

Texas Citizens will VOTE on 17 Propositions - Know What They Are About
TEXAS - Texans prepare to head to the polls on November 4, 2025. Voters will face 17 proposed constitutional amendments that could shape the state’s future on issues ranging from taxes and education funding to veterans’ benefits and border security. These amendments represent decisions that directly impact local communities, schools, property owners, and family rights. Each proposal is designed to amend the Texas Constitution. Voters will have the final say.

J Sharp
Nov 3, 2025


Fort Worth Fire Truck Struck on Highway responding to an Accident
FORT WORTH, Texas — Around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Fort Worth Fire Department Engines 5 and 14 were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash near the U.S. 287 interchange southeast of downtown — a routine call that nearly ended in tragedy. After initially being unable to locate the wreck, Engine 14 found the scene while circling back toward the station. The crew positioned the apparatus at a 45-degree angle to protect the scene from oncoming traffic — a standard lifesaving maneuver use

J Sharp
Nov 2, 2025


Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits: Food Resources Available Across Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties
Continuing Coverage With the federal government shutdown continuing and no resolution in sight, millions of Americans could soon see disruptions to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits — including Texans. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), if Congress doesn’t approve funding by October 27, Texas will not be able to issue November SNAP benefits. That means families across Jasper, Newton, and Tyler counties could face food insecurity as

Rita Shipp
Oct 21, 2025


Federal Government Shutdown Raises Concerns Across Texas Communities
Getty Images The ongoing federal government shutdown is reverberating across Texas, with a range of impacts felt in households,...

Rita Shipp
Oct 6, 2025


Veterans Affairs Services During Federal Shutdown: What’s Open and What’s Paused
Photo Courtesy of Texas Veterans Commission The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released updated guidance on which VA services...

Rita Shipp
Oct 6, 2025


Gateway Church founder pleads guilty
Gateway Church founder Robert Morris pleaded guilty Thursday to five felony counts of child sexual abuse in Oklahoma, state officials...

J Sharp
Oct 2, 2025


Paxton Orders Texas Schools to Display Ten Commandments, Despite Ongoing Court Battles
TEXAS — Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed all Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) not currently under federal injunction to...

Rita Shipp
Oct 1, 2025


One Dead, Two Wounded After Dallas ICE Shooting; Anti-ICE Motive Found
FBI investigators search the rooftop of the Dallas ICE facility following Tuesday’s deadly attack. (AP Photo) DALLAS, Texas — Federal...

Rita Shipp
Sep 25, 2025


Texas Businesses Could Save Big on Utility Bills with Little-Known Tax Rule
TEXAS — What if your business could get thousands of dollars back on utility bills you’ve already paid? That’s exactly what happened for...

Rita Shipp
Sep 22, 2025


H-1B Visa Program Sparks Immigration Debate in Texas
Immigration and jobs are once again colliding in Washington — and Texans are watching closely. The H-1B visa program, which allows...

Rita Shipp
Sep 20, 2025


TEA Investigates Educators Over Social Media Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination
The Texas Education Agency is investigating reports of educators sharing inappropriate social media content related to the assassination...

Rita Shipp
Sep 20, 2025


Texas House Bill 8 Brings Big Changes to Student Testing — What It Means for East Texas Schools
Photo By Rita Shipp AUSTIN, Texas — Texas classrooms are on the verge of a major shift in how student learning is measured. With House...

Rita Shipp
Sep 18, 2025


Abbott Declares ‘Sharia Cities’ Banned as Texas Muslim Housing Project Faces Scrutiny
Photo Courtesy of The Office of the Governor Greg Abbott AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott ignited controversy this week after...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8, 2025


SpaceX’s Starlink expansion in Central Texas could speed hardware to East Texas homes
An aerial view of SpaceX’s Starlink campus near Bastrop, where the company has filed an $8 million expansion. Photo Courtesy of SpaceX....

Rita Shipp
Sep 7, 2025


























