February 2019 – 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

Waskom Gospel Concert Series 2019 Schedule

February 23, 2019 admin 0

Waskom’s beloved gospel group, “The Hootens,” will continue their popular monthly concerts throughout 2019, along with many exciting guest performers. The Gospel Concert Series is taking place on the first Saturday of every month. Come enjoy a […]

Grand Opening of the Waskom Community Center

February 6, 2019 admin 1

The City of Waskom cordially invites everyone to the Grand opening of the Waskom Community Center. The opening is set to take place on Friday, February 22, 2019 between the hours of 2 PM and 4 PM. […]

Texas Flood Warning

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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

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...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

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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

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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

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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

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Texas GOP convention goers with gather in-person — but Republican leaders will appear via video only 09 Jul 2020 07:10 Salon The Republican Party of Texas is moving forward with its controversial in-person convention during the coronavirus pandemic — but elected officials including Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will be giving their scheduled speeches virtually. …
Louisiana lawmaker equates coronavirus mask mandates with Nazi Germany 09 Jul 2020 06:44 New York Post A Louisiana state lawmaker said people who refuse to wear a facemask during the coronavirus pandemic are being persecuted like Jews in Nazi Germany as he filmed himself destroying a facemask with a chainsaw and blowtorch. Republican State Rep. Danny …
Houston scraps Texas GOP’s in-person convention due to coronavirus 09 Jul 2020 06:44 New York Post HOUSTON — Houston officials on Wednesday canceled the Texas Republican Party’s in-person convention, saying the spread of the coronavirus made it impossible to hold the event as scheduled. Mayor Sylvester Turner said that the city’s lawyers exercised …
Louisiana governor says progress against coronavirus has been wiped out in past three weeks 09 Jul 2020 06:27 CNN "We have a statewide pandemic. It's no longer one or two regions," Edwards told reporters in Baton Rouge. Edwards' announcement comes as the United States passed 3 million coronavirus cases.Louisiana's health department reported 1,891 …
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick calls teachers 'essential workers' who need to be back in the classroom this fall 09 Jul 2020 06:22 Fox News Texas teachers union advises members on ways they can avoid going back to class; reaction from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined "The Ingraham Angle" Wednesday to respond to the Texas chapter of the American Federation …
A Texas officer runs into a burning house and saves an 8-year-old boy 09 Jul 2020 06:17 CNN As Cristobal Marin was driving Monday to pick up feed for his horses in Socorro, a city in El Paso County, he saw a large plume of smoke. Marin told CNN he turned in the direction of the smoke, which was coming from a residential area, to see if he could …
Louisiana Now 5th in the WORLD in Coronavirus Outbreaks 09 Jul 2020 06:00 KPEL - Louisiana Louisiana has just surpassed Qatar and is now 5th in the world for the number of new coronavirus cases per million residents. In a chart posted to today's New York Times, Louisiana is listed as having approximately 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 per …
LDH: July 8th Louisiana COVID-19 Update 09 Jul 2020 06:00 KPEL - Louisiana The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Wednesday, July 8th. There have been 70,151 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Louisiana. There are over 1,888 more reported cases since yesterday. Just over 10 percent of all tests today …
PA, Nederland, PNG school districts respond to new Texas reopening guidlines 09 Jul 2020 05:58 Port Arthur News Online The Texas Education Agency announced Tuesday afternoon that masks would be required while in school buildings for the upcoming school year. Port Arthur Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie said the mandate comes as no surprise. …
Marshall returns on the Tigers bench 09 Jul 2020 05:58 News.com.au Veteran playmaker Benji Marshall is back in time to revive the Wests Tigers’ attack as they approach a crucial period of the season. Tigers coach Michael Maguire confirmed at Thursday’s captain’s run that Marshall will play off the bench against South …
Too soon to nix prep sports? These Louisiana coaches think so and reject Cleo Fields’ call 09 Jul 2020 05:52 Baptist Message As leaders for the Board of Elementary and Second Education issued a Tuesday statement saying the group does not have the authority to suspend public school high school sports because of the coronavirus pandemic, reaction to the Sen. Cleo Fields’ request …
98 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In Texas Wednesday, A Single-Day Record 09 Jul 2020 05:26 CBS Dallas AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – Texas reported its deadliest day of the pandemic with nearly 100 new deaths on Wednesday as newly confirmed cases continued soaring and Austin began preparations to turn the downtown convention center into a field …
Texas coach Tom Herman ranked among top 10 hottest seats in college football 09 Jul 2020 05:11 The Dallas News During summertime in Texas finding hot seats is not a difficult task. Whether it’s leather car seats left in the afternoon sun, porch chairs without a tree to shield them with shade or even an office chair in a room without proper blinds. Hot seats are in …
Chris Krok Show: Texas GOP Convention CANCELED 09 Jul 2020 04:58 WBAP The city of Houston has canceled the GOP convention. Mayor Sylvester Turner decided that because of the coronavirus, Houston will not host the convention. It’s how he decided to close has people scratching their heads. He allowed massive protest, but wont …
Texas GOP Chair: “Our State Convention will Continue Unimpeded” 09 Jul 2020 04:58 WBAP James Dickey (Facebook) AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican Party of Texas responded late Wednesday to the City of Houston’s decision to cancel the party’s convention, which was planned for next week in Houston. Earlier Wednesday, the Houston First …
Texas resumes executions after coronavirus-related shutdown 09 Jul 2020 04:41 Breaking News from Ireland Texas has resumed carrying out the death penalty, executing a 45-year-old man for murder. Billy Joe Wardlow was given the lethal injection on Wednesday evening, ending a five-month delay of executions in the busiest death penalty state brought on by the …
Houston Cancels Texas GOP Convention 09 Jul 2020 04:38 Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) announced that the city has canceled the Texas Republican Party’s in-person state convention in downtown Houston next week, the Houston Chronicle reports. Texas Tribune: “For over a week, the party faced calls from Turner …
Climate change: Texas set for driest conditions in 1,000 years 09 Jul 2020 04:37 Daily Mail Scientists warn Texas, which is home to some 29 million Americans, could be plagued with extreme heat due to future climate change. The stark warning comes as climate models reveal the state could face its driest conditions of the past 1,000 years by the …
Texas Nurses Association CEO Weighs In On Why State Might Move Residents Out Of Nursing Home 09 Jul 2020 04:30 CBS Dallas
North Texas Clinic Received $1.26 In Federal Coronavirus Relief While Big Hospitals Got Millions 09 Jul 2020 04:30 CBS Dallas
Houston cancels plan to host Texas Republican convention 09 Jul 2020 04:23 Politico The chairman of the Texas Republican Party, James Dickey, blasted Turner’s plan to cancel the convention prior to the announcement on Wednesday, vowing “to take all necessary steps to proceed in the peaceable exercise of our constitutionally protected …