White-tailed Deer Archery Hunters Should Have Plenty of Opportunities

September 16, 2025 - White-tailed deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks during this time of year gather in bachelor groups and provide plenty of hunting opportunities before the rut kicks off.

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 16

Seprember 16, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, September 16.

The highest note ever recorded by a human voice was sung by Audrey Luna, an operatic soprano, in 2017, on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The pitch was an A above high C. It’s hard to know for sure that she hit that note, since only dogs can hear it (kidding).

David's Daily Devotion for September 12

September 12, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, September 12.

Have you heard of the comic strip called “L’il Folks?” Doesn’t ring a bell? Well, a few months after it started, the name was changed - to “Peanuts” - and it went on to become the most popular comic in history. At its peak, it was featured in 2600 newspapers, with 350 million daily readers. It was expanded to TV, movies, even a Broadway musical. And it earned its creator, Charles Shultz, over a billion dollars.

Thorn Family Continues Search for Answers in Brother's Death

September 11, 2025 - After 65 years, one family continues to seek answers in the death of their family member and seeks answers from public officials today.

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 11

September 11, 2025 - Good Morning. It’s Thursday, September 11.

I was getting ready for work, that Tuesday morning in early September of 2001. When the clock struck 7:46, a bulletin came on the television. The newscaster said that a small plane had flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. A few minutes later, the report changed. It wasn’t a small plane, it was a commercial airliner. Just after 8:00, we learned that a second airliner had crashed into the South Tower. And we realized that America was under attack.

Flags at Half Staff Alert

September 11, 2025 - The President has issued a proclamation that the flags of the United States and those flying with it, be at half staff until sunset, September 14, 2025 as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk.

Your flags should now be at half staff in honor of Patriot's Day (9/11).

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

City of Joaquin: Letter from the Mayor Regarding New Budget, Property Tax

September 10, 2025 - The City of Joaquin prepares a Final Budget for the fiscal year October 1 through September 30, 2026. The Final Budget is divided into separate funds highlighting the revenue, the expenses and the change in fund balances for the Enterprise funds (Water, Sewer, and Gas) and the General Operating funds.

Center HS Alumni Association Announce 2025 Hall of Honor Recipients

September 9, 2025 - The Center High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2025 Hall of Honor recipients are Joe Neal Lacy, M.D., Class of 1975; David Swanzy, Jr, Class of 1955; and Judy Parker Brownlow, Class of 1965. Please join the CHS Alumni Association on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10am at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Center to honor these outstanding individuals and reuniting with fellow classmates and friends.

"Fall Rose Pruning" by Greg Grant

Pruning most roses now encourages fall bloom.

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 10

September 10, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, September 10.

On my property, a mile outside the bustling metropolis of Tenaha, Texas, I have three, count ‘em three, hummingbird feeders. And I have two, count ‘em two, hummingbirds. Upon first glance, this would seem to be a recipe for an idyllic scene. Three feeders, no waiting. Perfect. But when you take my equation and factor in the fact that all hummingbirds are hyper-aggressive little maniacs - well, it’s whatever you call the opposite of idyllic.

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