Texas House And Senate Reach A Deal On How To Cut Property Taxes
After a long standoff among Texas’ top Republicans, state GOP lawmakers struck a deal on how to cut Texans’ property taxes. The $18 billion compromise between the Texas House and Senate — which includes more than $5 billion approved for property tax relief in 2019 — would lower taxes for the state’s 5.7 million homeowners and add a temporary cap on appraisal increases for some non-homesteaded properties. It would also cut franchise...
Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. You Never Even Called Me by My Name While patrolling Cedar Creek Lake, Anderson and Henderson County Game Wardens investigated a potential Boating While Intoxicated case. The violator gave consent for a blood sample resulting in an arrest. The wardens assisted with returning the boat to shore since the other occupant was...
Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Caution As Wildfire Danger Increases Statewide
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As persistent triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions increase wildfire danger for much of the state, Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to be cautious with outdoor activities that create sparks. Through Friday, high temperatures and increased wind speeds will support the potential for large wildfires that may be resistant to firefighters’ suppression efforts. Areas at risk include North, Central...
Texas Education Leaders Prepare For Special Session On Teachers Pay And School Vouchers
While there’s still time this year for Texas lawmakers to carve out legislation to raise teachers’ pay, educators are still disappointed that they will enter the school year uncertain about what those raises could be. Despite entering the regular session with a record $32.7 billion surplus for Texas, legislators failed to reach an agreement on teacher pay increases. Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde...
Emergency Rules Adopted For Movement Of Breeder Deer
AUSTIN — In response to continued positive detections of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer breeding facilities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has adopted an emergency rule implementing additional movement and testing restrictions for white-tailed deer in deer breeding facilities. Since June, TPWD has received confirmation of CWD in deer breeding facilities in three counties- Brooks, Frio and Zavala. In 2023...
Aldine Man’s Home Under Threat Of Eminent Domain Acquisition
Travis Upchurch has lived at 1810 Aldine Meadows Rd. all his life and plans to do so until he dies, and that’s where he wants to stay until he dies. The 1-acre property has been home to Upchurch’s family for more than a century, according to his son, who said his 78-year-old father has lived there for 46 years. It’s where the elder Upchurch raised his children and cared for his wife until she died from a rare form of...
Chamber Connection – July 26
When April 8, 2024 rolls around, get ready! Almost weekly, we are messaged, called or visited by people who will be coming to Hopkins County for the total solar eclipse on that date. They are coming from around the country and literally around the world. Our latest message was from Karen Ridgway in the United Kingdom, who said she was coming to Sulphur Springs for the eclipse. “Can’t wait!” she wrote. The Sulphur Springs school...
Whataburger Coming To Las Vegas With 24/7 Strip Location
Whataburger will set your taste buds on fire as the brand announces a new restaurant opening on the Las Vegas Strip, expected to open this fall. The restaurant will mark the brand’s entry to its 15th state. Situated adjoining the Waldorf Astoria, and in partnership with franchisee Panda Restaurant Group, the two-story restaurant will be co-located with Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse and offer the brand’s famous 5-inch-bun...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 2, 2023
City National Bank makes its 3rd appearance as a Community Partner for the Dinner Bell Ministry for 2023!!! The concern for those in Sulphur Springs with food insufficiency is a great concern for CNB, its officers, shareholders and employees. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Announced August 16-12th As National Health Center Week
Hopkins County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss the proclamation of creating the week of August 16th through 20th as National Health Center Week. The following is the proclamation read during the court “WHEREAS, For over 50 years, Community Health Centers have provided high-quality, affordable, comprehensive primary and preventive health care in our nation’s medically underserved communities serving over 30 million...
