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James-Antioch Community meeting announced; slated for March 16 at 5:30 p.m.
James-Antioch Community meeting announced; slated for March 16 at 5:30 p.m. News Staff Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image Body The James-Antioch Community March meeting is set for Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the James Antioch Community Building at 5:30 p.m. A carry-in meal and a short business meeting are planned. Members may want to play games or visit. We are hoping for a good turnout to make the evening a fun time. Contact Ellen Manning at 936-598-3081 for more information.
Paxton Water Supply dedicates New Jackson Well
Paxton Water Supply dedicates New Jackson Well News Staff Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:12 Image In a humorous gesture of providing proof of water flow from the new well, PWSC President Eric Garrett opened the valve for everyone to see. Leon Aldridge|The Light and Champion President Eric L. Garrett (left) and (left to right) Shelby County Commissioners Tom Bellmyer,...
Early voting underway, runs through March 1
Early voting underway, runs through March 1 News Staff Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:12 Image Early voting underway Body Early voting in the March 2024 Primary started Tuesday, Feb. 20 and continues through Friday, March 1with polling at the Community House on San Augustine Street in Center. The complete schedule is: Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Smithsonian’s Traveling Exhibit Is Coming to Texas
It doesn’t carry the name recognition of the Alamo, Nacogdoches, Goliad, or other key players in Texas’ history, but San Augustine in deep East Texas has plenty to boast about. It was the first Texas town to be laid out in the standard American grid system. When the 1832 plat detailing it all was recently pulled out of storage, among the signatures of witnesses was future Texas governor’s Sam Houston, who had a law office there.
First time event for Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library was a great success
First time event for Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library was a great success News Staff Wed, 02/07/2024 - 21:22 Image Mr. Roy reading to the kiddos that attended the first annual Take Your Child to the Library Day” at the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library. Submitted Photo ...
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