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Activities in downtown Alba Saturday for the Life After Meth Ministries included a pie eating contest, motorcycle rally, music and dunking booth. Over $200 was raised for the christian organization, which serves those whose life has been derailed by meth.
“Honesty allows camaraderie,” stated Cody McAree as he made a point about the level of fellowship within the umpiring brotherhood. McAree is in his sixth year within the Greater East Texas …
Faith Baptist Church in Quitman hosted a block party to mark the end of the school year in their parking lot Friday evening. Dozens of kids enjoyed a petting zoo, tractor rides, inflatable castle with slide, games, snacks, face painting, balloon animals, and a cake walk. Pastor Mike Midkiff presented $100 on behalf of the church to each of the Quitman schools – elementary, junior high, and high school – plus the Quitman Police and Fire Departments, totaling $500 donated. Tours of the church facilities were given, hot dogs and cotton candy were served, and summer was ushered in with style.
“An old East Texas country boy starting out playing and then went up in the national ranks.” This is how pro truck puller Charlie Hinds of Quitman describes his journey to become one of the …
When an East Texas garden is invaded by destructive insects, resorting first to chemical warfare isn’t always the best line of defense. The common approach of bug-therefore-poison might eliminate …
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For outstanding achievement in leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Quitman High School Student Council has been recognized by the Texas Association of …
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Standout football players from around East Texas geared up Saturday for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart of a Champion All Star Bowl at Rose Stadium in Tyler. Local athletes Zane …
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