2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (577+ words) One day, a leper went to Jesus and knelt before him. That is scandalous in and of itself. In Jesus’ day, lepers were required to keep their hair disheveled, wear a mask over their mouths and noses, tear their clothes,…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (388+ words) “The hills were alive with wildflowers and I Was as wild, even wilder than theyFor at least I could runThey just died in the sunAnd I refused to just wither in place” – Dolly Parton, “Wildflowers” Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, known…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (296+ words) September is one of my favorite months of the year. The school year is under way, Friday night lights are back, and the opening of dove season means another hunting season is finally upon us. The timing is especially relevant…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (691+ words) Most people when you ask will tell you that 2016 was a horrible year for the loss of celebrities, particularly celebrities that were more well-respected than others. I distinctly remember everyone that I know waiting for the year to finally get…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (60+ words) died on Aug. 3, 2026 in Houston, Texas with her husband Adam by her side. She was born in October 1960. Following hospice care, Denise was cremated in Houston, Texas. Teamwork leads to arrest Minimal effort and maximum flavor Streamlining services to better…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (149+ words) The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a request on Saturday for assistance from San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office regarding a 16-year-old juvenile runaway. Deputies responded to a possible location for the runaway and recovered that person. An investigation was immediately…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (470+ words) The build up to the 2026 season is over, and it’s time to start playing real football games. Livingston had one last scrimmage, an outing at Woodville Thursday. Lion coach Tucker Carter came away from the scrimmage impressed with his defense,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1093+ words) Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodeny Scott personally stopped construction until he could visit…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (347+ words) COLDSPRING — A new chapter in local fitness and community wellness officially began Saturday as Team Dean Fitness celebrated its membership in the Coldspring Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner and operator Travis Dean, a lifelong member of the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (182+ words) SHEPHERD — Shepherd Independent School District will continue operating the Community Eligibility Provision under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Through CEP, Shepherd ISD will provide one reimbursable breakfast and one reimbursable lunch each…...