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Porter Cemetery Part 2: WoodmenLife offers help in cleanup, efforts continue in State recognition

Wed, 03/11/2020 - 4:00am

Since introducing Porter Cemetery last week, many Camp County residents have shown interest in reviving the grounds. Most have gone simply to see the forgotten resting place, but one organization has decided to go beyond that. WoodmenLife, affiliated with Woodmen of the World, has decided to make a difference. WoodmenLife plans to assist in clearing the overgrowth, removing the dead trees, and cleaning the grounds and stones.

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The Texas Hot Link Festival 101

Wed, 03/11/2020 - 4:00am

“Pilgrim’s is proud to be involved in the Hot Link Festival as a sponsor of the Pilgrim’s Farmers Market,” said Karen Campbell, director of property and building management. “We recognize the important role we play in the communities where our team members live and work. We believe we cannot truly be the best in all that we do without contributing to the health and prosperity of the communities in which we operate. Our goal is for Pilgrim’s to be considered a good neighbor and a willing community partner. The Pilgrim’s Farmers Market is a great way to help promote agriculture in our area.”

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Commissioners approve new phone and internet provider

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 4:00am

Mr. Joey Hamm, Sales Engineer of Peoples Communication returned to the Court during their regular bi-weekly meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 26 to present a proposal to add the courthouse, annex, and jail to their fiber cable system. Hamm had asked the Court’s permission two weeks earlier to lay underground fiber cable under the courthouse lawn, which was granted.