Happy 50th Anniversary
2021-07-29
Maurice & Joyce Brown July 31, 1971 — Love, Vincent, Adrienne & FamilyContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: Shalom Chavera, Mishpacha
2021-07-29
By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship Everyone on this earth is uniquely designed by God. We should use these qualities in building our society. What we contribute depends on how we perceive ourselves. It is our choice to love or hate, but either way we contribute good or evil. How we use or misuse our life is important, not only to self,Continue Reading
Support Your Local Charity with Insurance Coverage
2021-07-29
By Brad Collins, NY Life As Americans, we can take pride in the fact that we are a nation of givers. And as the economy improves, charitable giving is on the rise. In fact, according to the National Philanthropic Trust in 2016 total charitable giving from U.S. individuals, corporations, foundations,Continue Reading
‘Summer Sprint to Coverage’ ends Aug. 15
2021-07-29
Texans Have Until Aug. 15 to Sign Up at HealthCare.Gov and Can Save $31 per Month Data shows 293,760 Texans signed up for health coverage during the 2021 Special Enrollment Period and 4,534,900 Texans are eligible for the American Rescue Plan’s savings. The Biden-Harris Administration is encouraging Texans to sign up for health coverage at HealthCare.gov by AugustContinue Reading
Magnolia Place Recognizes Achievements
2021-07-29
Magnolia Place congratulates Imogene Burrus, 100, for completion of rehabilitation from Magnolia Place. Her successful recovery was due largely in part to her hard work and determination. Pictured are Jennifer Bartlett, Pinky DeJesus, Imogene Burrus, Michelle Greenslate, and Jackie Braley (Imogene’s daughter). Magnolia Place celebrated National Laundry Workers Week lastContinue Reading
Mims VFD Hosts Training
2021-07-29
Mims Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted an EMR training course for area volunteer firefighters. Course participants completed the training last Saturday and received their diplomas. Participants were from Mims VFD, Gray VFD, and JISD Police. Cake was provided by Charlene Parr from Cakes by Charlene. Continue Reading
The Tiarella Flower
2021-07-26
By David Wall There are many flowers requiring full sun, but most of us have shaded spots where we would like to plant something, anything. The Tiarella flower, known as the pink skyrocket or pink skyrocket foamflower, might be just the thing. Nurseries probably won’t have it, but you canContinue Reading
Gladney dedicated her life to needy children
2021-07-25
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Editors note: The following column ran in the July 23 print edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute an incorrect byline. This column was written by Ken Bridges, not Hugh Lewis. We regret the error. “It is easier to build strong children than it is to repair brokenContinue Reading
Looking Up: Psalm 8
2021-07-25
Jeff Taylor/First Baptist Jefferson Billionaire Richard Branson launched into space on July 11th, onboard Virgin Galactic – part of a new space race between billionaires. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made his space flight on the 52nd anniversary of the moon landing – July 20th. Their goal is to create a privatizedContinue Reading
Absent lawmakers stymie special session
2021-07-24
Gary Borders/ Texas Press Association Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation since the House doesn’t have a quorum present. As the Austin American Statesman and otherContinue Reading
Senate nears completion of session agenda
2021-07-24
After Wednesday, the Senate has passed legislation addressing almost every topic put forth by Governor Greg Abbott for the first called session of the year. “Members, we have passed all but two bills on the governor’s proclamation, I believe, this week,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, speaking from the SenateContinue Reading
In retirement, guarantees matter
2021-07-24
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance 1 in 5 Americans age 65 or older are working or looking for work. 1 Why do so many expect to postpone a typical, leisure-filled retirement? One theory points to the decline of pensions and the need to replace the income stream that used to come—guaranteed—from a pastContinue Reading
2021-22 TPWD Drawn Hunt Permit Applications Now Being Accepted
2021-07-19
AUSTIN — Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories. The permits areContinue Reading
This and That for July 2021
2021-07-19
By David Wall Wells, during times of drought, can get very low or even go dry. To conserve water, keep pitchers or pots in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Save the running water while waiting for it to get hot. Every drop helps when the well is running low.Continue Reading
‘Galveston, oh Galveston’
2021-07-15
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Galveston, once the most important port city in Texas, suffered a crushing blow with the hurricane of 1900. Once the waters receded and the extent of the damage became clear, the city faced the overwhelming task of rebuilding. One of the most important tasks, surviving residents decided,Continue Reading
The 23rd Psalm speaks of the promises
2021-07-15
Dan Eakin/Baptist minister Someone said there are more than 7,000 promises in the Bible and the Lord has kept every one of them but one. That promise yet to be kept is, “If I go, I will come again.” II Peter 1:4: “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises,Continue Reading
Recipe of the Week
2021-07-15
Sweet Potato Casserole INGREDIENTS for Sweet Potatoes: 3 cups cooked yams (4 sweet potatoes) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 beaten eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup milk INGREDIENTS for Topping: 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup flourContinue Reading
Invasive Silver Carp Found in Texas Waters; Anglers Urged to Prevent Bait Bucket Transfers
2021-07-15
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received a report in late June that an invasive silver carp had been spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma. A bow angler, Stephen Banaszak, first reported the finding andContinue Reading
How does Social Security fit into retirement?
2021-07-15
Joey Romano/Edward Jones You could spend two or three decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture? First, you’ll need to decide when to begin taking your benefits. You canContinue Reading
The Noisy Cicada
2021-07-12
By David Wall Starting in June and carrying on into July every year, we all get to listen to what’s usually and erroneously referred to as the 17-year cicada. Actually, there are seven periodical cicadas. To the east and north, there are three 17-year and four 13-year cicadas, leaving usContinue Reading