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Some of my fondest memories are of Paul Harvey as he would tels stories in his own inimitable fashion. The best part was hearing … “and now you know the rest of the story.” He always added small details never heard before of bigger events. I ran across one recently.

The Library will be closed Saturday, October 11th & Monday, October 13th for Columbus Day. You can call (903)856-3302 to renew or reserve items by stating your name, account number, and title of items to be renewed or reserved. You can renew online or return items through book drop. Have a great holiday! The Library will also have a craft class where we will be making “book pumpkins”, on October 11th @10:00am-12:00pm. We will charge $5 per pumpkin and supply all the supplies. Call to let us know if you want to join us!

The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 congressional map are asking a panel of three federal judges to block using the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the March midterms. The Texas Tribune reported this is the first legal test for the redrawn districts, which are intended to increase the Texas congressional seats held by Republicans by five.