COURT ACCEPTS REQUEST TO REVIEW APPEAL OF CRYSTAL MASON ACQUITTAL
AUGUST 21, 2024 – FORT WORTH, Texas – The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has decided to reexamine the voting case of Fort Worth resident Crystal Mason that it had previously sent back to the Texas Second Court of Appeals to review. That lower court reversed Crystal Mason’s conviction in March 2024. Mason, a mother of three , faces five years in prison for submitting a provisional ballot in 2016 that was never counted as...
How Much is a Burn Ban Fine in Texas?
August 21, 2024 – In Texas, violating a burn ban is usually a Class C misdemeanor that can result in a fine of up to $500. For example, in Bell County, Section 352.081 of the Local Government Code states that a person who knowingly or intentionally violates a burn ban order commits a Class C misdemeanor and can be fined up to $500. In Harris County, anyone who violates the burn ban could face a Class C misdemeanor and a fine of...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Reports that Organizations May Be Illegally Registering Noncitizens to Vote
August 22, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into reports that organizations operating in Texas may be unlawfully registering noncitizens to vote in violation of state and federal law. Investigators from the Texas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit recently conducted undercover operations to identify potential voter registration of noncitizens in Texas. The investigation has already...
Nominations Now Open For The 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
August 22, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize that the heart of our communities lies...
Summer Burn Bans Continue to Spread Across NE Texas
August 21, 2024 – Conditions favoring wildfires continue to increase Wednesday. Additional counties North, East, South and West of Hopkins County have issued burn bans already. Map of burn bans Wednesday August 21, 2024 Map of burn bans on Tuesday August 20th, 2024 Based on the current weather forecast, it’s only a matter of time before the yearly summer ban will be in effect. In 2023, a county wide ban was put into place...
Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Golf Tourney
August 21, 2024 – Sign up now for the Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament. It’s happening October 7, 2024 at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Proceeds provide scholarships for students to help them in their post high school goals. Find out more be emailing [email protected] Download the entry form by clicking here.
World Series Trophy Stops in Sulphur Springs on Thursday
August 21, 2024 – The Texas Rangers won the World Series in 2023, not that you didn’t know that. But what you may not have known is that the trophy is stopping in Sulphur Springs. This could be you. Stop by the HW Grays Building on Thursday. Doors open at 12:30PM. KSST, your station for Texas Ranger Baseball in Hopkins County, will be on hand with Texas Ranger swag to giveaway. Find out more by clicking...
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Firefighting Resources As Wildfire Threat Increases
August 20, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas. “As the state continues to endure triple-digit temperatures and dry vegetation, Texas is deploying additional firefighting resources to assist communities that have increased wildfire activity,” said Governor Abbott. “Texans are strongly urged to take all...
Summer Burn Bans Creep Toward Hopkins County
August 20, 2024 – With sustained texas heat and no rain for the past week, and none in the forecast, burn bans have been steadily creeping east toward Hopkins County. Map of burn bans as of August 20th, 2024 Based on the current weather forecast, it’s only a matter of time before the yearly summer ban will be in effect. In 2023, a county wide ban was put into place on August 28. In August of 2020, almost every county in...
New Hunt to Launch 28th Year of Conservation Fundraising
August 20, 2024 – AUSTIN – Big Time Texas Hunts kicks off another season with 10 premium guided hunt packages representing some of the very best hunting opportunities in Texas, including a new chance to take an aoudad ram in the Trans-Pecos region. In addition to the annual suite of offerings, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added several new categories to the conservation fundraising drawing. New this year:...
