two Announcements for St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
December 2, 2025 – In local announcements, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold their “Parent’s Night Out” event December 9th, 2025, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy an evening out while your kids have fun at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church’s free Parents’ Night Out event! Children will enjoy a movie night, snacks, and activities while parents Christmas shop or just...
Texas Farm Bureau 92nd Annual Meeting December 5-7 in Arlington, Texas
December 2, 2025 – Approximately 1,000 farmers and ranchers from across the Lone Star State will gather in Arlington for the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) 92nd annual meeting Dec. 5-7. TFB is the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization, and its delegates will meet to determine TFB official policy, and members and county Farm Bureaus will be recognized for several awards. Delegates will debate policy resolutions that...
What Texans Need to Know About the Upcoming World Cup in Arlington
December 2, 2025 – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Dallas–Fort Worth region is preparing to welcome the world — and its spotlight lands squarely on AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The venue, temporarily renamed “Dallas Stadium” for the tournament, will host nine World Cup matches — more than any other stadium in North America. 🎯 Key Match Dates & What’s at Stake Matches kick off on June 14, 2026, with group-stage...
The Engine Behind the Gala: Volunteers
December 1, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The 20th annual Gala is slated for Saturday, January 24, 2026. This event is no small feat. Planning an elegant evening for 500 or more attendees including signature drinks, open bar, catered meal, live band, dancing, live and silent auctions, and games. These activities add up to many moving parts, lots of coordination, and even more planning. The main source of...
Let’s Talk Compost By Master Gardener David Wall
November 28, 2025 – So, what is compost? There are many definitions, but one of the best and simplest says that compost is decomposed once-living material. The decomposed material contains many nutrients your growing and producing vegetable plants need. Compost can be “grown” in a turnable container, open container, just in a pile, or purchased at a store (expensive!). All three require you...
Texas Set to Implement Controversial “Bathroom Bill” as Questions Over Enforcement and Impact Mount
December 1, 2025 – Beginning Thursday, Texas will implement Senate Bill 8, the long-debated “bathroom bill” that restricts transgender people’s access to certain restrooms and changing areas in public facilities. The law—formally titled the Texas Women’s Privacy Act—caps more than a decade of Republican efforts to pass sex-based bathroom regulations. SB 8 applies to public buildings, including county and city offices, state...
Applications Open Dec. 1 for 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin accepting applications Dec. 1 for the 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class. The application period will close Dec. 31. The cadet class is open to those interested in enforcing conservation laws, public safety and joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers. As fully commissioned peace officers, game...
Paris District Road Report for December 1, 2025
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 December 1, 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...
