Raise Awareness with Blue Ribbons for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Who holds the answer to child abuse?

We all do.

April 2, 2021 - Preventing child abuse is not a responsibility that is only appropriate for parents and families. In fact, it is an action in which each of us can participate. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something... and together we can do anything! Together... we can prevent child abuse.

“Where Have the Car Hood Ornaments Gone?” by Neal Murphy

April 1, 2021 - As a young lad back in the 1950's, one of my favorite things to do was to ogle all the new cars that appeared in the local dealerships every October. I would examine details of interest on all the new models. I particularly enjoyed the hood ornaments peculiar to every brand auto. The all had hood ornaments on them, and I knew just by looking at the ornament what make car it was. Fast forward to today: you do not see a hood ornament on any car. What happened to them?

My Five Cents by Senator Nichols

A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

Sarah Caroline Barton

11/19/1997 - 3/24/2021

Well, Sarah, where do I begin?
It’s very apparent, that you had many a friend!
You’ve left us way to soon!
Lots of folks loved you to the moon!

People say that you never met a stranger!
And I know that you weren’t afraid of any danger!
You lived life to the fullest!
You were actually one of the coolest!

DSHS Launches Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler

Registration available for vaccine clinics by DSHS and some other public health entities

Don’t Mess With Texas® Scholarship Contest Opens To High School Seniors; Entry Deadline March 31, 2021

Contest applications due March 31, 2021

March 30, 2020 - Applications are now available for the 2021 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest. This contest recognizes Texas high school seniors who are taking an active role in litter prevention in their school or community.

Stateline Lawn Care

Stateline Lawn Care - Quality Work Guaranteed - Lawn maintenance services offered. Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Blowing, Hedge and Shrub, Pruning, Light Tree Trimming, Weed Control, Leaf Cleanup and Bush Hogging. (Broadcast seeding and fertilization will be offered soon) Contact 318-471-5352.

“The Shirt Off My Own Back” By Doug Fincher

March 29, 2021 - In the 70’s while I was Pastor of the Fletcher Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lumberton, Texas, I became friends with church-member Gordon Reynolds. Our interest in hunting and fishing gave rise to many fishing and hunting trips across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. A squirrel hunting trip with Gordon was always one to remember.

Capitol Update from Rep. Paddie: Half-way Point of 87th Legislative Session

March 27, 2021 - Last week saw another the marathon hearing in the State Affairs committee and the House passed its first bills of the session. Last week also represented the half-way point of the 87th Legislative Session.

Fair Housing Month Is Coming Up

March 27, 2021 - The Board of Directors of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District has designated April 2021 as Fair Housing Month in Deep East Texas. Its recently adopted resolution recognizes the significance of Fair Housing Month as an important time to acknowledge, better understand, and support Equal Housing Opportunity.

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