ETR Staff Report There’s no better way to enjoy the season than with a little fresh air and a crackling campfire. This year, Texas State Parks are offering a full lineup of festive events from Thanksgiving weekend straight through Christmas and beyond. Families can explore nature, take part in guided activities, and experience the magic […]
By BCP Staff Does it feel like the holidays come around faster and faster every year? If you’re looking to save time by avoiding the crowds and doing some holiday shopping online, know that scammers camp out online all year long. So if you’re planning to shop online for holiday gifts, how can you avoid […]
Red Cross shares tips to prevent holiday cooking fires By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR As Thanksgiving approaches, the scent of roasting turkeys, simmering casseroles, and warm pies begins to drift across East Texas. Families gather in busy kitchens, children peek over counters, and ovens work overtime. But behind the comfort of holiday cooking lies a hidden danger—one […]
Acting Texas Comptroller delays meeting with business leaders ETR Staff Report Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has yet to commit to meeting with business leaders regarding his recent decision to halt new certifications under the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program, according to State Senator Royce West (D–Dallas). West recently said that chambers of commerce […]
By Lauren Burke In a ruling signed by a federal court and signed by a Judge nominated by President Donald Trump, new congressional maps created by the Texas GOP have been blocked. The maps were recently changed in August after President Trump publicly urged Texas Republicans to redraw the congressional maps to pick up five […]
By Dr. Michael Guido “I will thank You Lord, with all my heart.” The thanksgiving he describes is total and consumes all of his being – his entire self. The word he used for heart would include his consciousness of God’s presence, his memory of God’s goodness, and his awareness of God’s grace. He worshiped […]
