June 30, 2017 - As the July 4 holiday weekend approaches, officials with the U.S. Forest Service are reminding the public that fireworks are prohibited in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.
 
Despite recent rains, fireworks can create a potentially dangerous fire situation, and Forest Supervisor Eddie Taylor says law enforcement personnel will be watchful again this year.
 

June 26, 2017 - The PWPS held their monthly meeting Saturday, June 24. They enjoyed a workshop presented by Janet Hughes, "What is Bokeh and how to get it". The monthly challenge was "Water" with the winners and photos listed below:

June 2017 Challenge Winners
Theme: Water

June 23, 2017 - Upon entering the new meeting room of the Timpson Public Library last Wednesday afternoon, Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society members and their guests found five long tables covered with old photographs from the Timpson area. The age of the photos ranged roughly from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It is hard to be more specific because the actual date of the photographs and the people in them is unknown, with identifying them being the purpose of the meeting. (Click images for larger file sizes)