Texas Leads the Way Against Noncitizen Voting
August 14, 2024 – AUSTIN — Ahead of the November 2024 Election, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans of measures the state takes to stop noncitizen voting. “The State of Texas uses safeguards and checks against noncitizen voting, which is illegal under state law” said Secretary Nelson. State and federal laws prohibit noncitizens from registering and voting in any Texas election. When registering to vote, Texans...
Book Signing For ‘Living Loved’ September 14
August 13, 2024 – A book signing for ‘Living Loved’ is coming up September 14, 2024. Local author Tracy Kelly will be on hand starting at 12 PM. This event will take place at the Good News! Christian Bookstore in Sulphur Springs. About the author Tracy Kelley is a follower of Jesus, mother, grandmother, author and speaker, living in Sulphur Springs, TX. She is the author of the book Living Loved, Learning to Live...
Andrew Vo Competes at the WGP#1 World Grand Prix in Poland
August 13, 2024 – Andrew Vo, your local 15-year-old Sophomore at Sulphur Springs High School, and his family traveled to Poland for 2 weeks to compete at the WGP#1 World Grand Prix / Jettribe European Championship Jetski Race. The WGP#1 Grand Prix is the highest level of Jetski racing in the world, consisting of 3 rounds: Round 1, Olszowka, Poland; Round 2, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA; and Round 3, the finals located at...
Texas House Republicans Petition State Fair to Rescind Gun Ban
By Juan Salinas II, The Texas Tribune August. 12, 2024 Texas House Republicans are pressuring State Fair officials to rescind its recent decision to ban all firearms from the fairgrounds. Fair officials and law enforcement announced the policy change last week, roughly a year after a gunman opened fire at the fair, injuring three people. The fair also announced it will have cameras at entrances for the security process and will not...
CBP Officers Seize Over $6.5 million in Hard Narcotics at World Trade Bridge
Mon, 08/12/2024 LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $6,500,000 in street value. “CBP prioritizes its border security mission on a daily basis,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP officers work diligently using all tools available to combat these narcotic trends.” CBP officers at...
Governor Abbott Announces $3.3 Million In Grants For Rural Hospital Maternal Care Operations
August 12, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $3.3 million in grant funding to improve maternal care in rural hospitals currently not providing labor and delivery services. The HHSC Rural Hospital Maternal Care Operations Grant provides qualifying hospitals a one-time payment of $35,000 to purchase neonatal equipment, supplies, and training for emergency labor...
East End Allegiance: Our Youth 7th Annual Cool Down
It’s our 7th Annual BACK 2 SCHOOL READY “COOL DOWN” 18ft Water Slide! Music! Face Painting, Slim Making, Games, Corny Dogs, Grilled Hotdogs, Nachos, Brisket Sandwich, Kool-Aid, Aqua Fresca, and more Time: 3pm-6pm Date: AUGUST 18, 2024 Location: H.W. GREYS BUILDING 413 Beckham St Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 Event Sponsors: Saputo PopStyle Popcorn 360 Barber College WOODCHOPPER S.W.A.G. Ocean Spray Style Me Kocky The Candle Company...
1 Million Samsung Ovens Recalled
August 12, 2024 – Samsung has received over 300 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs by humans or pets since 2013. These ranges have been involved in approximately 250 fires. At least 18 fires caused extensive property damage. Approximately 40 injuries have been reported, eight of which required medical attention, and there have been reports of seven fires involving pet deaths. Consumers using the...
SSI Beneficiaries will get Two Payments in August 2024.
August 12, 2024 – This month, people who receive SSI benefits will get a second check before the calendar rolls into September. Here’s what you need to know about that second payment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) usually issues SSI payments on the first day of each month. But if that date is on a weekend or holiday, the agency pays you ahead of schedule — on the last business day of the preceding month. This schedule...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 11, 2024
Peace Hey friends! Anyone else find that Friday came a lot quicker this week than usual. There I was minding my own business and Friday snuck up on me this afternoon. The theme for this week seems to have been worry and peace, and the fact that they have a hard time coexisting. Don’t we all have things we “worry” about? Bills, our kids, our jobs, our cars, our family, the random lady at the store. Sometimes we worry about nothing just...
