Attorney General Ken Paxton Instructs Texas Schools to Display the Ten Commandments in Accordance with Texas Law
August 26, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement directing all Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) not enjoined by ongoing litigation to display copies of the Ten Commandments once Senate Bill 10 takes effect on September 1, 2025. “From the beginning, the Ten Commandments have been irrevocably intertwined with America’s legal, moral, and historical heritage,” said Attorney General Paxton....
Curtis Wall
July 18, 1930 — August 22, 2025 Saltillo Funeral service for Curtis Wall, age 95, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service from 1:30-2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church. Mr. Wall passed away at his home on Friday, August 22, 2025. Curtis...
CVS Caremark Vows to Appeal $290 Million Ruling
August 25, 2025 – In a high-profile legal ruling, a federal judge has ordered CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefit manager arm of CVS Health, to pay $289.9 million in total — combining damages and penalties — for inflating Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. The judgment stems from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Sarah Behnke, a former Aetna actuary, who exposed the scheme in 2014. She alleged that CVS Caremark submitted...
Cold Front To Sneak in Tonight
August 25, 2025 – Here’s a quick look at what Hopkins County, Texas, can expect over the next five days—with a notable cold front arriving overnight Monday: ** Forecast Breakdown & Highlights** Monday (Aug 25): Expect a hot day with mostly sunny skies and a high near 97 °F. It’ll cool off to around 70 °F at night. Tuesday (Aug 26): Cooler temperatures set in as clouds build. Highs drop to 85 °F, with chances of a...
Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet’s and Split into Two Global Beverage Powerhouses
In a groundbreaking move, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced it will acquire global coffee giant JDE Peet’s for €15.7 billion in an all-cash deal, forming the world’s largest pure-play coffee company. Following the acquisition, KDP will split into two independent, publicly traded companies: “Beverage Co.”—a North American refreshment beverage leader, and “Global Coffee Co.”—a global coffee champion operating in over 100 countries. A...
July Egg Numbers: Prices Hold Steady as Supply Adjusts
August 25, 2025 – The U.S. egg market remains relatively stable, with prices holding steady and retail demand improving amid the back-to-school season. Wholesale prices for graded loose caged eggs are unchanged at $2.19 per dozen. Meanwhile, prices for Large cartoned shell eggs fell to $2.61 per dozen in New York and $3.09 in California. Retail promotions have helped boost shell egg demand, although purchases by egg product...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 24, 2025
Hey friends!! Just wanted to encourage you today! You are so loved!! Listen friends, some of my greatest pain has led to my greatest blessings. Pain was never meant to destroy us but to grow us! And some of greatest pain I have experienced has come from people I care very much for. And the people I have hurt the most have been people I care about. Pain is inevitable, but how you...
Richard Wayne Jones
March 11, 1965 ~ August 16, 2025 (age 60) Richard Jones Obituary Funeral Services for Richard Wayne Jones will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Roach officiating. Interment will follow the service at Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Richard passed away on August 16, 2025. Full obituary forthcoming Arrangements are...
Elmer Dial
VISITATION: Friday August 29, 2025 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMWest Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482FUNERAL SERVICE :Saturday August 30, 2025 1:00 PMCherry Grove Baptist Church713 CR 4766Sulphur Springs, TX 75482INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday August 30, 2025 North Caney Cemetery713 County Road 4766Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 With our condolences.
Paris District Road Report for August 25, 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 August 25, 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...
