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Another Benefit of Trees: Cooler Temperatures

July 29, 2022 - How vegetation can counter the urban heat island effect

Cities across Texas have endured record temperatures this summer, and it’s not solely the weather that’s to blame.

Developed areas often experience higher temperatures than nearby rural areas when green spaces are replaced with roads, parking lots and large buildings that retain more heat during the day than natural landscapes.

My Five Cents: ALERRT, Suicide Hotline 988, Universal Service Fund, Tax Free Weekend, Drawn Hunt Permits

July 29, 2022 - Sixty-four years ago this month, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established NASA and emphasized our commitment to space exploration and manned space flight. NASA later elected to build a new flight-control center outside of Houston, making Texas an essential piece of the space race.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. ALERRT and House Committee release reports on shooting in Uvalde

“Cufflinks and Neckties” by Neal Murphy

July 29, 2022 - I recall that when I graduated from San Augustine High School in 1954, I received a couple of pairs of cufflinks as gifts. I wore those links for many years to various “up-scale” functions. I still have a couple of them in my jewelry box… yes, men can have jewelry boxes! Looking around me today, I seldom see any man wearing a white shirt with cufflinks. Neckties seem to be on their way out, also. Why is this?

David’s Daily Devotion for July 29

July 29, 2022 -  Good Morning!  It’s Friday, July 29.

On July 29, 1961, the legendary songwriter Bob Dylan was involved in a serious car accident.  Exactly five years later, on July 29, 1966, he had a motorcycle crash that almost cost him his life.  I’m thinking that, ever since, Bob Dylan has spent July 29 in bed, with the covers pulled up over his head!

City of Joaquin Seeking Bids for Cleaning Services for Community Center

July 28, 2022 - The City of Joaquin is taking sealed bids for Community Center Cleaning Services. The Community Center is located at 164 N. Chalk St. Joaquin, TX. 75954. Appointments to view the facility can be made by calling the City Hall at (936)269-3021.

Deadline to submit your proposal will be 3:00 p.m. on August 10, 2022. Proposals may be submitted to the City of Joaquin, Attention Casey Davis at P.O. Box 237 Joaquin, TX 75954, submitted in person at Joaquin City Hall located at 124 N. Preston St. Joaquin, TX 75954.

David’s Daily Devotion for July 26

July 26, 2022 - Good Morning!  It’s Tuesday, July 26.

On this day in 1863, a man passed away at the age of 70.  In those seven decades this man -

*Fought in the War of 1812
*Lived for three years with a Cherokee tribe
*Was elected to Congress
*Served as a US Senator
*Was governor of Tennessee (AND Texas!)
*Led the Texas army to victory at San Jacinto
*Was the first president of the Republic of Texas
*Ran for president of the United States

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