East Texas Passing Academy
The 20th annual East Texas Passing Academy will be held at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer on July 6th – 7th from 5:30-8:30p.m. The camp is for athletes entering grades 6-12. Each camper will receive personal training from the coaches as well as in-depth training in fundamentals. The cost of the camp is $100,…
Read MoreThe Unfinished Revolution: When Rights Become Privileges
John Whitehead’s Commentary By John & Nisha Whitehead July 01, 2026 “What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?”—Thomas Jefferson What exactly are Americans celebrating this Fourth of July? Two hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence…
Read MorePre-Registration Now Open for the 86th Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors
July 1, 2026 Temple, Texas TEMPLE, TX – The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is pleased to announce that pre-registration is now open for the 86th Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors. The Annual Meeting will be held September 28–29, 2026 at Kalahari Resort in Round Rock,…
Read More$1 MILLION POWERBALL® PRIZE REMAINS UNCLAIMED; TICKET TO EXPIRE AUG. 1
Winning ticket was purchased in Austin for Feb. 2 drawing; Due to weekend office closures, an in-person claim must made by July 31 at 5 p.m. local time AUSTIN — A winning Powerball® ticket worth $1 million for the drawing held on Feb. 2 will soon expire. The ticket, matching all five of the white…
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Paw-tying Safely: Fourth Of July Pet Precautions
This Fourth of July marks the United States’ 250th birthday, and the air is buzzing with excitement for the cookouts, fireworks, and sunbathing to come. However, pet owners are encouraged to keep their pets’ safety in mind, as the holiday can also present potential hazards. Dr. Gabriela Rivas, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas…
Read MoreSocial Security Record And Your Military Service
Ask Rusty – Why Doesn’t My Social Security Record Show All My Military Earnings? Dear Rusty:When I look at my earnings on my Social Security account, I see that in 1955 and 1956 have no earnings. I was in the U.S. Navy as a first officer and have my DD-214 paperwork which shows my military…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Health urges fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July
(EAST TEXAS) – As families gear up for Fourth of July festivities, CHRISTUS Health is urging the community to use extra caution with fireworks and to follow proper safety practices to prevent holiday injuries. According to the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory, more than 13,000 people suffered fireworks-related injuries last year. The agency also reported that…
Read MoreGrowing conditions split by rain: improved moisture, lingering drought
Texas Crop and Weather Report – by Adam Russell Growing conditions for summer crops are a mixed bag of results based on rainfall over the past 90 days, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While soil moisture conditions have improved for much of the state, too much of a good thing, like rain, can also bring…
Read More✨ The July Issue Has Arrived—Come Find Your Sparkle
July has a way of reminding us that a little light can go a long way. Whether it’s the glow of fireworks, the magic of a story that stays with you long after the final page, or the spark of a new creative idea, this month’s issue of The Lone Star Literary Life Magazine is…
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