Gov. Abbott Announces Over $1.4 Million In Grants to E. Texas Veteran Service Organizations

Photo: Texas Veterans Commission

Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 28

September 24, 2024 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Saturday, September 28.

This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation.

Center HS Alumni Association Announces Hall of Honor Recipients

September 24, 2024 - The Center High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2024 Hall of Honor recipients are Janette Searcy Wittmann, Class of 1950; Frank E Parker, Jr., Class of 1974; and Fannie Watson, Class of 1948 (Tenaha High School) with 47 years of service with Center ISD. Please join the CHS Alumni Association on September 28, 2024 at 10am at the Windham Civic Center to honor these outstanding individuals for their accomplishments and service.

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 24

September 24, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, September 24.

We continue today with our week-long series on dealing with disappointment. Our focus includes a biblical place that holds an important place in Jesus' ministry and in the story of the early church. We know this place as the Upper Room.

“Turk’s Cap Provides Nectar for Hummingbirds” by Greg Grant

Turk’s cap is a Texas tough, easy to grow native perennial.

“Booted, New Orleans Style” by Neal Murphy

September 23, 2024 - In the year 2000 my computer did not crash, nor did the world come to an end as was predicted by many people. However, I did visit the Crescent City in June for the very first time. I have lived within a four-hour drive but never felt the urge to actually visit the city until my daughter, Kay, called me with some news.

DSHS Rallies Support for the Fight Against Congenital Syphilis

Testing and treatment key to turning the tide

September 18, 2024 - The Texas Department of State Health Services is putting a statewide focus on congenital syphilis, a disease that has profound effects on hundreds of babies in Texas each year. Congenital syphilis cases rose from 166 in 2017 to 922 in 2022, the most recent year with final data, tracking with an increase in syphilis among adults. Texas accounted for 25 percent of the congenital syphilis cases in the United States in 2022 compared with roughly 10 percent of total births.

David's Daily Devotion for September 18

September 18, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, September 18.

Two Hundred JCC Students Attend Fall Leadership Conference, Lunch with Rotary

White-tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season

September 17, 2024 — Good news for hunters! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists anticipate an exceptional white-tailed deer season this fall. The 2024-25 archery-only season kicks off September 28 and hunters should expect to have good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks.

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