Texas Weekly Gas Price Update
October 6, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 0.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 0.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…
Read MoreTexas stock exchange gets federal approval as state tries to compete with New York heavyweights
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Oct. 6, 2025 “Texas stock exchange gets federal approval as state tries to compete with New York heavyweights” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreUp, Up, and Away: Thomas J. Henry Sponsors Dazzling Plano Balloon Festival
TJH Balloon at Plano Balloon Festival (Photo credit: Thomas J. Henry) Attorney and philanthropist debuts signature balloon as crowds soar past 90,000 The skies over Plano came alive this past weekend as more than 90,000 attendees flocked to Oak Point Park for the 46th Annual Plano Balloon Festival, highlighted by the debut of the Thomas…
Read MoreAbsolute Construction Showcases “15-Year DaVinci Anniversary Home”
PLANO, TX – Absolute Construction, a top-tier roofing solutions company serving Texas, Kansas and Missouri homeowners, has identified the Donald and Susanne Gilmore re-roofing project as its “15-Year DaVinci Anniversary Home.” Located in Flower Mound, TX, the 6,000-square-foot French Colonial style home has just received a new DaVinci Multi-Width Slate composite roof in Slate Black installed in…
Read MoreEconomic boom or environmental disaster? Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Oct. 2, 2025 “Economic boom or environmental disaster? Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out
Exciting concerts and festivals are happening now at The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts Book Online, By Phone or at the Box-office Purchase Tickets Now Tickets Are Still Available for PraiseFest Fall Retreat – Reserve Now Coming in November! Daniel O’Donnell Home Free – Let Me Come Home Tour David Phelps The Mansion…
Read MoreA GOOD CHRISTIAN CABALA
**************** A GOOD CHRISTIAN CABALA by JAMES A. MARPLES *********************************** I have read numerous articles in the news about faith, worship, and even the senseless and tragic violence committed around places of worship in recent weeks and months. Religion is meant to heal us, inspire us in our walk with Almighty God. Kind…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: I Don’t Believe the Official Story
By Jim “Pappy” Moore The killing of Charlie Kirk does not add up. We are told they found the shooter, and he has turned himself in. They have him in custody. He’s the 22 year old son of a very conservative Deputy Sheriff, with a Mormon family. Supposedly he used a 30.06 rifle which belonged…
Read MoreConsistent summer rains spur this year’s pumpkin harvest
September 30, 2025 – by Cole Baerlocher Texas pumpkin producers are experiencing a strong harvest thanks to consistent rainfall and a dry July. While quantity is on par with last season’s harvest, producers say overall pumpkin quality is better compared to last year, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. The Texas pumpkin crop has a higher quality…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Say Grats at Dinner
By Gary Jump When we read about problems and tragedies it’s easy to become distressed. To increase happiness, think about things for which you have gratitude. My family does this at the end of dinner when we say “grats.” This involves one person telling us three things for which she or he is grateful. Then…
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