Outdoors

Body Congratulations to Jake Drennan, Kane Ross and Caden Wright for qualifying to compete in the Bassmaster High School National Championship on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee this summer!

Body NEW BOOK: “Dead Fall” by Brad Thor; “Death Behind Every Door”, “Market for Murder”, “Legacy of Blood” and “Bitter Reckoning” by Heather Graham; “King’s Ransom” by Janet Evanovich; “Evergreen Christmas” by Janet Dailey; “The Couple’s Secret” by Lisa Regan; and “Coeds and Cattails”...

Body The Enchanted Bookshop opened this weekend to success. The children have worked so hard and their talent and joy radiates. You still have a chance to catch performances this weekend at Hemphill Little Theater just off the square. Visit their Facebook for showtimes.

Body I hope you and your family had a happy New Year and stayed safe and warm during the recent winter weather. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving and representing East and Southeast Texas.

Body Sepsis, a condition in which the immune system spirals out of control in response to an infection, is one of the most life-threatening health concerns a horse can face.

Body Thank You, Lord. Decades ago, I needed God’s help in encouraging the participation of a large group of ladies for an event. I prayed to God for words to invite them to sign up willingly and even enthusiastically.

Body Sunday morning at The Refuge Church in Milam, TX was full of celebration, worship, the Word and eleven baptisims. What a wonderful day! The Refuge invites you to come and worship with us and study God’s Word. Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Body Defining moments change not only how we see things but how we live going forward. They are transformative. They may take us by surprise, or they burst open like a bud we expected to bloom; each moment flickers like the burning wick of a candle.

Body I knew it was going to rain. I looked up the weather before I headed out, and there was a 94% chance of rain at 7:00.

Body Shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the “Dogs For Defense” program was established by the federal government. A few dogs were utilized in World War One and were amazingly efficient soldiers, including Sgt.