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Those who have an ear let them hear
One of the greatest mysteries is the perplexing relationship between God and humans. I cannot think of a more glorious yet frustrating subject. Especially when it comes to people trying to find answers when all they have is questions. I’ve counseled and given psychological first aid to those who have gone through a traumatic crisis…
Read MoreVeterans connect on Buddy Check Day
AUSTIN, TX – The 11th day of each month is Buddy Check Day to remind Texas veterans to check in with other veterans. By getting in touch with others, veterans may enjoy camaraderie, check on each other’s well-being and connect another veteran with a service they can use. Buddy Check can be as simple as…
Read MoreMail-in Voting
By DR. JAMES FINCK With mail-in voting becoming such an important political issue today, it is worth the time to examine similar issues in history. I have written on this before, but with the blocking of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, it is worth reexamining. The debate is between protecting voting, not from just…
Read MoreUpshur County Health Fair to save local patients’ lives by hosting much-needed drive
Have a heart – make an appointment to donate blood with Carter BloodCare Upshur County Health Fair to save local patients’ lives by hosting much-needed drive GILMER, Texas (Feb. 21, 2022) – Heart disease never stops taking lives, regardless of time of day, month or year. It remains the number one killer of women and…
Read MoreTJC spring musical, ‘Something Rotten,’ set Feb. 23-26
For their spring musical, the Tyler Junior College departments of music, theatre and dance will take a Shakespearean spin with the comic farce, “Something Rotten.” The show runs 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 23-26 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Wise Auditorium located in the Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center. Admission is $10 for adults…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
February 21, 2022) – Texas gas prices have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.19/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 21.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 88.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: The Grand Journey West Part IV
By JIM “PAPPY” MOORE After our grand journey had taken us to Lubbock, Texas, then on to Durango, Colorado, then to Yellowstone Park, up through Montana, and to our destination of Lewiston, Idaho, we headed further west to Puget Sound, Washington and down to Portland, Oregon. Hugging the coast for a while, we would then…
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Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Conroe On Crime Related To Illegal Immigration
Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Conroe On Crime Related To Illegal Immigration AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable in Conroe on crime related to illegal immigration. The Governor was joined by members of law enforcement and families whose loved ones were killed by illegal immigrants. The families shared their stories with the…
Read MorePets Fur People Pet of the Week – Austin
Austin is available for adoption at the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler. This cutie is a 4-month-old hound mix with a great personality. Austin is going to be a mid-size boy when he is grown. Right now, he weighs about 30 pounds. Austin has been neutered, is current on starting vaccinations including rabies…
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