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Forest Service waives Day-use Fees for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 16, 2023 - In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas is waiving day-use fees on January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and his leadership inspired men and women, young and old, in this nation and around the world,” said Kimpton Cooper, Forest Supervisor for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. “ Monday, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his message of equality, love, and service.”

“Buttermilk” by Doug Fincher

January 16, 2023 - I don’t like buttermilk; I love it. I first drank some of it in 1939. I was three years old and my parents and my 5-year-old brother Bill lived in an old unpainted shack a few miles south of Center, Texas.

David’s Daily Devotion for January 13

January 13, 2023 - Happy Friday the 13th to you! There are lots of theories about why this day is thought to be so unlucky. "13" because that's how many sat down to The Last Supper. And Friday, because that was the day of Jesus' crucifixion. The background history is pretty fuzzy. Suffice it to say, today is one in a long, long list of things that many human beings are afraid of. So, here are some hopeful verses about overcoming fear -

*Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.

My Five Cents: 88th Session, Redistricting, Biennial Revenue, New Laws

January 12, 2023 - I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. The new year brings a new legislative session, so I'll be spending time in Austin working on your behalf over the next 140 days.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Legislature convenes for 88th Legislative Session

David’s Daily Devotion for Jan. 12

January 12, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, January 12.

I watched a movie the other night about the behind-the-scenes world of a restaurant kitchen. It was violent. It was chaotic. It was crazy! The movie wasn't a documentary, it was a fictional story. So, I wondered - is that really the way it is?

Texas A&M Forest Service Warns of Increased Wildfire Danger

January 12, 2023 - Texas A&M Forest Service firefighting resources are prepared to respond to wildfires as a cold front moves into the state this week.

Today, the fire environment may support increased potential for wildfire activity for communities near Amarillo, Childress, Lubbock, San Angelo, Wichita Falls, Abilene and Eastland.

Shelby County Outreach Ministries Closed for MLK Day

January 11, 2023 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. We will operate during regular business hours the following day. For more information, please call us at 936-598-4990. Thank you and have a blessed holiday.

David's Daily Devotion for January 11

January 11, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, January 11.

The Christian songwriting duo, Bill and Gloria Gaither, have produced so many classic gospel songs - "Because He Lives", "The King is Coming", "He Touched Me", just to name a few. One of my favorites of theirs is a song appropriate for the beginning of a new year - "The Longer I Serve Him".

ETCW Concert a Huge Success

January 10, 2023 - The East Texas Chamber Winds (ETCW) performed their annual winter concert on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The performance took place in historic Mast Hall in downtown Nacogdoches, TX.

Texas A&M Forest Service Awards Grants to Offset Prescribed Burning Costs

January 10, 2023 - Texas A&M Forest Service has awarded $522,162 in grants to Texas landowners for the treatment of more than 18,000 acres with prescribed burning.

Prescribed burning is an effective land management tool to reduce wildfire risk, improve wildlife habitat and promote a healthy forest ecosystem. The practice of prescribed burning eliminates brush, weeds, dried vegetation and downed trees and also fosters seed and plant regeneration, reduces invasive plants and restores soil nutrients.

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