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TPWD is proposing to increase the number of “doe days” from four to 16 or more days in 21 Post Oak Savannah counties to allow for more hunting opportunity and to help offset undesirable skewed sex ratios. TPWD Photo

TPWD is proposing to increase the number of “doe days” from four to 16 or more days in 21 Post Oak Savannah counties to allow for more hunting opportunity and to help offset undesirable skewed sex ratios. TPWD Photo

SPEAKING UP

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, March 12, 2026
An earlier dove season structure in the South Zone and an expansion of the doe days in 21 Post Oak counties are among the list of proposed changes to the 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations recently released by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Fishing guide Jack York of Emory capped an extraordinary day on Lake Tyler with his 13.45-pounder. York also boated a 12-pounder, two in the nine-pound class and one eight-pounder. His heaviest five bass weighed 54.34 pounds — a 10.8 pound average. TPWD Photo

Fishing guide Jack York of Emory capped an extraordinary day on Lake Tyler with his 13.45-pounder. York also boated a 12-pounder, two in the nine-pound class and one eight-pounder. His heaviest five bass weighed 54.34 pounds — a 10.8 pound average. TPWD Photo

Two Texans set to compete in upcoming 2026 Bassmaster Classic

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Two Texans are set to compete among the full field of 58 anglers in the upcoming 2026 Bassmaster Classic set for March 12-15 on the Tennessee River in Knoxville.Lee Livesay of Longview qualified for his sixth Classic appearance via the Bassmaster Elite Series.

What Is Your Leprosy?

Center First Upc
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Sis. Deborah MayoII Kings Chapter 5The Syrian army had been allowed to spoil the confines of the land of Israel and during one of their raids captured a seemingly insignificant ‘little’ maid whose conduct and witness would deeply impact many.

Church Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Whenever your church has a revival, VBS, anniversary or any other special upcoming event submit it to the Light and Champion Church Calendar to help get the word out. Submit your event by 12 p.m. on Tuesday and we will post it in that week’s edition of the Light and Champion.

In times of hurt God comforts us

Fbc
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Frank JousanIt troubles me when people I know, when my friends are hurting.A few days ago, I was talking to a good friend that had recently lost a former classmate. He mentioned that there were only a few of his classmates left. Sadness, grief, hopelessness, questions over a loss.
Roberson Family at Old Home Baptist

Roberson Family at Old Home Baptist

Roberson Family at Old Home Baptist

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Roberson family will be at Old Home Baptist Church Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m. The family will be bringing the music and Timothy will be preaching the Word. Everyone is invited to come and join us.
Clever Creek Baptist Church at 199 CR 1042 at FM 417 West in Center will host Evangelist Dwayne Williams, who is known as “the Texas Teddy Bear” from Woden, Texas, for a special gospel concert, singing and preaching event on Friday, March 13, 2026. Supper for all will be served at 6 pm. Many will gather at 5:30 pm for a prayer meeting. Evangelist Williams travels all across the United States singing, preaching and witnessing. He is often known as the Texas Cowboy Evangelist sharing Jesus.

Clever Creek Baptist Church at 199 CR 1042 at FM 417 West in Center will host Evangelist Dwayne Williams, who is known as “the Texas Teddy Bear” from Woden, Texas, for a special gospel concert, singing and preaching event on Friday, March 13, 2026. Supper for all will be served at 6 pm. Many will gather at 5:30 pm for a prayer meeting. Evangelist Williams travels all across the United States singing, preaching and witnessing. He is often known as the Texas Cowboy Evangelist sharing Jesus.

Clever Creek Baptist to host Williams in concert

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Clever Creek Baptist Church at 199 CR 1042 at FM 417 West in Center will host Evangelist Dwayne Williams, who is known as “the Texas Teddy Bear” from Woden, Texas, for a special gospel concert, singing and preaching event on Friday, March 13, 2026. Supper for all will be served at 6 pm.
Operation Desert Storm remembered by local VFW

Operation Desert Storm remembered by local VFW

Operation Desert Storm remembered by local VFW

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
On January 16, 1991, President George H. W. Bush announced the start of what would be called Operation Desert Storm-a military operation of coalition forces from 34 nations to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait, which Iraq had invaded and annexed months earlier. When the war ended on Feb.
Gross achieves rank of Lieutenant with CPD

Gross achieves rank of Lieutenant with CPD

Gross achieves rank of Lieutenant with CPD

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
In a ceremony held Thursday, March 5, the Center Police Department recognized the many contributions of department member Jake Gross by promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant.
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