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Public Notice Tenaha Independent School District Accepting Bids

June 7, 2022 - Notice is hereby given that Tenaha Independent School District has issued the following Request for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations for Bids (IFB) on the following:

Four (4) New Houses

These items will be bid according to all applicable EDGAR provisions. Bid
specifications can be obtained from Don Fallin, Superintendent, Tenaha ISD at 138 College Street, Tenaha, Texas, 75974; Phone: 936-248-5000 ext. 201 and on the district’s website; www.tenahaisd.com

World Food Safety Day Spotlights Global Health Threat

June 7, 2022 - Imagine a global sickness that spreads faster than HIV and kills more than malaria.

Foodborne illness impacts global health with over 200 diseases that have a direct link to eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances. Each year, 600 million people worldwide get sick from foodborne infections leading to 420,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

Here is another fact: foodborne illness is preventable.

“Bowhunter By Fall” Aims to Prepare Archers for Fall Hunting Season

June 6, 2022 – Texans desiring to harvest their own meals, improve on or a learn a new skill and take part in outdoor adventures can do just that through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program. “Bowhunter by Fall” is a series of monthly and bi-monthly e-newsletters filled with videos and clips, giving archers the skills to travel from behind the keyboard to behind the bow just in time for the fall hunting season.

David’s Daily Devotion for June 4

June 4, 2022 - On June 4, 1989, a man stood up to power, and made a difference. In Beijing, China, since April of that year, students had been gathering in Tiananmen Square, to protest the oppressive Chinese government. They marched for free speech. They demonstrated for democracy. They worked for change.

TPWD Free Fishing Day Arrives in Texas June 4

June 3, 2022 – Anglers across Texas are marking their calendars and packing their tackle boxes for Free Fishing Day June 4. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.

Texas Game Wardens See Reduction in Citations During Memorial Day Weekend

June 3, 2022 – Texas Game Wardens issued fewer boating-related citations over Memorial Day weekend than they did in 2021. They cited increased boating safety awareness and patrols by game wardens and other marine safety officers as contributors to a drop in incidents.

Between Friday and Monday, 352 game wardens conducted 10,218 safety checks on vessels, issuing 62 fewer citations than they did the year before. Texas Game Warden Colonel Chad Jones attributed this decrease to factors including expansion of boating safety awareness outreach.

"As Cool As A Cucumber" by Neal Murphy

June 3, 2022 - I am sure that you have heard the little phrase “as cool as a cucumber”. It is usually used to describe a person who is very calm and in control of their emotions. These individuals are further described as composed and self-possessed, as in “despite the mishap, Margaret was as cool as a cucumber.”

David's Daily Devotion for June 3

June 3, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, June 3.

Yesterday, children from all over America met in Washington D.C. for the National Spelling Bee. That’s been happening every year since 1925. This year the winner received a trophy and 50,000 dollars!

Take Charge of Your Family’s Safety This Hurricane Season

June 2, 2022 – The days are long, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are warming, and hurricane season is here once again. Just hearing this news could bring about significant stress, especially if you’ve been through a previous disaster. To combat stress, take action now. Each positive action you take can help you feel better and more in control.

Look for steps you and your family can take to prepare ahead of time for any disaster-related needs. It’s time to make a plan today.

David's Daily Devotion for June 2

June 2, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, June 2.

Did you go to Vacation Bible School when you were a kid? I imagine you did. Lots of great memories. The 2022 version of VBS is different, in many ways, from the ones I remember. But some things remain the same.

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