Grant Funding Available to Eligible Volunteer Fire Departments for Recruitment

February 6, 2023 - Texas A&M Forest Service is offering new Volunteer Recruitment Resources grants designed to help Texas volunteer fire departments strengthen their workforce and enhance community fire protection.

"And the Band Played On" by Neal Murphy

February 3, 2023 - Who would have thought it? Finding some documents hidden away in a cedar chest for over fifty years has had a negative effect on my ego, sort of like finding out for sure that Santa Claus does not exist. Let me explain what I mean.

David's Daily Devotion for February 3

February 3, 2023 - Good Morning. It’s Friday, February 3.

I lost a good friend a few days ago. Her name was Portia. I’ve never known anyone else named Portia. And I’ve never known anyone else quite like Portia Gaines.

Miss Portia was a faithful reader of these little daily devotions. And time and time again, more than any other reader, she would respond with an email of thanks and encouragement. Or she would share her thoughts about what I had written. Or sometimes she would tell a story of her own.

My Five Cents: Border Czar, SFA, Broadband, Caleb's Law, Winter Weather Resources

February 2, 2023 - It’s Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this week, indicating six more weeks of winter; unwelcome news after ice storms covered much of the state this week. The iconic groundhog made his 137th appearance and records of his predictions go back to 1887.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Abbott names new border czar

Health Officials Alert Public to Carbon Monoxide Dangers

February 2, 2023 - With this week’s winter storm causing power outages in Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services is urging people to use extreme caution with electric generators and heat sources that produce dangerous carbon monoxide.

David’s Daily Devotion for Feb. 2

February 2, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, February 2.

Happy Groundhog Day! Later this morning, that little varmint, Punxsutawney Phil, will emerge from his burrow, and if he sees his shadow, there’ll be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, then we’ll have an early spring. It is, without a doubt, the silliest holiday on the calendar! So, in the spirit of the day, here’s some silly questions.

*How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? (364)

David's Daily Devotion for February 1

February 1, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, February 1.

A former pastor of mine would often say that there were three ways that God answers prayer - “Yes,” “No,” and “Wait.” When people say “God didn’t answer my prayer,” they’ve forgotten that third kind of answer.

Don’t Let Delivery, Takeout Foods Fumble Your Super Bowl

January 31, 2023 — February 12 marks Super Bowl LVII and Americans from coast to coast will gather with friends and family to cheer on their team, enjoy the halftime show and partake in traditional football foods. While foods prepared at home remain a popular option, delivery and takeout options are convenient alternatives. Since this event can last up to four hours, harmful bacteria have ample time to develop in your favorite dishes, which increases the possibility of foodborne illness.

David's Daily Devotion for January 31

January 31, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, January 31.

My cat leads a busy and interesting life. There’s the two hours of eating and grooming. There’s the one hour of demanding to either go out or come in. And then there’s the 21 hours of deep sleep that she needs to build up the strength to do it all over again the next day.

"The Lost Weekend"

January 30, 2023 - Character actor Ned Beatty’s first film was released in 1972, and was entitled “Deliverance”. It was the story of four male friends from Georgia who went on a weekend outing of boating and fishing in the mountains, and encountered trouble with mountain people.

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