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[ September 11, 2020 ] Faith Baptist Church Night of Prayer Waskom News
[ 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

Waskom’s National Night Out Scheduled for October 1

September 27, 2019 admin 0

Waskom’s fifteenth National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 5:30 – 7:00 at Waskom’s Central Fire Station on Highway 80. This is the 35th year that National Night Out has been […]

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

Border Patrol officer fatally shoots suspected human smuggler near Texas border 25 Oct 2020 21:29 New York Daily News Officials from U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Homeland Security and Webb County Sheriff’s Office stopped a tractor trailer truck in Laredo around 9:30 p.m. Friday as a car full of people were dropped off, seemingly to be loaded into the trailer, Chief Patrol …
3-year-old Texas boy dies after accidentally shooting himself at birthday party 25 Oct 2020 21:29 New York Daily News
Biden has 3-point lead over Trump in Texas, poll shows 25 Oct 2020 21:25 KRQE - New Mexico HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden used the word "fracking" 15 times during Thursday night's debate, all because of another word that could determine the upcoming election: Pennsylvania. Hydraulic …
Texas tries to shore up hospital capacity in El Paso as coronavirus cases surge nationwide 25 Oct 2020 21:20 The Washington Post New reported infections nationwide surpassed 80,000 for the first time this Friday and again Saturday, as hospitalizations push past 40,000 and daily death tolls begin to climb. Officials are already trying to shore up overwhelmed facilities: In Texas, Gov …
‘Texas Is Not A Swing State’—Trump Campaign Dismisses Biden’s Ploy For Red States 25 Oct 2020 21:09 Forbes Topline Joe Biden will travel to Georgia and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) to Texas in the final week before Election Day—a sign the Biden campaign is confident about expanding the electoral map even as the Trump campaign dismisses concerns about the …
2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Texas Neighborhood 25 Oct 2020 20:24 CBS Dallas - Texas WOODBRANCH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Officials say two people were killed in a small plane crash in a southeast Texas neighborhood. The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. Sunday in a wooded neighborhood in Woodbranch, 30 miles northeast of Houston. The …
3-Year-Old Texas Boy Dies After Shooting Self During His Birthday Party 25 Oct 2020 20:00 CBS Dallas - Texas PORTER, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A 3-year-old Texas boy was killed after he shot himself accidentally at his own birthday party, sheriff’s officials said. The incident was reported shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday at a home in Porter, 25 miles northeast of …
Harris to Visit Texas 4 Days Before Election: Campaign Update 25 Oct 2020 20:00 Bloomberg News
'The Alamo' at 60: What John Wayne's film gets right and wrong about the famous Texas battle 25 Oct 2020 19:51 Yahoo! Voices The Battle of the Alamo was fought over 13 days on the grounds of an 18th century Spanish mission in San Antonio in the winter of 1836. But the battle over our collective memory of the Alamo is still being fought today. What unfolded in real time as one …
Border Patrol agent fatally shoots man suspected of human smuggling in Texas 25 Oct 2020 19:43 Fox News Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man suspected of human smuggling in Texas after he struck an agent with his vehicle while trying to escape the scene, federal …
BUY, BUILD, SELL: Texas Furniture and Appliance offers home updates for the holidays 25 Oct 2020 19:26 Paris News - Texas With the holiday season just around the corner, Jimmy Tuggle at Texas Furniture and Appliance said, for many, now may be time to update appliances for a busy winter kitchen as Texans entertain friends and family. “We have a full line of ranges, gas, …
Creed gets in Truck series final 4 with victory in Texas 25 Oct 2020 19:20 TSN FORT WORTH, Texas — Sheldon Creed qualified for the championship round of the NASCAR Truck series by winning the two-lap shootout to end a wild finish at Texas on Sunday. Creed's series-leading fourth win put him in the championship finale at Phoenix …
NASCAR at Texas live updates, results, highlights from 2020 Cup Series playoff race 25 Oct 2020 19:09 Sporting News NASCAR's Round of 8 race at Texas on Sunday has produced drama well before the firing of engines, hopefully foreshadowing a wild Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500. Martin Truex Jr. was docked 20 points for failing a pre-race inspection and is now in …
Louisiana district suspends more students for online weapons 25 Oct 2020 18:53 The Republic - Indiana HARVEY, La. — A Louisiana school district that faced a backlash for suspending a student after a teacher saw a BB gun in his room during a virtual class has suspended at least three other students for weapons spotted during online learning. In the two …
Texas man flagged at poll for using state-issued voter ID 25 Oct 2020 18:48 ABC13 - Texas TARRANT COUNTY, Texas -- It's always been smooth sailing for Mike Wright when it comes to voting. But this election, he said he hit a slight bump at a Tarrant County polling place after showing his state-issued photo ID. Knowing the importance of this …
1 dead in shooting at Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds 25 Oct 2020 18:48 ABC13 - Texas TODD MISSION, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman died early Sunday in a shooting while camping at the Texas Renaissance Festival. It happened just after midnight at the campgrounds at the theme park. A man was taken into custody, according to Grimes County Sheriff …
Truex bumped back in Texas, docked 20 points over spoiler 25 Oct 2020 18:48 Federal News Network FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. was sent to the back of the field for NASCAR’s Cup race at Texas and docked 20 points while crew chief James Small was ejected for a rear spoiler violation. The 2017 Cup champion and runner-up the past two seasons …
Zeta on track to hit Louisiana Gulf Coast Wednesday 25 Oct 2020 18:42 Avoyelles Today - Louisiana Tropical Storm Zeta is expected to be a Category 1 hurricane when it cuts across the eastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsua Monday night or Tuesday morning. It is projected to maintain hurricane strength until weakening to a tropical storm during the day …
Today’s 2020 Election Polls: Biden And Trump Neck And Neck In Georgia And Texas 25 Oct 2020 17:58 Forbes Topline With just over two weeks to go before Election Day, polls show Joe Biden and President Trump neck and neck in both Georgia and Texas, two states that have not gone for a Democratic presidential candidate in decades and carry large sway in the …
Dak Prescott signed a football for a sick Texas teen, now she's returning the 'faith' 25 Oct 2020 16:30 WWLP 22 DALLAS (NEXSTAR) — A Texas teen with a debilitating illness is sending some “faith” to her unlikely new penpal, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, following his career-altering injury earlier this month. Rebecca Taylor, 17, recently received an autographed …
US election roundup: Voting surge in Texas, poll shows majority will accept result & more 25 Oct 2020 16:08 The Times of India Marc Short, Chief of Staff of US Vice President Mike Pence, has tested positive for the COVID-19, the White House has said, becoming the latest top official to have contracted the deadly disease. The vice president and the second lady have tested negative, …
Abortion on the ballot: Voters in Colorado and Louisiana consider restrictions 25 Oct 2020 16:01 KITV - ABC 4 - Hawaii "To me it feels like maybe there was some complacency among people in Louisiana, that, 'Oh, the Louisiana politicians can pass these crazy laws, but you know, they'll be stopped in court," she said. "Well that may not necessarily be …