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

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

California ban on sale of alligator goods would spell trouble for Louisiana 19 Feb 2020 00:48 Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Louisiana alligator farmers say California’s proposed ban on the sale of alligator goods would negatively affect businesses from the bayous to Beverly Hills, the Daily Advertiser reports. In December, California approved a law to ban the sale of alligator …
GOP campaign donor in Texas among President Trump’s pardons 19 Feb 2020 00:44 Tribune AUSTIN, Texas — One of President Donald Trump’s clemency actions Tuesday included pardoning the former owner of a Texas construction company who pleaded guilty to underpaying his taxes and whose family has donated to Republicans, including the president’s …
Early Voting Begins In Texas Amid Record Number Of Registered Voters 19 Feb 2020 00:40 CBS Dallas FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Early voting began in Texas for the March 3 primary as the Secretary of State announced there’s a new record number of registered voters in the Lone Star State. There are 16,211,98 registered voters, an increase of 104,214 from …
Okla, Texas herbicide applicators required to train/retrain in 2020 19 Feb 2020 00:36 Southeast Farm Press Oklahoma State University Weed Scientist Todd Baughman gives herbicide program update at the 2020 Red River Crops Conference. From treating volunteer cotton when it's small to using residual herbicides, Baughman says developing a plan is key. Watch …
Check Out These Photos of the Number 1 Baseball Team in the Nation, Texas Tech 19 Feb 2020 00:32 KFYO The Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team enjoyed about as much success as possible over the weekend, outscoring Houston Baptist and Northern Colorado 65-11 in four wins. The team is now ranked number one in the nation in two separate polls. Both the NCBWA …
Early Voting Has Started In Texas, But Should You Vote Early? 19 Feb 2020 00:31 KFYO Early voting is underway in Texas and while that means registered voters can head to the polls, it doesn't mean you have to or should. March 3rd is Election Day and that means there is still a lot of time to vote and still a lot of time for information …
Texas Tech Freshmen Make Big Splash on Opening Weekend 19 Feb 2020 00:30 KFYO The Texas Tech Red Raiders exploded over the weekend for 65 runs while holding their opponents to just 11 runs in four games. While there are a lot of faces that return for the team and had success this weekend like Clayton Beeter, Micah Dallas, Brian …
Police: Man stabbed child at random in Texas McDonald’s 19 Feb 2020 00:15 Seattle Times EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A 25-year-old man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after authorities said he randomly stabbed a child while she was in the play area at a McDonald’s restaurant in El Paso, Texas. Police say the girl — who is about 4 or 5 years old — was …
Early voting starts Tuesday in Texas. Here's what you need to know. 19 Feb 2020 00:07 Glen Rose Reporter By Allyson OrtegonTexas Tribune Tuesday Feb 18, 2020 at 9:51 AM Early voting starts Tuesday in Texas, with polls opening up across the state for voters to cast their ballots in the March primary. Early voting will last for 10 days, ending Feb. 28. For …
Republican candidates to compete for Texas House District 28 primary 19 Feb 2020 00:06 KTRK HOUSTON, Texas -- The Republican primary for Texas House District 28, which represents the Katy area, Fulshear and Sugar Land, will include two candidates. Incumbent Gary Gates won the Jan. 28 special runoff election and will be on the 2020 Republican …
19 candidates to compete in contested Texas House District 22 primary 19 Feb 2020 00:06 KTRK HOUSTON, Texas -- For the first time in over a decade, Republican Rep. Pete Olson will not be on the ballot for the U.S. Congress District 22 seat, which encompasses northern Brazoria County and portions of Fort Bend and Harris counties. Instead, voters …
Republican candidates to compete for Texas House District 135 primary 19 Feb 2020 00:06 KTRK HOUSTON, Texas -- Two candidates are facing off in the March 3 Republican primary election for Texas House District 135, which covers parts of Cy-Fair, Copperfield and Jersey Village. The winner of the Republican primary election will be on the November …
Republican candidates to compete for Texas House District 7 primary 19 Feb 2020 00:06 KTRK HOUSTON, Texas -- Six candidates are facing off in the March 3 Republican primary election for Texas's 7th Congressional District, which covers parts of Houston, Katy and Cy-Fair. The winner of the Republican primary election will be on the November …
Louisiana Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty at Mardi Gras Parade 18 Feb 2020 23:57 KPEL Mardi Gras is in full swing, and it seems like there's a parade happening every time you turn around! The beads, the parties, the food - it's a lot to take in, and if you're not careful - you can party your way right into the slammer. 22-year …
Louisiana Pastor Arrested for Road Rage Gunfire on I-10 18 Feb 2020 23:57 KPEL A Baton Rouge pastor has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident that led to an accident on I-10. WBRZ.com reports Christopher "Checkerz" Williams was arrested on February 12th, 2020 on several …
Pier 1 Filing for Bankruptcy, Closing 7 Louisiana Stores 18 Feb 2020 23:56 KPEL We hate to hear this. As the retail apocalypse continues, Pier 1 Imports announced on Monday (February16) that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and are closing up to 450 locations. All of the Canada stores will be shuttered, and 331 US …
Louisiana Jeepers Hosts 'Topless Tuesday' Tonight 18 Feb 2020 23:56 KPEL The Louisiana Jeepers, a local non-profit, is hosting its "Topless Tuesday" tonight. If you own any Jeep-branded vehicle, you are invited to join the Louisiana Jeepers for a night of food, fun, and conversation - with no obligation to join the …
‘Leave Bill Barr alone’: Louisiana Republican is fed up with former prosecutors criticizing the attorney general 18 Feb 2020 23:51 Raw Story In an earth-moving public statement, over 2,000 ex-employees of the Department of Justice have signed a letter calling on Attorney General William Barr to resign, saying he “openly and repeatedly flouted” the principle of equal justice under the rule of …
Sports Minute: Texas Rio Grande Valley tops Texas Permian Basin 93-80 18 Feb 2020 23:44 KTEN Online EDINBURG, Texas (AP) - Lesley Varner II had 23 points as Texas Rio Grande Valley defeated Texas Permian Basin 93-80 for its sixth straight victory. It's the longest winning streak for UTRGV since the 2007-08 team won seven straight. Jordan Jackson had …
Super Tuesday early voting begins in Texas 18 Feb 2020 23:43 KTEN Online (KTEN) -- Who will be the next president of the United States? Now through February 28, Texans can take advantage of early voting in the presidential primary elections leading up to Super Tuesday on March 3. The VoteTexas.gov website makes it easy to …
EXCLUSIVE: Texas Sheriff Talks Trump, Immigration, 2020, ‘The Beto Effect’ And More 18 Feb 2020 23:41 Daily Caller
Texas Traffic Stop Yields 6 Firearms, Multiple Rounds Of Armor-Piercing Ammunition After Road Rage Incident 18 Feb 2020 23:21 CBS Dallas CENTRAL TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A DPS Trooper seized multiple firearms during a traffic stop after a road rage incident on IH-10 in Guadalupe County over the weekend. The trooper was patrolling near Seguin on Sunday, February 16, when he responded to a report …