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My Five Cents: Top Exporter, Biorefinery, Rusk State Hospital, Opioid Settlement, Special Election

February 24, 2022 - On February 24, 1836, William B. Travis penned his letter at the Alamo alerting the recipients that the garrison was surrounded, and the Texan Army was outnumbered by Santa Ana and the Mexican Army. The letter, a passionate plea for aid, would become one of the most well-known letters in American history. He famously signed the letter “Victory or Death.”

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Texas named top exporter among states

David’s Daily Devotion for Feb. 24

February 24, 2022 - Good Morning!  It's Thursday, February 24.

On February 24, 1909, a new business was started. It was called the Hudson Motor Car Company. It was very successful. At its' peak it was a close third to Ford and Chevy.  Millions of people around the world drove Hudson cars.

So, seen many Hudson's on the road lately? Ever seen a Hudson? Probably not, since they went out of business close to seventy years ago! Success is fleeting. Here today, gone tomorrow.

David’s Daily Devotion for Feb. 23

February 23, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, February 23.

Quick! What’s the last word in the Bible? Did you guess “amen”? That’s right! In Revelation 22:21 the apostle John writes, “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all. Amen.” How appropriate that the Bible ends with that word, since, in the Bible, it is most often used at the end of prayers and proclamations of praise. It's the same way you and I use it today. "So be it!" "It is true!"

TPWD Seeks Input on Texas Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2022-23

February 23, 2022 – Defining reservoir boundaries and modified harvest regulations on designated waterbodies highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes. The proposed changes also include modified regulations on the Red River Tributaries for prevention of transfer of invasive carp, largemouth bass harvest regulations correction, clarification of striped bass species information, and Sam Rayburn Reservoir county designation.

David’s Daily Devotion for Feb. 22

February 22, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, February 22.

Yesterday - on President's Day - we looked at the religious affiliations of our chief executives. We found that all but three were officially connected to some denomination, to some church. These three included Andrew Johnson, Thomas Jefferson, and, surprisingly, Abraham Lincoln. I say surprisingly, because no other president, no other politician for that matter, has so powerfully used the Bible in their speeches, as did Lincoln.

Unique Boutique Hosting Presidents Day Sale Today Only!

February 21, 2022 - The Unique Boutique is having a Presidents Day Sale TODAY only! Sweaters, Blazers, Coats, and Jackets are ½ price! We also have an excellent selection of Prom Dresses and Valentine's Day items for 50% off! Come by the store today and take advantage of our Presidents Day Sale! We are open from 9-4 Monday through Friday. Check back with us tomorrow for more great deals! For more information, please give us a call at 936-591-8190. Thank you and have a blessed holiday.

"Black History Salute to Gertrude Johnson Lane" by Joan Garrett

February 21, 2022 - Ms. Gertrude Johnson Lane was elected the first African American female Mayor of San Augustine, Texas where she served for about 10 years.

At 92 at the time of her death, Cousin Gertrude Lane had lived a very productive life. I had been in Center for a while when her life ended and I was able to attend the funeral services. Life came to a close after an extended time in the local nursing home where she and her husband William Lane had shared a room before his death.

David’s Daily Devotion for Feb. 19

February 19, 20222 - Good Morning! It’s Saturday, February 19.

Part of the training that goes into becoming a Navy pilot involves learning what to do . . . when you crash. Often, it's been found, when a plane crash lands into water, that the pilot loses all sense of what's up and what's down – and may actually be swimming toward the bottom instead of the surface. The trainers teach a surefire solution – blow out a little air and follow the bubbles – they always go to the top!

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