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Grant Applications Open for Forest Thinning Through Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program

December 19, 2022 — Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2023 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Cost-Share Program. Applications are due by February 1, 2023.

Through the program, eligible forest landowners can receive financial and technical assistance related to reducing the threat of SPB infestations and outbreaks.

Funds provided by USDA Forest Service-Region 8 and Forest Health Protection can assist landowners with conducting thin operations in overly dense, pulpwood-sized pine stands in 21 East Texas counties.

T.L.L. Temple Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million to Three Texas Food Banks

December 16, 2022 - The T.L.L. Temple Foundation (TLLTF) recently awarded grants totaling $1,069,788 to the East Texas Food Bank, Southeast Texas Food Bank and Trinity River Food Bank, to help people struggling with hunger. The East Texas Food Bank and Southeast Texas Food Bank received $255,312 each to help offset the higher costs of food due to inflation. Trinity River Food Bank received $559,164 to support operations of the food bank and their partner pantries, and to help with increased food costs.

David’s Daily Devotion for Dec. 16

December 16, 2022 - Good morning!  It’s Friday, December 16.

Beginning Monday, I’ll be taking a short break from these little thoughts.  A time for family and a time to recharge.  The Daily Devotions will be back on Monday, January 2, 2023 - our fourth year!  Until then, I leave you with a few of my favorite Christmas quotes -

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!”  -  Buddy the Elf

Don’t Make It a Happy Holiday for Car Thieves

Texans can protect themselves from motor vehicle crimes

December 15, 2022 - Don’t let the Grinch – or auto burglars and thieves – steal your joy this holiday season. The risk of having your car or valuables stolen increases while shopping and traveling during the holidays. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) reminds Texans: “If You Like It – Lock It.”

Texans can adopt simple habits to protect themselves from the threat of motor vehicle crime:

David's Daily Devotion for December 15

December 15, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, December 15.

When you think of great hymn stories maybe you think of John Newton standing on the deck of his slave ship before he was amazingly saved - and wrote Amazing Grace. Or maybe you think of Horatio Spafford standing on the deck of an ocean liner looking out at the spot where his family's ship went down - before he went back to his stateroom and, in his grief, wrote It is Well With My Soul. The greatest story behind a Christmas carol isn't nearly that dramatic... but it is memorable.

Shelby County Outreach Ministries Thanks Supporters, Seeks Donations

December 14, 2022 - The year of 2022 is almost over and Shelby County Outreach Ministries would like to thank everyone for their support.  We are seeing more people in need and would like to ask you to consider us when you are making your end-of-the-year contributions.  Because of partners like you, people have not gone to bed hungry and have had their emergency needs met through our client assistance program.  Our organization helps the people of Shelby County with several emergency needs such as food, clothing utility assistance, emergency shelter, and more.  We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofi

Tornadoes in Northeast Texas Cause an Estimated $13 Million in Damage to Timber

December 14, 2022 - A series of tornadoes that struck Northeast Texas in early November damaged timber on more than 10,000 acres. The timber was worth an estimated $13 million.

Storms that tracked across North Texas on Nov. 4 resulted in seven tornadoes, five of which impacted timberland in Bowie, Cass, Henderson, Morris and Red River counties, according to a Texas A&M Forest Service assessment of the damage. One person died as a result of the storm in Morris County.

David's Daily Devotion for December 14

December 14, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, December 14.

Have you ever wondered why God created angels? What is their purpose? How are they different from us? I recommend Billy Graham’s book “Angels”. It answers questions like these and is a fascinating read. He reminds us that, above all else, angels were created to do God’s will. The word angel means “messenger” and they certainly serve that purpose in the Christmas story as they share the good tidings with Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.

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