Tumbleweed Smith Will be Inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame
August 21, 2025 – Tumbleweed Smith, originator and producer of THE SOUND OF TEXAS radio series will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame on November 1st in the Broadcast Museum in Kilgore. After 9 years in radio and television news, Tumbleweed decided features were what he really liked to do. “It was sort of an experiment in free enterprise,” he says. “I wanted to see if I could make a living doing what I really like to...
White Castle Coming to Texas: First Location Set To Open in 2026
August 21, 2025 – White Castle has officially announced that its first Texas restaurant will open in The Colony, a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking a major milestone for the iconic burger chain. Known for its famous square sliders and 24/7 service, White Castle plans to open the new location in summer 2026. It was founded on September 13, 1921, in Wichita, Kansas. White Castle has been generally credited as the...
Governor Abbott Expands Special Session #2 Agenda
August 21, 2025 – On August 20, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced the addition of three new items to the Texas Legislature’s Special Session #2 agenda, aiming to address long-term issues affecting Texans. In his press release, the Governor emphasized the importance of maintaining legislative integrity, increasing healthcare access, and protecting natural resources. “Today I am expanding the agenda for the second special...
Como Battles Water Issues
August 20, 2025 – The following press release was received by Hopkins County Emergency Management concerning the water disruption for the City of Como. The city of Como water department is offering one case of bottled water per family available at city hall. City of Como Water Well Pump Out of Service – Emergency Response Plan ActivatedComo, Texas – The City of Como is currently experiencing a disruption in water service due to...
Texas DPS Launches ‘Ghost’ Patrol Units, Ignites Online Debate
August 20, 2025 – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has unveiled a new fleet of low-profile “ghost” patrol units, designed to blend into traffic and crack down on dangerous driving behaviors. These vehicles, which feature subtle markings only visible at certain angles or under specific lighting, are part of DPS’s strategy to enhance roadway safety while maintaining an element of stealth. The goal, according to...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $9.5M Settlement Over “Junk Fees” with Booking Holdings
August 20, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a record-setting $9.5 million settlement with Booking Holdings Inc., the parent company of Booking.com, Priceline.com, and Kayak.com, over deceptive pricing practices involving hidden “junk fees.” This is the largest state-level settlement ever obtained against an online travel agency for such conduct. The lawsuit alleged that Booking misled consumers by advertising...
Governor Abbott Celebrates Re-Opening Of Cow Creek Bridge
August 20, 2025 | Marble Falls, Texas | Governor Abbott celebrated the re-opening of the Cow Creek Bridge after the bridge was washed out by catastrophic floods last month. The bridge was rapidly rebuilt to completion in 29 days. “This is what Texas is all about—we get things done,” said Governor Abbott. “In just a short period of time, crews put together the pieces, finished construction, and got this bridge completed. Because...
Abbott, USDA Secretary Rollins Announce $750 Million Screwworm Protection Facility in Texas
Austin, TX — August 15, 2025 — In a major step to safeguard American agriculture, Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $750 million federal investment to build a Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility in Edinburg, Texas. The facility will combat the northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous pest threatening U.S. livestock. “Texas agricultural producers...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Hosts Joint Meeting
August 14, 2025 – It is that time of year again! In August of each year, the Hopkins County Genealogical Society and the Hopkins County Historical Society hold a joint meeting. This meeting is in lieu of the regular monthly meeting for HCGS, which is usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. So, please note carefully the change in the date and time for this meeting……………………… On Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in...
Stewcomers Meeting This Month
August 14, 2025 – Who’s ready Stewcomers!? If this is your first year cooking at the Hopkins County Stew Festival or wanting to learn more-we’ve got you covered! Join us for a First-Time Cooks Meeting this Tuesday, August 26th at 5:30 PM at the Chamber Office on Main. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know so your debut is a delicious success. See you soon, stew lovers… Chamber address: 110 Main...
