Iranian Nationals Apprehended at Texas Border
Special interest illegal aliens from Middle Eastern countries continue to swarm the southwest land border. By Will Biagini | December 2, 2024 – As massive caravans of migrants continue to push northward in Mexico, foreign nationals of “special interest” from Middle Eastern countries are now infiltrating Texas. Incoming border czar Tom Homan announced Saturday on X that seven special interest illegal aliens were embedded among a...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Death Sentence For Murderer Who Killed a Police Officer While Carrying Drugs Across State Lines
LONGVIEW – Gregory Newson was sentenced to death for murdering a police officer in 2019. Deputy Dickerson On December 31, 2019, Deputy William Christopher Dickerson was murdered by Newson during a traffic stop in Panola County around 2:00 AM while traveling through East Texas from his home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Newson was transporting a large quantity of marijuana, $5,500 in cash, and an illegally possessed AR-15 with a 60-round...
Lake Country CASA Cookie Walk
December 2, 2024 – It’s that time of the year. The Cookie Walk!
Big Bend Ranch State Park Search and Rescue
December 2, 2024 – This is an ongoing situation and initial information is subject to change. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. Nov. 27, 12:30 p.m.: A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway at Big Bend Ranch State Park (BBRSP) for Debra Staples, 56, of Roanoke. Staples was last seen Tuesday, Nov. 26 around 9:30 a.m. at the West Contrabando Trailhead wearing cycling attire. Her husband...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, December 1, 2024
KNOWN!! Friends, read with me! “You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:1-5 NIV “The LORD your God is with you, the...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Conspiring to Manipulate Energy Markets, Driving Up Costs for Consumers
November 27, 2024 – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three of the largest institutional investors in the world, for conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal through anticompetitive trade practices. Over several years, the three asset managers acquired substantial stockholdings in every significant publicly held coal producer in the United States, thereby...
Sulphur Springs Residents Prepare to Address City Council on Proposed Zoning Change
November 26, 2024 – Sulphur Springs residents are preparing to make their thoughts known at the December 3 City Council Meeting. The heart of the issue is a proposed Zoning change. The change would take approximately 40 acres in the northwest part of the city from Single-Family all the way to Heavy Industrial. Planning and Zoning has already submitted their recommendation to proceed with the zoning change. A “heavy...
Greenville Officer Involved in Monday Night Shooting Dies
November 26, 2024 – Greenville, Texas – The Greenville Police Department is deeply saddened to report the tragic loss of Officer Cooper Dawson, badge number 366, who was killed in the line of duty on November 25, 2024. On Monday, November 25, at approximately 7:40pm, Officer Dawson initiated a traffic stop which led to a foot pursuit in the 3500 block of Pickett Street. While pursuing the suspect behind the address of 3517...
Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park
November 26, 2024 – AUSTIN— The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. Starting this weekend, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park...
Texas Officials Celebrate Approval of Bluebonnet Curriculum for K-5 Students
Now approved by the State Board of Education, the materials will be available for teachers and students in the 2025-2026 school year. By Sydnie Henry | November 22, 2024 – The State Board of Education has approved the Texas Education Agency’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for K-5 reading and math. The Texas Education Agency describes the new instructional materials as Open Education Resources, which means they are...
