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Abbott demands probe into power outages
Abbott demands probe into power outages
More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. The Austin American- Statesman reported Abbott has ordered the Public Utility Commission to conduct an immediate study into why the Houston area has again been hit by widespread power outages. 07/18/2024 04:00 AM
Trust in the Lord; not the things of this world
Trust in the Lord; not the things of this world
It has been hot and the temperatures look to continue to be hot in the weeks to come. I pray you all are drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated in this heat. 07/11/2024 04:00 AM
Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat
Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat
A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported. 07/11/2024 04:00 AM
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still
The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo is this weekend, July 4-6. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM
Fire safety urged for Fourth of July
Fire safety urged for Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM
Always wanting more
Always wanting more
OBSERVANCES 06/27/2024 04:00 AM
Electric demand could nearly double by 2030
Electric demand could nearly double by 2030
GARY BORDERS 06/27/2024 04:00 AM
Turn to the Lord
Turn to the Lord
MITCH’S CORNER 06/27/2024 04:00 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The term as currently used, explains using legal statutes as political weapons against an opponent. 06/20/2024 04:00 AM
Stay strong in the Lord
Stay strong in the Lord
This past week was a very busy, but fun week at the 2024 Freestone County Fair. The new facility was awesome. 06/20/2024 04:00 AM
Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns
Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns
Drought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle. 06/20/2024 04:00 AM
The Lord will give us strength always
The Lord will give us strength always
Katy and I got away for a couple of days this past week. We needed it for sure. We just rested and enjoyed a few good meals. It was good to not do any work for several days. 06/13/2024 04:00 AM
Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid
Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid
Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported. 06/13/2024 04:00 AM
Phelan wins re-election, seeks speaker post again
Phelan wins re-election, seeks speaker post again
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, narrowly won re-election in a hotly contested runoff race and has vowed to seek his third term as speaker, drawing threats from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to oppose any of his supporters in the 2024 primary. 06/06/2024 04:00 AM
The Lord will give us strength always
The Lord will give us strength always
I’m so glad it is summer, but that doesn’t mean it slows down. It is still busy. I have already attended a workshop and have several more conferences and a book to read this summer. 06/06/2024 04:00 AM
Additional disaster assistance approved
Additional disaster assistance approved
Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported. Counties eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program include Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker. 05/30/2024 04:00 AM
Technology is the way
Technology is the way
OBSERVANCES 05/30/2024 04:00 AM
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