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Governor Abbott Appoints Abney To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard “Blair” Abney to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 6, 2025. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.

Point... Counterpoint

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Hello everyone! Once again it’s that time of the week where me and my esteemed colleague debate important topics of the day in Point/Counterpoint! The questions this week are 1. What do you think of the current proposed economic plan from Vice President Harris and 2. What effect will RFK’s dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Trump have?

Briefs

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Everyone is cordially invited to attend the Annual Homecoming and Approaching 117th Birthday of Milam Chapel United Methodist Church located on Moore Lane in Milam. Pastor Joyce White August 25th. Sunday School 10:45am, Morning Worship 11:30am and Evening Service at 3:00pm. The message will be by Rev. Jason Copes, Pastor of Abundant Life United Methodist Church, Lufkin along with choir and congregation. Your presence will be appreciated, Food will be served in the cafeteria.
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Pet Talk

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Whether you see your pet's footprints on the hood of your car, in the sand on the beach, or in a light blanket of snow, the indentions left behind by our furry friends' paw pads are adorable. While we most often associate paw pads with cute critter prints, they're also vital to our pets' survival and play, an essential function in their daily lives.

THE MAGIC OF LICORICE

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I must admit that I love the taste of licorice. I always have. Now I know that most people don’t, and it is difficult to find any who can “take it or leave it”. You either love it or hate it. My wife is in the latter category. I have had to limit my intake of the sweet, black, chewy, delicacy since our marriage.