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April: Alcohol Awareness Month

April 12, 2023 - For more than forty years, Gary’s life has revolved around alcohol. It has adversely impacted every aspect of his life: his wife has left him, his children seldom speak to him, he struggles keeping a job, and now his health is failing. Over the years, Gary has tried and failed time and time again to stop. Now he feels it’s pointless to even try to quit anymore. “I’ve failed in the past, why would today be any different?”

David's Daily Devotion for April 12

April 12, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, April 12.

What’s going to happen today? Who knows? Could be anything. Heaven only knows. Here’s a short list of some things that happened on April 12.

"Welcome Back Hummingbirds" by Greg Grant

A ruby-throated hummingbird visits a backyard feeder.

“The Lake Worth Monster” by Neal Murphy

April 11, 2023 - It was the summer of 1969. Some remember it as the summer of the miracle Mets, Woodstock, and the astronaut’s first landing on the moon. But in Ft. Worth, for many it will forever be the summer of the Lake Worth Monster.

It seems that “monsters” come and go. But mysteries like the Loch Ness Monster and Big Foot (Sasquatch) have remained with us for many years.

TPWD Cautions: Don’t Handle Wildlife, Especially Babies

April 11, 2023 — Spring has sprung. With extended sunshine and milder days, more people are enjoying the outdoors as native wildlife adds new fawns and hatchlings to their broods. Texans may start to notice more wildlife in their backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas. The best thing to do is to leave them alone.

David's Daily Devotion for April 11

April 11, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, April 11.

Here’s one of the most famous phrases from one of the most famous documents in history -

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

"Growing Peppers" by Greg Grant

Banana peppers are a tasty addition to every meal.

David's Daily Devotion for April 7

April 7, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, April 7 - Good Friday.

Have you ever wondered why the adjective "good" is applied to the day that Jesus died? It goes to the changing definitions of words over time. At one time "good" was a synonym of "holy" - and we can certainly see the appropriateness of that adjective for this sacred day.

My Five Cents: School Safety, Power Grid, Catalytic Converter, COVID Mandates, Scholarship

April 6, 2023 - Easter is around the corner. I hope you take the time to reflect on the meaning of Easter and the miracle of the Resurrection. From my family to yours, have a blessed and happy Easter.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. School safety bill heard in committee

Every Veteran Has a Story: Robert Lewis Robertson, Jr.

Robert Lewis Robertson, Jr.
Us Marine Corps - World War I Veteran
Battle of Belleau Wood

Shelby County Today

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