God and lawn care

Body A friend sent me this years ago. I liked it so much I printed it and kept it. Heard some people talking today about having to mow so much because of all the rain and sunshine we’ve experienced so far this summer.

Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns

Body Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returnsDrought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle.

Observations on getting older

Body I recently saw online, and some I’ve collected over time. One I saw on a greeting card. A little humor always brightens my day, so I hope you enjoy these as muc h as I ha ve. Age 60 might be the new 40, but 9 p.m. is the new midnight.

The 501

Body Another name for fly swatter is tea strainer.Yeah, I’ve already told that story — maybe twice.

Additional disaster assistance approved

Body have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported.

End the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways

Body KNOXCOUNTY–TxDOT says that between 2000 and 2024, there were an average of 12 deaths per day on Texas roadways from auto accidents.November 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. That day was the last day our state went a day without at least one fatal car accident.

From the Lindberghs to Travis and Taylor

Body It’s a recurring phenomenon.Backintheday,myparents were enamored of the Lindberghs, not to mention the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Whatwouldtheythinkof TaylorSwiftandTravisKelce?Me, I’ve tried to maintain disinterest.

House Democrats call for education special session

Body Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers.

Knox Notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to knox@wtx.news are preferred.WEINERT FBC ONE-DAY VBS, MAY 29WEINERT-Weinert First Baptist Church will be hosting a One-Day Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, May 29 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.