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
A River Flood Warning Remains In Effect For The Navasota River. The Flood Warning Continues For The Navasota River Near Normangee * Until Further Notice Or Until The Warning Is Canceled. * At 0900 Pm Friday The Stage Was 14.3 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 9:17pmExpires: April 20, 2019 at 9:16pmTarget Area: Brazos; Grimes; Madison

Flood Warning
A River Flood Warning Remains In Effect For The Trinity River. The Flood Warning Continues For The Trinity River At Riverside * From Saturday Evening Until Further Notice Or Until The Warning Is Canceled. * At 0859 Pm Friday The Stage Was 133.1 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: April 20, 2019 at 7:00pmExpires: April 20, 2019 at 9:15pmTarget Area: Polk; San Jacinto; Trinity; Walker

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Areas In Texas... Trinity River At Trinidad Affecting Henderson And Navarro Counties The Flood Warning Continues For The Trinity River At Trinidad. * At 8 Pm Friday The Stage Was 33.2 Feet. * Flood Stage Is 33 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 9:01pmExpires: April 21, 2019 at 4:36pmTarget Area: Henderson; Navarro

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In Louisiana...texas.. Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 8:51pmExpires: April 20, 2019 at 10:50amTarget Area: Newton; Orange

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Areas In Texas... Navasota River Near Easterly Affecting Leon And Robertson Counties The Flood Warning Continues For The Navasota River Near Easterly. * At 8 Pm Friday The Stage Was 22.1 Feet. * Flood Stage Is 19 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 8:34pmExpires: April 22, 2019 at 10:00pmTarget Area: Leon; Robertson

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Extended Until Sunday Morning...the Flood Warning Continues For The Rabbit Creek At Kilgore, Texas. * Until Sunday Morning...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:45 Am Friday The Stage Was 11.6 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 10:25amExpires: April 21, 2019 at 7:51amTarget Area: Gregg

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman, Texas. * Until Sunday Afternoon...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 10:15 Am Friday The Stage Was 15.9 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 16 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 11:22amExpires: April 21, 2019 at 4:36pmTarget Area: Wood

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson, Texas. * Until Further Notice...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 10:00 Am Friday The Stage Was 13.9 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 13 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 10:12amExpires: April 20, 2019 at 10:12amTarget Area: Cass; Marion

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Sulphur River Near Talco, Texas. * Until Monday Morning...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:45 Am Friday The Stage Was 23.5 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 20 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 10:11amExpires: April 22, 2019 at 11:48amTarget Area: Franklin; Morris; Red River; Titus

Flood Warning
The National Weather Service In Shreveport Has Issued A * Flood Warning For The Little Cypress Bayou Near Jefferson, Texas. * Until Sunday Morning...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:15 Am Friday The Stage Was 12.9 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 1:00pmExpires: April 21, 2019 at 7:00amTarget Area: Gregg; Harrison; Marion; Upshur

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Sabine River Near Mineola, Texas. * Until Tuesday Morning...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:15 Am Friday The Stage Was 15.4 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 14 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 10:06amExpires: April 23, 2019 at 10:00amTarget Area: Smith; Wood

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Sabine River Near Gladewater, Texas. * From Saturday Evening To Tuesday Evening...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:15 Am Friday The Stage Was 23.7 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: April 20, 2019 at 7:00pmExpires: April 23, 2019 at 10:00pmTarget Area: Gregg; Smith; Upshur; Wood

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Neches River Near Neches, Texas. * Until Further Notice...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:30 Am Friday The Stage Was 13.7 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 12 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 10:03amExpires: April 20, 2019 at 10:03amTarget Area: Anderson; Cherokee; Houston

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Neches River Near Alto, Texas. * Until Further Notice...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:15 Am Friday The Stage Was 17.0 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 16 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 10:03amExpires: April 20, 2019 at 10:03amTarget Area: Anderson; Cherokee; Houston; Trinity

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 Friday The Stage Was 13.0 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 12 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 10:03amExpires: April 20, 2019 at 10:03amTarget Area: Angelina; Houston; Polk; Trinity; Tyler

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno, Texas. * Until Late Tuesday Night...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:30 Am Friday The Stage Was 15.6 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 14 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 9:59amExpires: April 24, 2019 at 3:00amTarget Area: Nacogdoches; Rusk; San Augustine; Shelby

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Angelina River Near Lufkin, Texas. * Until Further Notice...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 7:30 Am Friday The Stage Was 11.0 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 10 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: April 19, 2019 at 9:57amExpires: April 20, 2019 at 9:56amTarget Area: Angelina; Cherokee; Nacogdoches

Police hope mystery letter can solve 45-year-old cold case of Texas teen’s murder 20 Apr 2019 11:20 WTKR Police are hoping an anonymous letter can help solve the 45-year-old cold case murder of a teenage girl in Texas. In 1974, Carla Walker was a 17-year-old junior in the Fort Worth suburb of Benbrook when she and her high school sweetheart, Rodney McCoy, …
Rins takes first win in Texas as Marquez crashes out 20 Apr 2019 10:28 New Straits Times
Astros visit Texas, look to build on Verlander’s strong outing 20 Apr 2019 07:36 Herald Astros visit Texas, look to build on Verlander’s strong outing April 20, 2019 03:20 AM Houston Astros (13-6, first in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (10-8, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Gerrit Cole …
Texas proves that booming renewable energy doesn't bring electricity price Armageddon 20 Apr 2019 07:20 The Dallas News Though Texas is the second largest state in size and population, it is the largest in electricity generation. And, according to recently released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is the national leader in electric sector …
Police hope this mystery letter can solve the murder of a teen 45 years ago in Texas 20 Apr 2019 07:16 CNN In 1974, Carla Walker was a 17-year-old junior in the Fort Worth suburb of Benbrook when she and her high school sweetheart, Rodney McCoy, were attacked in his car in a parking lot. Walker was abducted from the car, according to the Fort Worth Star …
Mops and sauces actually do play a part in Texas barbecue 20 Apr 2019 07:13 Houston Chronicle Busting Texas barbecue myths is an unenviable task. Last week I discussed the fading tradition of using only salt and pepper to season meats such as brisket and turkey. I described the use of a “spritz” — a small spray bottle of liquid that pitmasters use …
Texas women fought the revolution too 20 Apr 2019 07:13 Houston Chronicle The farmwoman was mad - mad as a wet hen, my Aunt Eunice would have said. Here’s this high-falutin’ general telling her he doesn’t have time to worry about the damage he and his army have done to her land. He says he can’t be bothered with removing …
Traffic Camera Ban Passes Hurdle in the Texas House 20 Apr 2019 05:10 NBC Dallas-Fort Worth A bill to ban red light cameras is making headway in the Texas Legislature. The bill has already made it through committee and has strong support in the House. House Bill 1631 would make it illegal for cities like Plano to have red light cameras at …
Missouri romps to run-rule victory over Texas A&M 20 Apr 2019 04:30 Columbia Missourian Standing in the third base coach’s box, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson usually only has to worry about sending runners home. In the bottom of the second inning Friday evening against Texas A&M, though, she had to worry about diving out of the way …
Mexican troops confront US soldiers in Texas 20 Apr 2019 03:17 WTVR Two US soldiers were questioned by Mexican troops earlier this month while conducting a surveillance operation on the US side of the southern border, two US defense officials tell CNN. “On April 13, 2019, at approximately 2 p.m. CDT, five to six Mexican …
This Sunday on LSP: One on One With Texas Governor Greg Abbott 20 Apr 2019 02:49 KXAS
Double Rainbows Spotted Over North Texas 20 Apr 2019 02:49 KXAS
North Texas Congregation Has Church to Call Home for Easter 20 Apr 2019 02:49 KXAS The thing that brought the newly formed Gracia Viva church and the established Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas together under one roof, is an issue that is dividing the United Methodist Church worldwide. "LGBT is not against Christianity,…
Marshall rallies to defeat Diamond ’Dogs, 7-3 20 Apr 2019 02:29 Ruston Daily Leader The Louisiana Tech baseball team owned a 3-1 lead heading into the eighth inning, but saw Marshall score three in the eighth and three in the ninth, as the visitors took a 7-3 comeback triumph on Thursday evening from J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park. …
Attorney General Steve Marshall gets restraining order against North Alabama massage businesses 20 Apr 2019 02:05 Trussville Tribune From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The Madison County Circuit Court has granted a request by Attorney General Steve Marshall for a temporary restraining order against a chain of North Alabama massage businesses. Marshall said these …
Dallas, Houston metro areas add 1 million people since 2010; Comal fastest growing county in Texas 20 Apr 2019 01:56 KTSA SAN ANTONIO (Texas News Radio) — Texas metropolitan areas continue their rapid growth, with four Texas counties seeing the largest numerical growth and four other Texas counties seeing the largest percentage growth. Figures released by the Census Bureau …
Despite Controversy, Mental Health Bills Move Forward At Texas Legislature 20 Apr 2019 01:27 KSTX The issue of improving mental health care across the state seemed like a unifying theme at the outset of this legislative session. It was also highlighted as an emergency item by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who called for more student mental health …
Adler Says Texas Has 'Declared War' On Austin: 'We Must Be Prepared To Defend Ourselves.' 20 Apr 2019 01:27 KSTX Austin Mayor Steve Adler opened the annual State of the City address Wednesday with a quote from Charles Dickens: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Adler said Austin was experiencing a "golden moment" and in a good …
An Easter amid the ashes: Their churches charred, Christians in Louisiana and at Notre Dame Cathedral celebrate resurrection 20 Apr 2019 01:21 CNN But the Baptist pastor said he also sensed the pull of something deeper, perhaps even divine, in the aftermath of the fires. "I think that God is using these moments to bring us closer together as a world," Richard said. "This is God's …
Christians in Louisiana, Paris face Easter amid the ashes 20 Apr 2019 01:04 Channel 3000 In this handout image provided by Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris, firefighters battle the blaze at Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019, in Paris. Related Content As Pastor Harry Richard watched the flames consume Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral on …
Snyder's Isiah Small is headed to Division 1 Texas State 20 Apr 2019 00:45 NJ.com Isiah Small has been back to Jersey City just a handful of times during the last two years, but his mind rarely drifts far from the neighborhood he grew up in. The Snyder High School graduate made the 1,600 mile trek to Seward County Community College in …
Texas restaurant chain acquires Hacienda Colorado, including Colorado Springs location 20 Apr 2019 00:30 Gazette Colorado Springs The Hacienda Colorado restaurants have a new owner. Uncle Julio’s Mexican from Scratch, a Texas-based chain, has acquired Hacienda Colorado and its six Front Range locations, including one in the University Village Colorado shopping center in Colorado …