January 2018 – The Waskom Post

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The Seminole String Band Is Coming To Waskom

January 25, 2018 admin 0

The Seminole String Band will be performing at the Faith Independent Baptist Church on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 11 AM. The Seminole String Band is a bluegrass gospel & preaching ministry of Seminole Baptist Church -an […]

Winter Wonderland in Waskom

January 16, 2018 admin 1

Tuesday morning brought a blanket of snow to Waskom, a belated “White Christmas” feeling in January. Schools are closed in the Waskom ISD today and the kids can enjoy a rare snow day in the […]

Texas Flood Warning

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In Louisiana...texas... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Neches River Near Evadale ...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In Louisiana...texas.. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 10:20amExpires: January 23, 2019 at 12:19amTarget Area: Newton; Orange

Flood Warning
...the National Weather Service In Lake Charles Has Issued A Flood Warning For The Following Rivers In Louisiana...texas... Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Neches River At Neches River Saltwater Barrier The National Weather Service In Lake Charles Has Issued A * Flood Warning For ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 10:17amExpires: January 26, 2019 at 12:00amTarget Area: Hardin; Jasper; Jefferson; Orange

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Extended Until Saturday Evening...the Flood Warning Continues For The Angelina River Near Lufkin, Texas. * Until Saturday Evening...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 7:30 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 10.8 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 9:58amExpires: January 26, 2019 at 6:00pmTarget Area: Angelina; Cherokee; Nacogdoches

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Neches River Near Diboll, Texas. * Until Further Notice...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:15 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 13.1 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 12 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 9:57amExpires: January 23, 2019 at 9:56amTarget Area: Angelina; Houston; Polk; Trinity; Tyler

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Extended Until Friday Evening...the Flood Warning Continues For The Neches River Near Neches, Texas. * Until Friday Evening...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:30 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 12.2 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 9:57amExpires: January 25, 2019 at 6:00pmTarget Area: Anderson; Cherokee; Houston

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Sabine River At Longview, Texas. * Until Wednesday Morning...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:00 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 25.1 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 25 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 9:55amExpires: January 23, 2019 at 6:00amTarget Area: Gregg; Rusk

Flood Warning
A River Flood Warning Remains In Effect For The Trinity River. ...flood Warning Extended Until Wednesday Afternoon... The Flood Warning Continues For The Trinity River Near Riverside * Until Wednesday Afternoon Or Until The Warning Is Canceled. * At 0830 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 133.8 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 9:35amExpires: January 23, 2019 at 12:00pmTarget Area: Polk; San Jacinto; Trinity; Walker

Flood Warning
A River Flood Warning Remains In Effect For The Trinity River. ...flood Warning Extended Until Saturday Morning... The Flood Warning Continues For The Trinity River In Liberty * Until Saturday Morning Or Until The Warning Is Canceled. * At 0915 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 29.1 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 9:35amExpires: January 26, 2019 at 10:30amTarget Area: Liberty

Flood Warning
A River Flood Warning Remains In Effect For The Trinity River. The Flood Warning Continues For The Trinity River Near Moss Bluff * Until Sunday Afternoon Or Until The Warning Is Canceled. * At 0830 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 14.6 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: January 22, 2019 at 9:35amExpires: January 27, 2019 at 2:00pmTarget Area: Chambers; Liberty

Texas Rep. Eric Johnson makes surprise announcement: he's running for Dallas mayor 22 Jan 2019 17:27 The Dallas News This is a developing story and will be updated. Updated 10:50 a.m. to include Johnson's comment that he will not resign to run for mayor. State Rep. Eric Johnson on Tuesday announced that he's running for Dallas mayor. Johnson's surprise …
BLS Survey Shows Louisiana Workplaces Among the Safest in 2017 22 Jan 2019 17:27 Insurancejournal.com According to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey, Louisiana remained one of the safest states in which to work, the Louisiana Workforce Commission reported. The state’s rate of non-fatal accidents and injuries has continually decreased over …
Halloween producer wants to tackle Friday the 13th & Texas Chainsaw 22 Jan 2019 17:26 JoBlo's Movie Emporium Last year, Blumhouse did the near-impossible by giving us all a worthy sequel to John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN. I like to think that a sequel to that film will be announced any day now, but until that happens, what are some of the other franchises that …
Texas veteran sues 3M over allegedly defective earplugs 22 Jan 2019 17:14 Houston Chronicle Texas veteran sues 3M over allegedly defective earplugs A Texas veteran is suing 3M Company over allegedly defective earplugs that were issued to U.S. soldiers for a decade. Sgt. Scott D. Rowe, who was previously stationed at Fort Hood, has filed suit in a …
WATCH: Texas pastor urges followers to stone a ‘rebellious’ student to death as example to other troublemakers 22 Jan 2019 16:54 Raw Story In a YouTube clip unearthed by the Friendly Atheist, a Texas pastor is seen exhorting his flock that the best way to control “rebellious ” teens is to take one and stone him or her as a warning to other obstreperous youths. In the video, Pastor Jonathan …
Texas anglers could reel in $250 by catching specially tagged Red 22 Jan 2019 16:49 Houston Chronicle Scientists plan to tag 3,000 to 5,000 fish with $250 tags during April and May. Some fish will even carry two tags for a total value of $500. (Houston Chronicle photo by Shannon Tompkins) >>> Click through to see more on the red snapper tags. less …
North Texas Travelers Prepare for Worst as Government Shutdown Continues 22 Jan 2019 16:12 WBAP Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Many North Texas travelers are preparing for the worst as the partial government shutdown continues. Officials with TSA say the number of screeners calling in sick has reached 10%, but don’t believe security for …
How Missouri demolished Texas A&M to climb out of SEC's cellar 22 Jan 2019 16:09 Columbia Missourian On one side of the ball, Missouri returned to coach Cuonzo Martin's core principles, channeling exactly what worked so well for the Tigers during their torrid 6-0 December run. On the other side, Missouri flipped the script on 15 games' worth of …
Baker Tilly and MCG Combine, Accelerating Growth in Texas 22 Jan 2019 16:00 Odessa American CHICAGO & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2019--Accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) and Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP (MCG), a Dallas-based accounting and advisory firm, announce their intent to combine with an …
Texas Rep. Eric Johnson running for Dallas mayor 22 Jan 2019 15:53 The Dallas News State Rep. Eric Johnson on Tuesday announced that he's running for Dallas mayor. "I believe I offer the citizens of Dallas a unique combination of experience, energy, and creativity when it comes to solving problems, along with a proven track …
Body thought to be missing Texas mom found in creek bed 22 Jan 2019 15:46 NYPOST A body believed to be of a Texas mother who disappeared after watching a movie at a co-worker’s home earlier this month was found in a creek bed, authorities said. A volunteer search party on Monday found the body of a “female meeting the description” of …
Louisiana governor issues video touting re-election bid 22 Jan 2019 15:41 CapitalGazette.com Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards officially kicked off his re-election bid with an online video that not only touts his performance, but also warns he'll be a target of multimillion-dollar attack campaigns. Edwards is seeking a second term as the only …
All-Pro Adrian Peterson Rushing to Close Deal on Texas Home... 22 Jan 2019 15:38 SF Gate Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images All-Pro Adrian Peterson Rushing to Close Deal on Texas Home for $4.7M The new year brings a new lower price and possible home sale for Adrian …
Mississippi police chase Louisiana driver after traffic stop 22 Jan 2019 15:35 SF Gate Published 7:25 am PST, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 PELAHATCHIE, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a Louisiana man led officers on a chase through several Mississippi counties after he fled from a traffic stop. Rankin County Undersheriff Raymond Duke tells news …
Prep wrap: Quinn Killerlain leads Marshall's scoring barrage in win over Rio 22 Jan 2019 15:32 www.madison.com Quinn Killerlain scored 20 points, leading a group of four double-figure scorers that carried the Marshall boys basketball team to a 76-69 victory over host Rio in non-conference play Monday night. The Cardinals (7-5) also got 17 points from Joseph Cook, …
Texas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Deliver Safe, Effective Anesthesia Healthcare 22 Jan 2019 15:19 Odessa American Posted: Monday, January 21, 2019 12:55 pm Texas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Deliver Safe, Effective Anesthesia Healthcare Jennifer Waisath Harris Odessa American Posted in PR Media news releases on Monday, January 21, 2019 12:55 pm. | Tags: …
Bipartisanship still breathing in Texas, even if it’s dead in Washington 22 Jan 2019 15:18 Odessa American We don’t like to think of ourselves as cynical about government — just experienced. It becomes harder to believe, with each passing election cycle and the omnipresent gridlock, that the work of Washington is about anything beyond the accumulation of power …
Former NFL player McFadden arrested in Texas on DWI charge 22 Jan 2019 14:58 Washington Times DALLAS (AP) - Former NFL player Darren McFadden has posted bond after authorities say he was arrested on a drunken-driving charge when he fell asleep in the drive-through lane at a fast-food restaurant in suburban Dallas. Collin County court records show …
'Operation Feed The Feds' Rolling Out In North Texas 22 Jan 2019 14:50 CBS Dallas
Food Truck, Food Pantry Help 'Feed The Feds' In North Texas During Government Shutdown 22 Jan 2019 14:50 CBS Dallas NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Secret Service agents and other Homeland Security employees working without pay in North Texas will be treated to free grilled cheese sandwiches from Ruthie’s Rolling Café Tuesday, as part of the food truck’s new initiative “ …
Vietnam vets reunite in Texas, mourn soldier killed in 1970 22 Jan 2019 14:48 Brownsville Herald SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The last time these soldiers of Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon, were together, they were tromping through the jungles of Vietnam on enemy patrol. The San Antonio Express-News reports they were the core group of 37 men whom 2nd Lt. Perry …
Buc-ee's no longer just a Texas tradition, as company opens first new location outside state 22 Jan 2019 14:23 The Dallas News Texans' favorite road trip pitstop Buc-ee's is getting some love from an entirely different demographic for the first time since 1982 – Alabamans. The Texas convenience store chain, made famous by its pristine bathrooms, friendly service and …