Waterfowl Hunters Play a Critical Part in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species
October 31, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages hunters to take responsible action in their critical role in protecting waterfowl habitats and the lakes we love from the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Hunters can make a difference by simply taking a few minutes to clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment, including decoys and other hunting...
Annual Lil 4’s Thanksgiving Meal
October 31, 2024 – Contact Letitia Conliffe at 214-809-1908 for more information.
The Meticulous Testing that Drives Texas Highways
Oct. 29, 2024 – By Cynthia Vaquera – AUSTIN — At TxDOT’s Materials and Testing Division (MTD), the team conducts essential tests to ensure all roadway materials — concrete, asphalt, etc. — meet strict standards. “The test procedure is basically the recipe for how to bake a cake, except here we are running a test,” said Ryan Barborak, director of TxDOT’s Materials and Testing Division. A high level of consistency...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues El Paso Doctor for Prescribing Dangerous “Gender Transition” Drugs to Children in Violation of Texas Law
October 30, 2024 – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued an El Paso doctor for illegally providing “gender transition” treatments to Texas children. In some cases, the patients were as young as twelve. Senate Bill 14, a Texas law that took effect in September 2023 and was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court in June 2024, prohibits “gender transition” medical interventions such as surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones for...
Neighboring County to the South Institutes Burn Ban
October 30, 2024 – Hopkins County has yet to issue a burn ban this fall, but our neighboring county to the south issued one today. Residents of Wood County are now prohibited from outdoor burning. In Texas, local governments are empowered to take action on the behalf of those they serve. When drought conditions exist, a burn ban can be put in place by a county judge or county commissioners court prohibiting or restricting...
White Christmas Performed Live This November
October 29, 2024 – Join Shining Star Productions to kick off your holiday season with White Christmas the Musical, live at the SSISD Auditorium November 22-24th. Based on the Paramount Pictures film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, & Vera-Ellen—White Christmas is a holiday classic featuring the story and characters you love, combined with the music of Irving Berlin in a show-stopping, tap dancing Broadway...
“Right to Repair” Isn’t Just For Farmers, It’s For McFlurry Makers As Well
October 29, 2024 – Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment. Right to repair may also refer to the social movement of citizens putting pressure on their governments to enact laws protecting a right to repair. US Farmers gained some ground on this issue when they confronted John Deere in 2023. The issue with the...
Federal Prosecutors Stand Ready to Address Voting Rights Concerns or Election Fraud
October 29, 2024 – U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas HOUSTON – Two Assistant U.S. Attorneys will lead the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) in connection with early voting in Texas, which runs through Nov. 1, and the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Civil Chief Daniel Hu has been appointed to serve as the election...
Office of the Attorney General Report State Rep Leach; Improper Influence in Robertson Capital Punishment Case
October 29, 2024 – The Office of the Attorney General notified the Texas Supreme Court of unethical “ex parte” communications sent by Representative Jeff Leach to a sitting Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals. In those text messages, Leach sought to exert improper influence on the Robert Roberson capital punishment proceedings by explicitly imploring that Judge to change his or her vote in Roberson’s latest round of...
National STOL Returns to Sulphur Springs for it’s National Championship
October 28, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The National STOL Series returns to Texas for the 5th time for the 2024 Lonestar STOL competition and National Finals, presented by American Legend Aircraft. This event, taking place for the 2nd time in Sulphur Springs on November 1st and 2nd, is the culmination of a year’s worth of competition between the top STOL (short take off and landing) specialists from around the United...
