USPS Temporally Suspends Services for Incoming Chinese Packages
Temu Fan? Prepare for Higher Prices February 5, 2025 – The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a temporary suspension of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong. This decision coincided with escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, marked by the imposition of retaliatory tariffs by both nations. The suspension has significant implications for the e-commerce sector, particularly for companies like Shein...
Texans May Know Fate of School Choice Bill on Wednesday
February 4, 2025 – On Wednesday, the Texas Legislature should cast ballots on a significant school choice proposal that promises to reshape the state’s educational landscape. Lawmakers are considering a measure that aims to broaden educational options by providing increased support and funding for charter schools, voucher programs, and other alternative education initiatives alongside traditional public schools. Proponents argue...
Waffle House Flies The Coop; Charges Extra For Eggs
February 4, 2025 – Waffle House is introducing a new egg surcharge on its customers as a direct response to the rising cost of eggs, which has been impacting its overall menu pricing. As egg prices continue to soar due to supply chain challenges, increased feed costs, and other market pressures, the iconic restaurant chain is taking steps to offset these expenses without broadly raising prices on all menu items. The surcharge...
Lake Bois D’Arc is a Regional Destination For Nature Lovers
February 4, 2025 – Lake Bois D’Arc has quickly become a premier destination for fishing enthusiasts, offering not only breathtaking natural scenery but also some of the best fishing opportunities in the region. This new reservoir, designed with sustainability and recreation in mind, boasts clear, well-maintained waters that support a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Anglers flock to Lake Bois D’Arc for its abundance of fish species,...
Statement by Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller on Governor Abott’s Legislative Priorities
February 4, 2025 – “I applaud Governor Greg Abbott for using his State of the State address to highlight many of the same critical issues I’ve been fighting for—supporting Texas families, our hardworking public servants, and the farmers and ranchers who keep this state running.Finally, we are eliminating discriminatory DEI policies from the state government, a fight the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has joined. Texas...
Learn About Houseplants on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With Guest CEA Mario Villarino
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had another chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez. This time the two tackled the topic of indoor plants. They discussed the variety of species available, how low maintenance some of them are, the benefits of having an indoor plant, and much more. Be sure to take a look at this episode and see why you...
Paris Junior College Regents Tackle Long List at January Meeting
February 3, 2025 – The Paris Junior College Board of Regents tackled an extensive agenda at a meeting held Monday, January 27, 2025. Among the items were acceptance of the annual audit, support of legislative issues, review of a facility assessment report, an overview of PJC’s nursing program, and good news on spring enrollment. “You have a clean opinion on these financial statements,” said Teffany A. Kavanaugh, CPA with...
Abbott Deputizes Texas National Guard
February 3, 2025 – The state of Texas has taken unprecedented steps in its immigration enforcement efforts by granting Texas National Guard troops the authority to detain and arrest migrants. This move, part of Governor Greg Abbott’s broader Operation Lone Star, aims to curb illegal border crossings amid what Texas officials describe as a federal failure to secure the southern border. By deputizing state guard members, Texas...
Steps to Take to Prepare for Cold Snaps on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez. John Mark and Mario discuss different steps you can take to prepare for cold winter weather when it is in the forecast. The two talk about staying informed, home preparations such as leaving your facet drip to help avoid damaging pipes, the importance of checking in...
TxDOT Gives Wake-up Call for Texas Teens to Always Buckle up
Nearly half of teens killed in traffic crashes were not wearing seat beltsJan. 30, 2025 AUSTIN – Texas teenagers have big dreams for the future, and a simple click can help keep them alive. TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up—every seat, every ride. Texas has seen a rising trend in teens not wearing their seat belt in a crash, jumping up 6% from 2022 to 2023. Out of the 296 teens that...
