January 2018 – The Waskom Post

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[ January 11, 2020 ] United Help of Waskom January Distribution Waskom News
[ January 3, 2020 ] Waskom Gospel Concert Series Continues in January Waskom News
[ January 1, 2020 ] FUMC celebrates Pastor Sherry Crenshaw and her faithful service to the community Waskom News
[ December 4, 2019 ] Waskom Christmas Parade set for December 7 Waskom News
[ December 4, 2019 ] Christmas Open House Scheduled in Jonesville Waskom News

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 Trinity River. The Flood Warning Continues For The Trinity River Near Moss Bluff * Until Friday Morning Or Until The Warning Is Canceled. * At 0830 Pm Monday The Stage Was 12.8 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. ...Read More.
Effective: July 8, 2019 at 8:53pmExpires: July 12, 2019 at 7:00amTarget Area: Chambers; Liberty

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Areas In Texas... Elm Fork Trinity River Near Carrollton Affecting Dallas County The Flood Warning Continues For The Elm Fork Trinity River Near Carrollton. * At 815 Pm Monday The Stage Was 8.18 Feet. * Flood Stage Is 8 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: July 8, 2019 at 8:29pmExpires: July 9, 2019 at 8:28amTarget Area: Dallas

Flood Warning
The National Weather Service In Fort Worth Has Issued A * Flood Warning For Small Streams In... Southwestern Jack County In North Central Texas... Northeastern Palo Pinto County In North Central Texas... * Until 945 Pm Cdt. * At 349 Pm Cdt, Local Law Enforcement Reported Flooding Of Several ...Read More.
Effective: July 8, 2019 at 9:50amExpires: July 9, 2019 at 7:00amTarget Area: Jack

Flood Warning
The National Weather Service In Fort Worth Has Issued A * Flood Warning For Small Streams In... Southwestern Jack County In North Central Texas... Northeastern Palo Pinto County In North Central Texas... * Until 945 Pm Cdt. * At 349 Pm Cdt, Local Law Enforcement Reported Flooding Of Several ...Read More.
Effective: July 8, 2019 at 8:53pmExpires: July 12, 2019 at 7:00amTarget Area: Palo Pinto

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Sabine River At Longview. * Until Tuesday Morning...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:00 Am Monday The Stage Was 25.2 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 25 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: July 8, 2019 at 9:50amExpires: July 9, 2019 at 7:00amTarget Area: Gregg; Rusk

Flood Warning
The Flood Warning Continues For The Sabine River Near Mineola, Texas. * Until Late Tuesday Night...or Until The Warning Is Cancelled. * At 9:15 Am Monday The Stage Was 14.5 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Occurring And Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Flood Stage Is 14 Feet. ...Read More.
Effective: July 8, 2019 at 9:50amExpires: July 10, 2019 at 1:00amTarget Area: Smith; Wood

Goulds homicide victim originally from El Paso, Texas 07 Apr 2020 15:46 CJON More information is coming out about the victim of last week’s homicide in Goulds. Brandon James Leftault died after he was stabbed in the chest. He and his mother came to St. John’s from El Paso, Texas.
Texas State Parks closed until further notice 07 Apr 2020 15:30 Brownsville Herald All Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective Tuesday afternoon, including Resaca de la Palma State Park near Brownsville, Estero LLano Grande State Park in Weslaco, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission and Falcon State Park. The …
‘Big disparity’: 70% of Louisiana’s coronavirus deaths are African Americans, governor says 07 Apr 2020 15:15 The Louisville Channel INFORMATION THAT WE PROVIDE TO YOU ALL DISTURBINGLY. THIS INFORMATION IS GOING TO SHOW YOU THIS LIGHTLY MORE THAN 70% OF ALL THE DEATHS IN LOUISIANA OR OF AFRICAN AMERICANS. ALMOST I’M SORRY SLIGHTLY MORE THAN SEVENTY PERCENT. AND SO THAT DESERVES MORE …
Texas Gov. Abbott Orders Temporary Closure Of All State Parks, Historic Sites 07 Apr 2020 14:57 CBS Dallas
Matthew McConaughey Hosts Virtual Bingo Game For Assisted-Living Facility In Texas 07 Apr 2020 14:52 CBS Dallas
Coronavirus in SE Texas: 5 things to know Tuesday 07 Apr 2020 14:37 Beaumont Enterprise Updated 8:28 am CDT, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Representatives from multiple Southeast Texas counties annnounce the opening of a drive-thru testing unit for COVID-19 at Jack Brooks Regional Airport Monday. Photo taken Monday, March 23, 2020 Kim Brent/The …
Matthew McConaughey Surprises Texas Senior Citizens by Hosting Bingo Night in Quarantine 07 Apr 2020 14:18 Indie Wire Stephen Lovekin/Variety/Shutterstock Matthew McConaughey took some time out of his social isolation to surprise a group of senior citizens in his home state of Texas. The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living center asked the Oscar-winning actor back …
A way-too-early look at Texas A&M’s 2020 football schedule 07 Apr 2020 14:16 The Dallas News After a 2019 season in which Texas A&M faced three different No. 1-ranked teams, the 2020 slate provides a sort of breath of fresh air. Here’s a look at the Aggies’ 2020 schedule: Sept. 5 -- vs. Abilene Christian Sept. 12 -- vs. North Texas Sept. 19 -- …
A way-too-early look at Texas’ 2020 schedule 07 Apr 2020 14:16 The Dallas News Coming off a bumpy 8-5 season in 2019, Tom Herman pushed all of his chips in after deciding to make numerous changes to the coaching staff. With the 2020 season shaping up to be a do-or-die for Texas, let’s take a way-too-early look at the Longhorns’ 2020 …
From Texas to New York, vastly different COVID test rates 07 Apr 2020 13:50 Gaston Gazette Over the entire month of March, while testing at among the lowest rates in the country, Oklahoma officials identified 565 cases of coronavirus. On April 1, following the arrival of enough chemicals to process 10,000 tests, the state changed its approach …
Walgreens Expanding Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing To Texas And 6 Other States 07 Apr 2020 13:45 CBS Dallas NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Officials with Walgreens say they are working to expand COVID-19 testing to locations in Texas and a half dozen other states. In all, there will be 15 new testing locations. Walgreens is working with the Department of Health and …
Texas was doing a lot of things right heading into 2020. Here's where the economy could land after pandemic, energy collapse 07 Apr 2020 13:18 Bizjournals
Seniors in Texas had a special guest for their virtual bingo game -- Matthew McConaughey 07 Apr 2020 13:12 CTV News Bingo night got a little more interesting for residents of a senior living facility in Texas. They had a special bingo caller during their virtual game -- award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. Through the use of video chat, McConaughey joined the …
LOGIX Fiber Networks Launches the Texas Connected Business Program Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic 07 Apr 2020 13:08 Odessa American HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 7, 2020-- LOGIX Fiber Networks, a Texas-based business connectivity company, today announced the launch of the Texas Connected Business Program across Texas. This program is an expansion of LOGIX’s efforts to help businesses …
Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with residents at Texas retirement community 07 Apr 2020 12:59 WTHR Published: Apr 7th, 2020 - 8:20am (EDT) Updated: Apr 7th, 2020 - 8:27am (EDT) ROUND ROCK, Texas (WTHR) — Alright, alright, alright. This is the stay-at-home content we like to see. Residents at the Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living in Texas got a …
Police In Crowley, Louisiana, Use The Siren From ‘The Purge’ Films To Warn Citizens Of Curfew 07 Apr 2020 12:48 Daily Caller Police in Crowley, Louisiana, recently used the siren from “The Purge” movies to encourage people to stay inside. According to KATC, the siren was blasted from vehicles driving around town late at night in early April to notify people the curfew from 9:00 …
Five podcasts every Texas should hear 07 Apr 2020 12:43 Houston Chronicle Selena mural at The Arena a vintage clothing store in Houston. Photo: Eric Atilano / Eric Atilano With live avenues for entertainment and arts and culture shut down until further notice, you may be finding yourself with more time on your hands. Why not …
Coronavirus in Cambridgeshire: Marshall Aerospace to set aside hangar space for temporary mortuary in Cambridge 07 Apr 2020 12:28 Huntingdon News Work has begun on preparing to site a temporary mortuary facility at Marshall Aerospace and Defence in Cambridge, if existing provision is not sufficient due to the coronavirus outbreak. Marshall Aerospace and Defence has given us one of its hangers as a …
Former Texas A&M Standouts Miller, Lechler Named to NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team 07 Apr 2020 12:25 WTAW Posted by Zach Taylor Sports Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 Football legends and Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame members Von Miller and Shane Lechler were named to the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team, which was released today by the NFL and the Pro Football …
Texas sets up state border checkpoints to control coronavirus cases 07 Apr 2020 12:15 CBS News Texas officials have set up checkpoints at the state's borders in an effort to keep potential coronavirus cases in the state under control. Drivers arriving at border crossings, such as the one on I-10 linking Texas and Louisiana, are greeted by Texas …
Texas Railroad Commissioner Asks for Tax Delay 07 Apr 2020 12:13 Rigzone Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick has sent a letter to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar asking him to consider extending the monthly deadline to file crude oil and natural gas production taxes for three to six months. “Other oil producing states …
Matthew McConaughey Hosts Virtual Bingo Game For Assisted-Living Facility In Texas 07 Apr 2020 12:13 CBS Dallas ROUND ROCK, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/CNN) — Alright, alright, alright. Matthew McConaughey is (virtually) in the building! Bingo night got a little more interesting for residents of a senior living facility in Texas. The residents were treated to a special …