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Jesus healed the blind man while the Pharisees stayed in darknessThe Pharisees were frequently around to challenge whatever Jesus said or did. All of us know what it’s like to be criticized, but our Savior was bombarded by criticism from these religious leaders.
THE TEXAS A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day on Sept. 16 in College Station. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/ Texas A&M AgriLife

THE TEXAS A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day on Sept. 16 in College Station. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day set for Sept. 16

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day on Sept. 16 in College Station.The field-based program will take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the TexasA&M Ecology and Natural Resources Teaching Area, 1622 Observatory Road.

Sept. 15 webinar to focus on shoreline management

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Shoreline Plant and Woody Vegetation Management” on Sept. 15 from 6-7:30 p.m.The cost is $35, and advanced registration is required at tx.ag/ ShorelineManagement.The webinar offers one integrated pest management continuing education...

‘Wings in the Garden’ event Sept. 26 in Bryan

“Wings in the Garden” is a free, family-friendly celebration of pollinators hosted by the Texas Master Gardeners in Brazos County on Sept. 26, at the Demonstration Idea Garden, 2619 W. Texas Highway 21 in Bryan.The event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public.The Texas...
INFORMATION FROM available population surveys and precipitation trends across much of the state indicate hunters can anticipate an average-togood fall hunting season across key game species. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sacco/ Texas A&M AgriLife

INFORMATION FROM available population surveys and precipitation trends across much of the state indicate hunters can anticipate an average-togood fall hunting season across key game species. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sacco/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Hunting outlook good

Encouraged to report signs of New World screwworm Based on available population surveys and precipitation trends across much of the state, hunters can anticipate an average-togood fall hunting season across key game species, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.This relatively...

Twelve sentenced Aug 24 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday,Aug. 24, with District Judge Carson T. Campbell presiding.* Synthea Dashone Arms, 35, of Caldwell; manufacture deliver controlled substance PG 1>=4G<200G -- first degree felony; Defendant entered a plea of guilty and was...

School zone safety

While kids and families are gathering school supplies, Texas drivers should be gearing up for the return of school-related traffic.That means paying extra attention in school zones and always driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.School zones can be chaotic places, with people in a rush...
SNOOK SPJST YOUTH CLUB MEMBERS baked almost 82 dozen kolaches, sausage rolls, cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls at the annual kolache baking school in Snook. The baked goods were sold in the annual Country Store held in conjunction with the Snook Volunteer Fire Department’s barbecue fundraiser.

SNOOK SPJST YOUTH CLUB MEMBERS baked almost 82 dozen kolaches, sausage rolls, cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls at the annual kolache baking school in Snook. The baked goods were sold in the annual Country Store held in conjunction with the Snook Volunteer Fire Department’s barbecue fundraiser.

Appraisal review board members needed

Applications are currently being accepted from citizens who would like to serve as an Appraisal Review Board (ARB) member for Burleson County.The ARB is a citizen board that resolves disputes over appraisals and other matters that they are granted authority over by the Texas Property Tax Code.As a...

Middle Yegua Creek watershed public meeting set for Sept. 16

The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, will host a Middle Yegua Creek watershed stakeholder meeting on Sept. 16 in Giddings for residents interested in improving and protecting local water quality.The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Lee...