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Hearing the Voice of God

Haagon Lister Pastor Of Word Of Faith Outreach
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me… We need to get some things settled right from the beginning. They may sound elementary and simple but that’s what I need, I need simple. Having a relationship with God should not be complicated and overthought.

Today’s Devotional

Taste And See Lydia Baptist Church
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Psalm 34:8 says, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”When David penned those words, he was inviting us to personally experience the goodness of God, not just hear about it from others.
Shannon Tompkins (far right) his brother Les (center) and Matt Kaminski with some nice straps of teal taken in a public lands marsh along the Texas coast in 2024. Courtesy Photo

Shannon Tompkins (far right) his brother Les (center) and Matt Kaminski with some nice straps of teal taken in a public lands marsh along the Texas coast in 2024. Courtesy Photo

MR. PUBLIC

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Veteran waterfowl hunter offers tips sniffing out ducks, doves on public landsThere just aren’t many secrets anymore when it comes to duck and dove hunting sweet spots on public hunting lands.
Shelby County game warden Sam Anderson has been watching out for the county’s wildlife and monitoring outdoor recreational county since 2018.

Shelby County game warden Sam Anderson has been watching out for the county’s wildlife and monitoring outdoor recreational county since 2018.

Game wardens aim to conserve wildlife

Zack Clark News@lightandchampion.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
activities in theIn Texas, the conservation of wildlife is not just a matter of policy—it’s a vital responsibility that shapes the state’s natural heritage.
A large crowed turned out for the Christmas Eve on the Square hosted by Center First Methodist Church held Wednesday, Dec. 24. The annual event was led by Pastor Malcolm Monroe with music provided by Chris Watlington and Danny Paul Windham and featured a video presentation of the Nativity story along with a candlelight singing of Silent Night. See more photos Page 12. David Danley | Light and Champion

A large crowed turned out for the Christmas Eve on the Square hosted by Center First Methodist Church held Wednesday, Dec. 24. The annual event was led by Pastor Malcolm Monroe with music provided by Chris Watlington and Danny Paul Windham and featured a video presentation of the Nativity story along with a candlelight singing of Silent Night. See more photos Page 12. David Danley | Light and Champion

Candlelight service lights up Christmas Eve on Center square

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
January

January

2025 marks end of first quarter of 21st century

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The year 2025 has come and gone, like all the ones before have and all the ones to come will. While nothing tangible happens to mark the changing of the calendar year, as, in the natural, at least, the last day of one year is the same as the first of the next.
Cookies & Cocoa serves up books and fun

Cookies & Cocoa serves up books and fun

Cookies & Cocoa serves up books and fun

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
On the foggy morning of Saturday, Dec. 13, Center ISD’s F.L. Moffett Primary School hosted its 5th Annual Cookies & Cocoa event at Portacool Park.
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