A Thanks giving season reflection by Don Taylor
Don Taylor writes a November meditation on gratitude, health, family, and a hopeful future. He reflects on fall’s weather, Thanksgiving traditions, and personal blessings including health after cancer, long marriage, and a supportive work life. He urges readers to imitate the Pilgrims in giving thanks and to look forward with optimism.
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Don Taylor
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William Bradford
Amarillo
Hands in God’s hands a salsa jar faith story
Gina Caswell Kelly shares a personal parenting vignette about weakness and trust. She describes struggling to open a jar of salsa while Kyle naps, then feels a divine presence when the lid pops. The moment reinforces the belief that life is not in her hands but in a higher power’s control.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Kyle
Mike
Gina
Texans Prepare to Debates as Legislature Opens
State lawmakers filed 282 bills in the first three days after pre-filing for the 77th Legislature. Highlights include abortion facility location rules, new clinic licensing, and mandatory information for abortion seekers. Other measures touch DWI suspensions, campaign finance disclosures for officials, and a pledge of allegiance requirement for public school students. The session begins January 9, 2001 and ends May 28, 2001.
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Austin
Reflections on Gideon and the Lord of Peace
Pastor James E. Harris revises Reflections to correct typos and shares a faith message from Judges 6 7 22. The piece links Gideon to Jehovah Shalom the Lord of Peace and urges trust in God amid life’s battles storms and crises, contrasting fleeing from trouble with facing it in faith.
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Reflections
Pastor Harris
Lynn Brisendine
James E. Harris
Faith Chapel Baptist Church
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Shalom
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Jesus Christ
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Politicians and offices listed in Washington and Texas
A compiled block lists contact details for federal and state lawmakers including Bill Clinton Kay Bailey Hutchison Pull Gramo Lappock Larry Combest Governor George W Bush Senator Rupert Duncan State Rep Gary Walker and others with addresses in Washington Austin and Plains plus phone numbers and fax lines for Senate House offices and state government.
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Bill Clinton
Waite House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
R-Texas
Hart Senate
Pull Gramo
D.C
Larry Combest
Loneworth
Austin
Luppock
Gary Walker
House OF Representatives
P.O. Box
Plains
Lawmakers Begin Profiling Bills Amid Atascosa County Ambush
Lawmakers begin profiling bills as an October incident unfolds in Atascosa County. Bat Conservation International and Texas Parks and Wildlife seek landowners researchers and the public to help track the greater long nosed bat a nectar feeding species key to agave pollination for tequila. Sightings can be reported at 512 327 9721 or TransPecosBats batcon org. The Texas Railroad Commission urges homeowners to inspect propane tanks and heating appliances before winter and offers the Home Safe Home brochure free at 1 800 642 5327.
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Atascosa County
Bat Conservation International
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Trans-Pecos
Batcon
Texas Railroad Commission
Turkey Talk Safety for Holiday Meals
Practical safety guidance for handling turkey and other foods during holidays. Emphasizes hand washing, disinfection, avoiding cross contamination, proper cooking temperatures, and keeping foods at safe temperatures. Highlights separate cooking of stuffing and the importance of using a meat thermometer for 180 F in the thigh for doneness.
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