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Within days, court halts Biden’s proposed amnesty plan
(The Center Square) – A coalition of 16 states, led by Texas, sued the Biden administration Friday to block an amnesty plan from going into effect. By Monday, a federal judge in east Texas granted their request and issued a temporary administrative stay. In his ruling, Judge J. Campbell Barker, presiding over the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas Tyler Division, said the states’ claims that the Department of Homeland Security may be violating federal statutory law are “substantial.” ...
The rules have changed. Read this before you buy or sell a home!
DALLAS — There have been a lot of headlines lately about legal settlements that are changing the way homes are bought and sold. Probably the most talked about settlement was the $418 million one entered into by the National Association of Realtors earlier this year. That agreement, and the changes it brought about, just went into effect nationwide this month.
Missing Texas woman found alive and safe after multi-state search; ex-boyfriend arrested
A nationwide search for a missing Texas woman concluded successfully early Tuesday morning when authorities located Brenna Swindell, 29, unharmed in Oregon. Her ex-boyfriend, Morgan Guidry, who had been with her at the time of her disappearance, was taken into custody, according to law enforcement. According to a timeline provided...
Viral Dual Hurricane Hoax Currently Taking Texas Social Media by Storm
As the weekend approached, Texas residents were startled by the news of a potentially historic event: two simultaneous hurricanes forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The alarming forecast shared widely on social media, suggested that both tropical depressions were set to strengthen into Category 1 hurricanes by early next week, with nearly the entire Gulf Coast in their path.
Texas Judge Removes Old Ban In Place For 156 Years
One Texas judge just got rid of an old ban that had been in place for 156 years, it’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out. If you love making your own beer or alcohol you’re going to love this news. We got the details...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn August 28th
August 27, 2024 – The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to come on in. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish.
‘Drive sober. No regrets:’ TxDOT, Houston PD reminding drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend
HOUSTON – Labor Day is just around the corner, and we can’t tell you how to spend it but we will remind you to have a plan if you’re going to be drinking. Traveling for Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient.
Lady Panthers win home tournament
Lady Panthers win home tournament Image Jacie Boles (4) goes up for a block during the Lady Panthers' game against Miller Grove in the North Hopkins Tournament. The Lady Panthers took first place in the gold bracket, earning their first championship in their home tournament since 2007. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
Lady Bears play well in NH Tournament
Lady Bears play well in NH Tournament Image The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears won the silver bracket championship at the North Hopkins Tournament this past weekend. Team members are, front row (left to right): Natalie Carrell, Zaylee Peyton, Ana Servin, Madi Collett, Kadence Smith and Emma Carr. Back row (left to right): Emerson Fite, Manager...
Winona ISD’s $13.4 million bond transforms elementary school, eases crowding
Winona ISD welcomed the community Monday evening for a special open house at the elementary school, showcasing a newly revitalized campus made possible by the 2022 bond. This significant investment has brought long-overdue repairs and updates to both the elementary and middle schools, marking a new era of enhanced learning environments and community pride.
Diboll K9 Officer Assists Lufkin Police By Sniffing Shoe
Shoes left behind in Lufkin led to a local K9 officer sniffing out the perpetrator. According to a report by the Lufkin Police from the Lufkin Daily News on Friday, August 23, 2024 an officer responded to a suspicious person on the porch of a home on August Lane. The...
Dozens of horned lizard babies will be released in an effort to rebuild the Texas symbol’s population
They almost look like moving dirt clods or mossy rocks, and that’s on purpose. It’s a nature thing. But the tiny, spiky critters are sparking outsized excitement at the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler. We’re talking about a big hatch of the state reptile of Texas, the Texas horned lizard.
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