Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Warns of Radioactive Foreign Shrimp
August 24, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today highlighted a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning advising Americans not to eat, sell, or serve certain imported frozen shrimp from an Indonesian firm. Texans deserve to know exactly what’s on their plate, and the FDA’s advisory proves exactly why. The Texas Department of Agriculture fully supports this action and urges all Texans to take it...
Could the Cloud be Based in Thermo?
August 21, 2025 – We have all heard about “the cloud” and kind of understand that most of our information is stored there as well as other content we receive comes from that same cloud. What remains a mystery to most of us, is the actually location of the cloud. If you are like me, you probably think “the cloud” resides somewhere in the stratosphere like other clouds but the cloud we depend on for our...
Como Battles Water Issues
August 20, 2025 – The following press release was received by Hopkins County Emergency Management concerning the water disruption for the City of Como. The city of Como water department is offering one case of bottled water per family available at city hall. City of Como Water Well Pump Out of Service – Emergency Response Plan ActivatedComo, Texas – The City of Como is currently experiencing a disruption in water service due to...
Foundation Surpasses $1M Raised in FY25 Due to Generosity of Community
August 18, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is celebrating a milestone that has been 28 years in the making. Due to the donations and support of Hopkins County residents and businesses, the Foundation raised over $1 million in the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2024-25. Board members are eager to state that this is means more dollars that will be invested in local healthcare to...
Texas DPS Unveils New, More Secure Driver’s License and ID Cards
August 19, 2025 – Starting this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is rolling out a new design for all driver’s licenses and state ID cards, aimed at enhancing security and deterring fraud. The previously issued cards, with the current design, are still valid until their expiration date. The updated cards include advanced security features, including laser-engraved text, tactile surfaces, and new ultraviolet...
Texas Health Officials Declare End to 2025 Measles Outbreak
August 18, 2025 – The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has officially declared an end to the 2025 measles outbreak that affected communities across the state earlier this year. The outbreak resulted in 762 confirmed cases and two deaths, marking it as one of the most severe measles outbreaks in Texas in over a decade. Health officials say no new cases have been reported for more than 42 days—the equivalent of two...
China Accounted for 8% of Foreign Buyers in Texas Real Estate Market Ahead of New Law
August 15, 2025 – Austin, TX — A new report by Texas Realtors shows that international real estate activity in Texas is on the rise, with foreign buyers purchasing more homes across the state in 2025. Overall, foreign residential property purchases increased by 9% compared to the previous year. Mexican buyers led the way, accounting for 30% of international purchases, while both Canada and China each made up 8% of the market....
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Hosts Joint Meeting
August 14, 2025 – It is that time of year again! In August of each year, the Hopkins County Genealogical Society and the Hopkins County Historical Society hold a joint meeting. This meeting is in lieu of the regular monthly meeting for HCGS, which is usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. So, please note carefully the change in the date and time for this meeting……………………… On Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in...
Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide
Aug. 14, 2025 – AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as “Ghost Deer” has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges. This brings the total number of individuals implicated in the case to 24, with approximately 1,400 charges filed across 11 Texas counties. Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio, the owner of four deer breeding facilities and one release...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Applauds EPA Action to End Harmful Diesel Exhaust Fluid Shutdowns
August 15, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their decisive action in issuing new guidance that protects farmers, truckers, and other diesel equipment operators from sudden speed and power losses caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems without compromising environmental protection standards. What is DEF? DEF is a non-toxic solution of...
