David's Daily Devotion for September 12

September 12, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, September 12.

Last night, members of the First Baptist Center choir visited a home bound woman in our community. Once a month, instead of meeting for our regular mid-week rehearsal, we leave the church to go out and sing for someone who is no longer able to leave their house and come to church. This ministry has been going on for a year and a half and has been such a blessing to our singers.

David's Daily Devotion for September 11

September 11, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, September 11.

I've always been a reader. I can remember, when I was a kid, staying up after my bedtime, reading under the blanket with a flashlight. That's probably why I had to start wearing glasses in 3rd grade. In my old age I find myself reading more and more. Being somewhat of a solitary soul, I have to admit that I sometimes prefer the company of a good book to the company of people. And so, today, I'm thinking about famous last lines from famous books. Here's a few of my favorites.

"Summer Is Over" by Greg Grant

Oxblood lilies burst into bloom across Texas at the end of summer, just as the school year begins.

Teal Season Begins in Texas Sept. 14

September 10, 2024 - Teal hunting season opens September 14, 2024 and with wet conditions prevailing in many areas of Texas, hunters will have ample opportunities to harvest birds.

“The Blue Roof” by Neal Murphy

September 10, 2024 - In the late 1940s my dad installed a new composition roof on our house. For some reason he selected a dark blue color instead of the usual brown. Little did he know at the time that this decision may have saved a life.

I was in elementary school around 1944 and our family was eating breakfast that morning. Dad would be going to his job at the courthouse and Mom to her beauty shop. They would drop me off at the grammar school for a day of education. Just a routine day before us.

TxDOT Prepares for Impacts of Storm in East Texas

September 10, 2024 – As Tropical Storm Francine approaches the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast, TxDOT wants motorists to be prepared for possible heavy rainfall that could impact East Texas. Francine is expected to grow to Hurricane strength by landfall on Wednesday, but rain is expected on Wednesday in the Lufkin District ahead of the storm’s landfall.

Lufkin District crews are preparing and will monitor roadways, ditches, and other areas prone to flooding throughout the day on Wednesday and into Thursday.

David's Daily Devotion for September 10

September 10, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, September 10.

Tomorrow at 9am, there will be a brief ceremony in front of our historic courthouse, in the center of Center. A ceremony to remember 911, that morning in September of 2001 when America came under terrorist attack. Hard to believe that it's been 23 years since that dark day.

September Wellness Wednesday to Feature "Finding Balance on the Road to Success"

Sponsored by McWilliams Heating Plumbing

September 9, 2024 - Wellness Wednesday will be held on September 18 at 12 noon at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office. This month’s speaker will be Stacy Dicks with McWilliams Heating Plumbing, this month’s sponsor. Her presentation is “Finding Balance on the Road to Success: Are We Traveling Through Life on a Flat Tire?”

Not really loving those Lovebugs?

Photo credit: Austin Ford September 6, 2024 - I saw my first one earlier last week, on the 2nd day of September. A mated pair of lovebugs, and ‘love’ was not the first thought to come into my mind. Few insects bring as much contempt as the lovebug.

"Fall Rose Pruning Tips" by Greg Grant

To look their best each fall, roses need a light pruning around Labor Day.

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