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WITH LUKE CLAYTON The same cooling weather that triggers the fall migration of waterfowl and gets deer up and moving also kicks off one of the best ‘big’ bites in freshwater. About this time each year, when the water temperature begins to drop in areas lakes, big catfish go on the prowl.

What Will Jesus Do When He Returns To Earth From Heaven?

“He will mend the broken and create a new Heaven and a new Earth,” says Colin, 12. “He will raise the dead from the grave and will take all those who believe in him to eternal paradise.” In case you haven’t noticed, this world and the people in it are broken.

It’s Fall Y’all

Crispy cool mornings, soft pjs, ludicrously priced mum pots that never bloom all the way, pumpkins in pastel colors, high school football, the smell and color and taste of cloves and cinnamon: These are a few of my favorite things. Don’t misunderstand. I am a summer girl through and through.

A Free Medical Clinic Opened in Rural East Texas. Thousands Poured in for help.

By Kim Krisberg and David Leffler, Public Health Watch Gary Reaves, who owns a plant nursery in the nearby town of Malakoff, sometimes dropped by with lunch for the front-desk staff. His home shares a fence line with Curran’s ranch. “Athens is a very tightknit town,” Reaves said.

Defining Death and Rebirth

As many readers know, I am a widow. I lost my husband, and it’s caused predictable struggles. He’s gone; I’m here and that leaves a conundrum that I’ve grappled with for the last 22 months.

A Free Medical Clinic Opened in Rural East Texas. Thousands Poured in for help.

By Kim Krisberg and David Leffler, Public Health Watch Juanita Franklin, 58, the woman who had seen the clinic’s sign on her way to volunteer at church, was among the clinic’s first patients. She and her husband, Kevin, had spent eight years trying to find consistent care for his prostate cancer.

Local Student Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalist

Emily Quentin, daughter of Chris and Kindra Quentin, was recently named a National Merit Semifinalist. Quentin, a senior this year, has been a homeschool student for the last nine years.

Crandall ISD Celebrates Teachers for World Teachers Day, October 5

Teachers cultivate the minds of their students and help guide them through aspects of life. Wednesday, October 5th is World Teachers Day. It is a day when international teachers are given a big thank you for all their hard work.

Learning by Hand Thanks to a Grant

Recognizing different learning styles among the students in a classroom is one of the many skills a great teacher possesses. And then incorporating the styles into the lesson plans takes greater skill. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

2023 Texas State-Fish Art Contest Now Open for Entries

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce it is accepting entries for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28.