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Read moreArea residents were sorry to learn of the death of Cheryl Hunter Luce, 64, who passed away Jan. 31, in College Station. Her funeral was held in the Concord Chapel, Friday Feb. 4. The service was supposed to be held in the Concord Cemetery, but due to bad weather it was changed. Brother Matt Carey was the minister in charge of the service. Days Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral.
Read moreAre you hungry for fried fish? Salem Lutheran Church will be hosting a fish fry with all the trimmings Friday, March 11, at the White Hall Community Center. They will serve from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Plates are $10 per plate, and you may take it to go or dine in. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the White Hall Store and from members of the church. Hope to see you there.
Read moreThe membership of Evergreen Baptist Church enjoyed breakfast fellowship Sunday, Jan. 30, in the fellowship hall with approximately 50 attending. All sort of good food was enjoyed by all. Even more attended morning worship. We were so full that it was hard not falling asleep in service. During service we also had communion. It was a full and wonderful day.
Read moreBlack History began in Chicago during the summer of 1915. Conceived by Historian Carter G Woodson who proposed marking a time to honor African Americans and raise awareness of Black History. February was chosen primarily because the second week of the month coincides with the birthdays of both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. It’s celebrated from Feb. 1-March 1. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” Martin Luther King. Happy Black History Month!
Read moreSunday worship at Salem was exciting. The Holy Cross Lutheran youth were at Camp Allen for the weekend and decided to come to our church as part of their weekend. Since we have few youth, seeing this large group of children (young adults) sitting in the pews was a fantastic way to start my week. Thanks for worshipping with us.
Read moreDemi Harrington, an FFA member from Plantersville, captured Santa Gertrudis Reserve Champion Heifer Calf with Urbanosky's Venus 171 at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 23. The 2022 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $1,550 in Santa Gertrud is Heifer premiums Courtesy photo
Read moreWinner number 24 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Feb. 6. The winner of a H & K VP9 Pistol, 9mm is Shawn Conley of Dallas. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Feb. 13.
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