David’s Daily Devotion for July 17

July 17, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

On this day, in 2009, Walter Cronkite died. He was the anchorman of the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981. That was a time before 24-hour cable and the Internet, a time when people watched the same TV program at the same time. And most of America watched "Uncle Walter" deliver the news of the day.

Shelby County Democrat Meeting Canceled

July 17, 2024 - The Shelby County Democratic meeting is canceled for Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Gov. Abbott Announces 11 Counties Added To Federal Disaster Declaration For April-June Severe Weather

July 16, 2024 - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 11 additional Texas counties for the federal disaster declaration for the severe weather and flooding that began on April 26 and occurred through June 5. With this FEMA approval of 11 new counties for Public Assistance programs, qualifying entities in 69 total counties are now eligible to apply.

"Getting Down and Dirty in the Garden" by Greg Grant

Now is the time to prepare your soil for a fall garden.

David's Daily Devotion for July 16

July 16, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, July 16.

N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

July 15, 2024 - On July 9, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

FEMA Advises Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster

July 15, 2024 – Texans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Beryl. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.

Still Waters Cowboy Church Hosting Youth Events

July 15, 2024 - Still Waters Cowboy Church is having Youth Arena Team Dummy Roping in the Youth Building on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm.

On Saturday, July 20 enjoy movie night in the Arena. Still Waters Cowboy Church is located at 1699 TX 315, Carthage, TX 75633.

David’s Daily Devotion for July 12

July 12, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Friday, July 12.

I first met Alice West in 2017, when I arrived in Center, Texas as Worship Minister at First Baptist Church. She was our organist and she welcomed me to town with a warm smile and a kind word. It made me feel special. But then I noticed that that was the way Alice greeted everyone, and it was the way she greeted me hundreds of times over the last seven years.

Harris Fund Accepting Applications from Shelby County Nonprofits

July 11, 2024 - The John Harris Community Fund held at East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF) in Tyler, Texas, will be accepting grant applications now through 5pm July 15, 2024.

“John Reagan Harris was a generous benefactor, giving both his time and his resources to many groups and worthy causes in and around Center,” said Kyle Penney, President of East Texas Communities Foundation.

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