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POW/MIA Recognition Day 2019

September 20, 2019 - The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Americans take the time to remember those who are or were at one time prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still missing in action (MIA), as well as their families. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.

Democratic Party Seeking Election Chairs for Vacant Precincts

September 19, 2019 - The Democratic Party currently have 4 vacant precincts to be chaired. Vacant precincts are: Precinct 1 W, JOI Ranch; Precinct 3, Sardis Campti; Precinct 6, Dreka; and Precinct 9 N, Timpson.

You could be appointed or could run for election to the chair. For more information, contact Patsy Handy, Shelby County Chair for the Democratic Party at 936-657-5018 or email patsy10handy@yahoo.com.

Texas Heroes Day

September 18, 2019 - The Daughters of the Republic of Texas will recognzie Texas military heroes on Septermber 18, 2019 with Texas Heroes Day.  This day will honor Texas Military, past and present. The DRT has designated the day to honor and preserve the memory of the volunteer soldiers who died defending the Republic of Texas and her independence. Special emphasis is placed on honoring those of the 1842 Dawson Massacre and the Mier Expedition. 

Senior Nutrition Site Invites Community to Lunch, More

September 16, 2019 - The Senior Nutrition Site is open Monday through Friday from 9am until 2pm. Lunch is served at 11:30am each day. We also play games (dominos and cards) and every Wednesday we have Bingo at 10am.

We have an exercise program every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am. Come and enjoy the fellowship. For Senior Citizens the suggested donation is $3.00. You do not have to be a senior citizen to come and eat with us, we just ask for a $6.00 donation.

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