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The Pineland City Council met in regular session July 18. Their agenda was moderate. Leading off the the meeting Denna Forse addressed the council in regards to holding a ragball tournament August 5 as a fundraiser for Lainey Forse’s 5K run against cancer at the City Park. The council would decide after a brief discussion to unanimously approve said fundraiser with Patsy Kilcrease making the motion and Demond Williams seconding. The council would next amend City Ordinance 252 regarding the discharging of fireworks to include all the dates already established by the state of Texas.

On Wednesday, July 19th, Curtis Buckner of the VFW Post 10351 offers a $500 donation check to Doddy Tamal of the Salvation Army Food Bank, with several friends in attendance to witness the generous help from the VFW. The VFW is able to help so many groups in Sabine County because of generous donations and the proceeds from the weekly Bingo games enjoyed at the VFW Post on Thursday nights. Thank you VFW Post 10351 for all your help and generosity!

On July 23, 225 years ago, hundreds of miles from Texas, one of the least known influential figures in Texas history was born. Because of one event she named herself “The Mother of Texas,” not knowing that she was mistaken. Still, Jane Long’s journey from Maryland to Natchez, Mississippi to Alexandria, Louisiana to Nacogdoches, Texas, to the Bolivar Peninsula, to San Antonio may have earned her the right to wear that title.

Pictured above front and center is Tammy Hare of the Helping Hands receiving $474 worth of much needed school supplies from the VFW Post 10351. VFW members (from L-R) in attendance are Phylis Buckner, Carol Waller, Jim Waller, Curtis Buckner, Christine Johnston, Sherry Thibodeaux, and Wanda Hand. Helping Hands is another local organization that helps so many people in the area.

Thanks to the PACT Act, millions of Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for VA health care and benefits. While there is no deadline to apply for PACT Actrelated benefits, there is urgency.

Angelina College officials on Thursday gathered in recognition of the nearly $3 million Title V grant awarded by the U. S. Department of Education. In 2022, AC was one of just 78 higher education institutions selected as a Title V recipient. According to the Title V page on the Angelina College web site, the Title V grant lists two major components: 1) Establish new technology programs for in-demand occupations, and 2) Develop and strengthen support services.

While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. “What’s good for us is good for our pets,” said Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation, an environment education and stewardship program, and President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, small engines and battery power, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars.

As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a highheat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water that can help ensure everyone’s safety as temperatures climb.

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, stranded with only wreckage to survive, a new generation of elite survivalists will take on a seemingly impossible challenge in the all-new Discovery Channel series NAKED AND AFRAID CASTAWAYS, premiering Sunday, July 30.

Sabine County Firefighters have had a busy week and an even busier summer. From brush fires to structure-destroying devastation, every part of the county has been affected. Monday morning at 9:35 a.m., members of Commissioners Court voted to place the county under burn ban, effective immediately. Check out our website for more photos.