September 8, 2021 - In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of those killed that day in 2001. US Flags and other flags flying with it should be lowered to half staff at sunup on Saturday, September 11, 2021 and raised at sundown the same day. It is permissible to lower them the evening before on September 10.

If you have outdoor flags that cannot be lowered, respect for the day can be shown by tying a black cord or ribbon to the top of the mast.

September 1, 2021 - World War II came to an end with the formal surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and this day has become known as VJ Day (Victory over Japan).

August 30, 2021 - Oris James Brinson was born December 3, 1898 in the far east Texas town of Timpson, Shelby County to Martha Jane “Mattie” Bowling and Zachariah “Zach” Brinson.

August 13, 2021 - VFW Post 8904, Center will have their monthly meeting Monday, August 16, 6:30pm at the post home 617 Highway 96 North.
 
The post invites veterans who have earned a campaign medal or expeditionary medal during a time of war or hostilities to come out and sit in on the meeting to see what they are all about.
 
More information, call Quartermaster Larry Hume at 936-332-0349.

August 4, 2021 - Members of VFW Post 8904 will be having breakfast at the Trails End Grocery and RV Park, Huxley Bay at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021. If you are a local veteran, you are invited to join us for some good camaraderie and fellowship. Breakfast is on us.