Texas Secretary Nelson Reminds Voters to Check Ballots Before Finalizing Your Vote
October 24, 2024 – As Texans go to the polls for early voting ahead of the November 5 election, Secretary Nelson encourages voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting a ballot. “Texas has more than 18 million registered voters, and we want to make sure every eligible vote counts. All voting systems in Texas are designed to give voters an opportunity to review their selections before...
Quail Surveys Indicate Promising Prospects for October 26, 2024 Season Opener
October 22, 2024 – AUSTIN – Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey indicates an upward trend in population numbers. Improved habitat and scattered but timely rainfall provided a boost for bobwhite and scaled quail. “This is good news for quail and for many across rural Texas,” said John McLaughlin, TPWD upland game bird program leader. “While...
Look Up Tonight; See Halley’s Comet Dust Light Up The Sky
October 22, 2024 – The Orionids, which began in late September, are considered the most beautiful of the annual meteor showers. The activity typically peaks on October 20 and 21 but will be visible until November 22. The dusty source of the Orionids come from Halley’s Comet. The best viewing time tonight will be from midnight until dawn. Because the moon will be close to the radiant, moonlight will decrease the number of...
Fall Festival for Missions Coming November 9, 2024
October 21, 2024 – Head over to Commerce, TX to the First United Methodist Church for their Fall Festival for Missions 2024. It all happens November 9 at the church from 10AM to 3PM. It will include indoor and outside activities for kids and adults. Such as Bounce Houses, Face painting, crafts, a silent auction with homemade pecan pralines, homemade cinnamon rolls, pizza, baskets from Mugs and Personalized Printing and more. ...
Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with Free Admission November 3, 2024
October 23, 2024 – AUSTIN— On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration. “Any day in a Texas State Park is a good day,” said Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks. “I hope this continued event from our centennial celebration motivates all Texans to explore what the outdoors has to offer. You are invited to...
League Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
Hello, this is Josh Moyer, preaching minister with the League Street Church of Christ. We are having a trunk or treat on October 31st, 2024 starting at 5:30pm with free foods, games, bounce houses and free candy. Whole community invited to League Street CofC!! Joshua Moyer Preaching Minister League Street CofC Sulphur Springs, TX 405-570-5048 League St Church of Christ
Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates ActBlue
Paxton Uncovers Large Number of Suspicious Donations Made Through Obscured Identities and Untraceable Means; OAG Demands FEC Action October 22, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a Petition for Rulemaking to the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) detailing how suspicious actors appear to be using ActBlue’s political fundraising platform to make a large number of straw political donations. In December 2023,...
The 2024 State Fair of Texas Welcomed Nearly 2.4M Visitors
October 21, 2024 – As the Texas Star slows and Big Tex bids farewell, the 2024 State Fair of Texas comes to a close, but the memories made this year linger on throughout Fair Park. Until the gates open again next fall, the spirit of the Fair lives on in the hearts of everyone who joined us. THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE WELCOMED NEARLY 2.4 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH THE GATES DURING ITS 24-DAY RUN. As a 501(c)(3)...
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana
October 21, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit assisted the Texarkana Police Department in solving a 2014 homicide, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Cameron Cheatham for the murder of Xavier Rollins. On June 17, 2014, Rollins was found shot to death outside his apartment located on the 1000 block of College Drive in Texarkana. Numerous witness interviews were conducted at the time...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 20, 2024
HEY FRIENDS!! Just a word to that friend who is feeling like their future has been destroyed by circumstances beyond their control. I know that person came against you and seems to have ripped you right out of line of your destiny. I know you didn’t get that promotion you were praying for and now how on earth will you ever get to where you thought you were going! I know life slipped you a bad hand and now your sitting at the...
