Is “Tipflation” Real? Will it Lead to Lower Tips?
January 21, 2025 – Tipping culture, especially in the United States, has evolved into a polarizing issue. What once was a way to reward exceptional service has increasingly become an expectation, frustrating many consumers. The rising prevalence of tipping in unexpected settings, such as self-service kiosks or counter-service restaurants, has led to the phenomenon known as “tipflation,” where suggested tipping...
“Tiger King” Now Seeks Trump Pardon
January 21, 2025 – Joseph Maldonado-Passage, known as “Joe Exotic,” gained widespread attention through the 2020 Netflix series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.” In 2019, he was convicted on multiple charges, including a murder-for-hire plot against animal rights activist Carole Baskin, resulting in a 22-year federal prison sentence. During President Donald Trump’s initial term, Joe Exotic...
Texas Ranger Baseball Prepares for 2025 Season
January 21, 2025 – As the Texas Rangers prepare for the 2025 MLB season, they aim to rebound from a challenging 2024 campaign. The season is set to commence on March 27, 2025, with a home opener against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. In the offseason, the Rangers made strategic moves to bolster their roster. Notably, they re-signed right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to a three-year, $75 million contract. Eovaldi, 34,...
With Trump In Office, Texas Scrambles to Install More Border Buoys
On January 20, 2025, immediately following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Texas expanded its border security measures by installing additional buoys along the Rio Grande. Governor Greg Abbott shared footage of these new buoys being deployed, emphasizing the state’s commitment to curbing illegal immigration. This action aligns with President Trump’s reinstated immigration policies, which include declaring a...
Winter Weather Outlook For Hopkins County
As of January 21, 2025, a rare winter storm is impacting parts of Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and ice to areas including Houston and New Orleans. AP News However, Hopkins County, located in northeastern Texas, is not expected to experience significant winter precipitation from this system. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Sulphur Springs, the county seat of Hopkins County, indicates...
OPINION: New Horse Protection Act Rule: More Harm Than Good?
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller January 21, 2025 – The Biden Administration’s new Horse Protection Act (HPA) rule might sound like a good idea on paper, but let me tell you—it’s a disaster in practice. This rule isn’t about protecting horses; it’s about federal bureaucrats grabbing more control over an industry they clearly don’t understand. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new rule...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden During the Administration’s Final Hours to Stop Unlawful Ban on Offshore Drilling
January 21, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s unlawful restriction of offshore drilling in violation of federal law. W&T Offshore, Inc, joined Attorney General Paxton in the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas Lufkin Division. On January 6, President Biden unlawfully attempted to indefinitely extend the...
Birdie Smith
January 14, 1939 — January 17, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Birdie Smith, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Smith passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation on...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 19, 2025
Hey friends!!! Just a reminder!! Love you all and you ARE LOVED BY A MIGHTY GOD!! The God who sees you!! I felt like the Lord wanted some of you to know that He sees you! Right there in that situation you are in! Maybe you’re overwhelmed or maybe lonely or just feel like nobody truly sees you! No matter where you are or what you are feeling, God sees you...
J. Refugio Robles Trejo
June 23, 1965 ~ January 16, 2025 (age 59) Funeral Mass for J. Refugio Robles Trejo will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Raymundo Garcia officiating. Jose Miguel Robles, Jose Heriberto Robles, Julio Cesar Robles, Juan Eduardo Robles, Ignacio Robles, Vicente Olvera, Israel Rivera, and Victor Zuniga will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a viewing at the family’s...
