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Just how many cleaning products do you need to make sure to keep on hand for each cleaning situation that will occur within your home? There are all kinds of dirt and grime throughout our house that gives us a struggle to clean. Like removing grease splatters in our kitchen, hard water stains...
Read more(1)On April 17, 2021, the Angelina County Genealogical Society will launch its first Angelina County Genealogy Conference. We have kept the cost minimal at $12 for a whole day of genealogical instruction--including breakfast snacks and pizza for lunch. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. speakers will discuss the following topics:
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Imagine Rivon’s Arena packed from fence to fence with just a bit of walking space. Horse trailers, trucks and other vehicles were lined up down FM160. Children running about eating treats, riding horses, and climbing the rodeo arena fence to get a better view. Adults of every age cheered for contestants and family and friends greeted one another with hugs. Trucks were backed up to the arena so families could sit in the beds and enjoy the rodeo while others sat under the covered bleachers. The smell of boudin, etouffee, and a smorgasbord of Cajun and soul food treats clung to the air, wafting from the vendor’s booths. Zydeco and country music played as folks swayed and two-stepped. Since Covid-19 reared its ugly head, so many events have been postponed or cancelled. Unfortunately, one very well attended local event was Our Mother of Mercy Easter Rodeo which has made history during its more than eight decades as the oldest black rodeo in the USA. Last year’s rodeo was cancelled, and none was planned for this year. The folks at the historic catholic church in Ames do an outstanding job, and the community wishes them a full recovery from the blast of Corona. But, the bright spot in this story has a name. His name is Tyler Redmon, Rodeo Promoter and he is only 25 years old.
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Local five-year-old Grayson Benavidez used his allowance to purchase paper to donate to children in need. The young boy wanted to help others and bought reams of paper from Brookshire Brothers in Liberty. He then presented the paper to Liberty Middle School.
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They’re at it again! Scammers always come up with new methods to hurt innocent people. There’s a new scam out there, and it’s targeting people through emails and texts. The scammers send an email or text message asking people to take a survey about the COVID vaccine and promise...
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(1) Photo of Keith Carter at his 96th birthday party on Friday, March 26th. Cutline for photo: Keith Carter listens as his wife Ghita, daughter Julie, and son sing Happy Birthday and waits to blow out the candles. Photo courtesy Jamie Carter Bollich. (The photo came from a video I emailed you and a screenshot I took from the video)
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Easter is this Sunday. Are you thinking about dyeing some eggs for the kids? This is a wonderful tradition to do with the kids for Easter. Dyeing eggs brings joy to all ages in our homes. But have you noticed there are so many different coloring kits you can buy at the store? There are so many choices too...
Read more(i) Keith Carter, originally from Cleveland, Texas will turn 96 on Friday, March 26th.
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