April 9, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, April 9.

I'm a city boy. I was born in Texas' biggest city, Houston, and spent my first 30 years there. Then I lived in Dallas for the next 15. We've become a nation of urban dwellers. In 2020, only 20% of Americans were considered "country people". In 1900, 60% of us lived in the country or in small towns. In 1800, 95% of Americans lived outside of cities. It's not surprising, then, that many of our hymns, largely written before 1900, include words and references related to farming and the rural life.

Vegetables can be successfully produced in large containers.

April 5, 2024 - On April 3, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the East Lamar public water system, 2100006, 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.

April 4, 2024 – With the widely anticipated total eclipse fast approaching, we know many may be planning to view this phenomenon from a boat or the shores of area waterways. With their often-unobstructed view of the horizon, scenic beauty and lower levels of light pollution, any of the more than 50 bodies of water in the path of totality across the state will make for a truly unique vantage point.

Water marker sign

April 3, 2024 - Recently someone had removed the water marker sign from CR 4323 which indicates the water level for the safety of drivers.