BISD driving changes
      Bullard Intermediate School will begin its renovations this fall, and due to construction, it will be necessary to re-route student drop-off and pick-up at the campus, according to Transportation Director Lisa Williams.
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FEMA extends registraion date
      WACO - FEMA and the State of Texas are committed to helping all affected residents recover from recent flooding. To do this, FEMA has approved Texas' request to extend the deadline by which individuals affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding between June 16 and Aug. 3 can register for d...
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Mobile disaster recovery comes to Cherokee County
      WACO - A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) is coming to Cherokee County to offer assistance to residents affected by the severe storms and flooding in the region, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today. Recovery specialists will be available to answer questions residen...
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Tip of the Week
Practical uses for medicinal herbs
      Many gardeners have already established an herb garden for culinary use; and, in many cases, this same garden may also be used for medicinal purposes. Through the ages, herbs have been thought to have medicinal value for human aliments.
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Meals on Wheels
      Wednesday, Aug. 29 Chicken Salad Tomato and Cottage Cheese Sliced Peaches Crackers Cookies Thursday, Aug. 30 Meatloaf and Gravy Buttered Rice Summer-blend Vegetables Bread Applesauce Friday, Aug.
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Military News
      Navy Seaman Recruits John E. Adam, son of Vicki and Weldon Friday, Bullard, Alexander C. Vines, son of Laura Mangan, Malakoff, and Mark Vines, Abilene, and Navy Seaman Apprentice Aaron C. Humphries, son of Shannon Humphries, LaRue, and Micheal Humphries, Robinson, recently completed U.S. Navy basi...
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'Evening on the Brick Streets' scheduled for September 13
      NACOGDOCHES - You're invited to attend a very special "Evening on the Brick Streets," including delicious food and live music, on Thursday, Sept. 13, in historic downtown Nacogdoches. The event will start at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails served inside the Nacogdoches Convention & Visi...
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Thirteen more Texas counties eligible for public assistance
      WACO - Public Assistance to repair damaged infrastructure is available in 13 additional Texas counties, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced recently.
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