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...Dizzy dancer...

Jack Taylor Faithwriters.org
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
I met her.The air was thick with moisture, and drops like dew clung to every leaf, vine, and creature. The dappled light filtering through the emerald and fluorescent canopy accentuated the chaos of a jungle throbbing with loud and unrelenting life.

...The best teacher...

Donna Martelli Faithwriters.org
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
As a young mom, I tried to protect my son from any harm that might come his way. I had a long list of don'ts.Inevitably, the day came when he disobeyed me, like the time when he put his finger in a fire to see what it felt like. He did not do that again. As he learned, I did too.

...Light in the darkness...

Jennifer Percell Faithwriters.org
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
She's twirling long locks of red hair around her left index finger. When she was little we thought she would be left handed, but in 13 years she had never used the left hand for anything else. Cass's mom and I agree that the hair twirl is a sure sign of her deepest distress.

...Apathy-the silent killer...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Revelation 3: 15-16 NKJV “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

West Plains IPM update

Kerry Siders Agrilife Extension Agent-
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
IPMA great majority of our cotton acres went in the last week of May through the first 10 days of June. So, very little cotton is yet to square.Earlier planted cotton which survived all sorts of challenges has 1-4 first position squares, with very good retention (+90%).

Texas Screwworm response team formed

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott.
Safety tips for Fourth of July holiday weekend

Safety tips for Fourth of July holiday weekend

Safety tips for Fourth of July holiday weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Safety continues to be emphasized for all community members as the July 4 holiday approaches.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging the public to prioritize fireworks safety. Mishandling fireworks can turn celebration into tragedy.
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