TDI issues guidance to safeguard consumers from discriminatory pricing
Español The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued a bulletin reminding insurance companies that it’s illegal to use factors other than insurance risk to set home and auto insurance rates. “In Texas, we take pride in looking out for one another. When families are feeling the weight of property insurance costs, they deserve the confidence…
Read MoreTexans with Disabilities Can Sign Up for Free Library Services Through the Texas Talking Book Program
Austin, TX – September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Texans with disabilities can celebrate by signing up for a no-cost, statewide library service through the Texas Talking Book Program (TBP). TBP serves more than 28,000 Texans who cannot read standard-print books because of qualifying visual, physical or reading disabilities. Hundreds of thousands more…
Read MoreFree Outdoor Concert in Downtown Winnsboro Sept. 19 – Darrin Morris Band to Headline
WINNSBORO, Texas — Downtown Winnsboro will welcome the Darrin Morris Band to The Bowery on Saturday, September 19, for a free outdoor concert as part of the Winnsboro Live! concert series. Music begins at 7 p.m., with the concert taking place outdoors on The Bowery in the heart of downtown Winnsboro. Admission is free. Visitors…
Read MorePine Tree High School Welding Program Makes History with First All-Girls Competitive Welding Team
LONGVIEW, TEXAS — September 2026 — Pine Tree High School is proud to announce a historic milestone for its welding program with the formation of the school’s first all-girls competitive welding team. During the 2026–2027 school year, the team will represent Pine Tree High School while competing in the Texas High School Welding Series, where…
Read MoreTexas Comptroller Huffines Reports State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.6 Billion in August
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.62 billion in August, 7.1% more than in August 2025. The majority of August sales tax revenue is based on sales made in July and remitted to the agency in August. “The increased revenue from state sales tax is a positive sign for…
Read MoreAsk Rusty: Is Social Security a working ‘Ponzi Scam’ 090226
Ask Rusty – Why change Social Security now? It’s a working “Ponzi Scam” Dear Rusty: Maybe everybody has the same reaction that I do to Social Security insolvency. I do not understand a system that has been basically run like a Ponzi Scam since its Inception; why have you decided (in 2026-2027) that now is the…
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE POOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS — HARRISON, PANOLA & UPSHUR COUNTIES Tri-County Community Action is seeking an individual who is willing to serve as a Representative of the Poor on our Board of Directors, representing residents of Harrison, Panola, and Upshur Counties. The Representative of the Poor will serve as an…
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS BUYING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE SHARON WATER SUPPLY CORP. Sharon Water Supply Corp. urges any prospective buyers to verify with the Manager at the office located at 6175 N. State Hwy. 37, Winnsboro, Texas, whether or not water is available at the tract of land in question. Sharon…
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) has posted procurement solicitations at www.tips-usa.com for the following categories: 260901 Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies, and Services 260902 Permanent Modular Buildings JOC 260903 Industrial and Facility Equipment, Chemicals, Supplies, and Services 260904 Books, Library, and Educational Materials 260905 National Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies and Related Services…
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PUBLIC NOTICE Pritchett Water Supply Corp. will be accepting sealed bids at the office from August 26, 2026 through Monday, September 14, 2026. The board will open the bids at the meeting, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and award or reject bids. Call Joel @ 903-402-9684 for any more information on any of these items. Items…
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