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I am finally moving my clothes back into my closet. The back of my closet was the epicenter of the giant water leak of 2025, where the sprinkler pipe broke and flooded our condo.

None of us in our right minds can imagine the horror of seeing a wall of rushing muddy water about to engulf cars, buildings, trees and people. God willing we will never have to know this nor will we ever have to suffer the heartbreak of knowing our loved ones survived, or perished in, this kind of catastrophe.

We all know that Texas Hill Country has been devastated. We are always called to serve. You can help locally by dropping off needed supplies in the VFW foyer 24/7 or Thursdays in the afternoon. - Curtis Buckner and VFW POST 10351 Subject: Urgent Call for Disaster Relief Operations VFW Posts Across Texas Comrade Commanders, As we continue to support communities affected by recent disasters across our great state, the Dept of Texas is asking Posts and members to rally together in the spirit of service and camaraderie that embodies the Texas VFW.

New Juvi Books: “Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray”, and “Bad Kitty Meets the Baby”.

San Augustine County Court Activity June 18, 2025 – Judge Craig Mixson Kenneth Franklin Gibson, 44, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 20 Months State Jail, Probated 24 Months, $2500 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Sharon Renee Hampton, 34, Pled True to the Judgment Adjudicating Guilt for Possession of Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 12 Months State Jail, $2500 Fine, $550 Attorney Fee Sharon Renee Hampton, 34, Pled True to the Judgment Adjudicating Guilt for Endangering Child and was Sentenced to 12 Months State Jail, $2500 Fine, $275 Attorney Fee Stacey Dewayne Holmes, 44, was found Guilty to the charge of Assault Family Violence and was Sentenced to 3 Years TDCJID, Probated 3 Years, $2000 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $550 Attorney Fee Zachary LaCharles Lane, 37, was found Guilty to the charge of Driving while Intoxicated and was Sentenced to 180 Days County Jail, Probated 12 Months, $2000 Fine, $470 Court Cost, $60 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee William Neal Norton, 42, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 5 Years Deferred Adjudication, $2000 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee David Anthony Roberts, 58, was found Guilty to the charge of Forgery and was Sentenced to 2 Years State Jail, Probated 3 Years, $1000 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $1650 Attorney Fee, $6239.34 Restitution Brandy Rae Smith, 40, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 20 Months Deferred Adjudication, $3000 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Julie Ann Williamson, 49, was found Guilty to the charge of Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility and was Sentenced to 2 Years Deferred Adjudication, $1500 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Julie Ann Williamson, 49, was found Guilty to the charge of Tampering with Physical Evidence and was Sentenced to 2 Years Deferred Adjudication, $1500 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $275 Attorney Fee Robert Adam Winsett, 44, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 18 Months Deferred Adjudication, $2000 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee.

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Sitting in silence this morning, I try to steady my breath and clear my mind. I’ve turned off the television, but I can’t unhear the news, can’t unsee the devastation. So, I sit, in silence and let the tears fall. Texas, my Texas is devastateddrowning in sorrow, so much loss, so much destruction. This moment is weightedso heavy, the space so thick with grief, but we must sit here. We must hold it in our arms and breathe it deep into our lungs. I haven’t been able to process much yet, but amidst the tears, I haven’t stopped praying. I want to write more, but my feelings are too loud, so today, I will instead report on what we know.