WHY CHRISTMAS
Luke 2:11-14 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” By Van Yandell Interesting is inadequate to describe the phenomenon of Christmas celebrations around the world. Over 160 of the 195 countries in the world celebrate the birth of our precious Savior. Dates and…
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John Whitehead’s Commentary John & Nisha Whitehead December 22, 2025 “When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to…
Read MoreMultiple Mexican nationals indicted for federal immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER, Texas – Multiple Mexican nationals have been indicted for federal immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Leonardo Chalchi, 50, was arrested on October 16, 2025, in Smith County for evading arrest. It was then determined that Chalchi is a citizen of Mexico and allegedly in…
Read MoreWarm, dry holiday weather elevates wildfire risk across Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages extra caution over holiday season Warm, dry conditions and dry vegetation are increasing wildfire risks under high wind conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service urges extra caution during the holidays. (Texas A&M Forest Service) Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, along with freeze-cured grasses are raising wildfire risks during the holidays across…
Read MoreEast Region Texas A&M AgriLife Conference and Expo set for Jan. 16 in Tyler
Event offers Texas Department of Agriculture and Structural Pest Control Service continuing education units The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the East Region Texas A&M AgriLife Conference and Expo on Jan. 16 in Tyler. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the East Region Texas A&M AgriLife Conference and Expo on Jan. 16 in Tyler. (Sam Craft/Texas…
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After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House
By Fred Schulte, KFF Health News December 23, 2025 Lisa Farris worried that a nasty infection from recent liposuction and a tummy tuck was rapidly getting worse. So she phoned the cosmetic surgery center to ask if she should head to the emergency room, she alleges in a lawsuit. The nurse who took the call…
Read MoreAll seven Upshur County school districts will remain in their same classification and division for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons
The Seven Districts and Their Classifications: Gilmer ISD – 878.5 students (Class 4A Division II) New Diana ISD – 339 students (Class 3A Division II) Harmony ISD – 258 students (Class 3A Division II) Union Grove ISD – 228.5 students (Class 2A Division I) Ore City ISD – 212 students (Class 2A Division I) Big…
Read MoreSBA Relief Still Available to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Spring Storms
Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Jan. 21, 2026 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by thunderstorms, straight-line winds and tornadoes occurring April…
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