Attention All Veterans: Museum Tour
September 5, 2024 – A group of local veterans will be taking an informal tour of the Mid America Flight Museum at the Mt Pleasant Airport. They will muster at the museum at 0900. Come on out and tour the museum with fellow veterans. All veterans and family members are invited. If you have question call 903 305 4560.
Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opened Sept. 1
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opened its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity River. From Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, anglers holding a valid license-year or year-from-purchase fishing license can use the Texas Hunt & Fish mobile app or online to enter...
Progreso CBP Officers Arrest Two Men Accused of Engaging in Sex Crimes With Minors
September 4, 2024 – DONNA, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Progreso Port of Entry apprehended two men wanted in Hidalgo County on two separate felony outstanding warrants for sex-related offenses involving minors. “Day after day, CBP officers work diligently to help make our communities safe. They remain vigilant and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to make arrests of this...
Researchers Discover an Antibody Able to Neutralize all Known Variants of SARS-CoV-2
September 4, 2024 – As part of a new study on hybrid immunity to the virus, the large, multi-institution research team led by The University of Texas at Austin discovered and isolated a broadly neutralizing plasma antibody, called SC27, from a single patient. Using technology developed over several years of research into antibody response, the team led by UT engineers and scientists obtained the exact molecular sequence of the...
Joy of Hope Concert October 5th, 2024
September 4, 2024 – Joy of Hope, INC is presenting a community sing along gospel concert. It all takes place at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Johnny Wheat 214 803 5552. It is scheduled for October 5, 2024 starting at 3PM. Hopkins County Regional Civic Center
Texas Game Wardens Offer Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Dove Hunt
AUSTIN – The 2024 season opened Sept. 1 and hunters have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations. While hunters prepare to take to the field for their shot at the most popular game bird in North America, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Game Wardens have some recommendations for a memorable but safe experience. Have valid hunting licenses, stamps and permits:...
Like Father, Like Son
Sept. 3, 2024 – by Ray Pedraza – PHARR, TX — For Daniel Garcia, civil engineering is a family tradition. Garcia is the director of construction for TxDOT in Pharr, a position which his dad once held for many years. “Essentially in my capacity, I oversee construction operations for the Pharr District,” Garcia said. “That includes the construction work in our three area offices. That also includes overseeing our district...
San Diego Border Patrol Flies Illegal Aliens to Texas
A California official is warning that illegal aliens are being flown from San Diego to McAllen on taxpayers’ dime. Will Biagini – September 3, 2024 The city of San Diego, California, has reportedly been overrun by illegal aliens. Now, they are being flown into Texas. San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond sounded the alarm on the social media platform X. He asserted that because Border Patrol facilities in San Diego have...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Good on Promise, Sues Bexar County
September 4, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Bexar County Commissioners Court after it voted to enact an unlawful program that would mass-mail voter registration applications to residents regardless of whether those residents have requested such an application or are even eligible to vote. On September 3, the Bexar County Commissioners Court voted in favor of a new program that would hire a third-party vendor...
Live Oak Environmental Services Change Trash Pickup Day
September 3, 2024 – Trash pickup day has changed for Hopkins County Residents. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our service efficiency and ensure timely and reliable service for all our valued customers, we are going through a reroute process. Thursday will be your service day beginning the week of September 1, 2024. If this is not a change to your current service day, please disregard this message. If you experience...
