Hopkins County Commissioners Lower Property Tax Rate
August 26, 2025 – During a regular meeting of the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday, the court ultimately approved the county’s budget for next year as well as lowered the property tax rate by more than 7 cents. Hopkins County auditor, Shannah Aulsbrook, has been working with the commissioner’s court for months on the new budget. Shannah reports that “due to more overall tax collections and...
Barbara Jo Williamson “Mimi”
July 13, 1931 — August 24, 2025 Mesquite Graveside service for Barbara Jo Williamson (Mimi), age 94 of Mesquite, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Freddie Orr officiating. Barbara Jo Williamson (Mimi) was born on July 13, 1931 to Wallace and Ellie Swindell in Reilly Springs, Texas. She grew up the oldest of three sisters in Reilly Springs, eventually moving to Sulphur...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hosts Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes
August 25, 2025 – AUSTIN – Throughout September, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will host Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes at Texas State Parks and State Natural Areas, and all military, veterans, family and friends are invited to participate. “This will be our third consecutive year hosting these events, and it’s been growing,” said Nicole Mechler, TPWD military and internship coordinator. “The more we can...
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...
