East Texas Food Bank receives grant
      On Thursday, Dec. 21, the Beaumont Foundation of America presented the East Texas Food Bank with a check for $30,000. This donation will be used to provide food for those in need across East Texas and also to encourage others to give support as well.
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Meals on Wheels Weekly Menu
Jan. 4 - 11
      Please call the day before if you are going to eat the next day. Bobbie & Acker Hanks Senior Center 118 Railroad Ave. Whitehouse, Texas 903-839-6958 Troup Municipal Library 102 S.
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Texas Master Naturalist program sets registration
      The East Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) will begin a new class Saturday, Jan. 20 through Mar. 24. Classes are to be held at Tyler Nature Center on FM 848 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These classes are sponsored jointly by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Tex...
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What's Cookin'?
No Guilt Brownies
      3/4 c. flour 3/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. cocoa 1/2 tsp.baking powder 1/2 tsp.salt 1/4 c. oil 2 tsp. chocolate extract       or flavor 2 eggs Frosting: 3/4 c. powdered sugar 1 Tbsp. cocoa 1 Tbsp. skim or 2% milk 1/2 tsp.
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Trails to Trout baited for fun
      The East Texas Woods and Waters Foundation (ETWWF) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPW) will host special fishing events Saturday, Jan. 6 and Jan. 13. Fishing begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. The event continues come rain or shine.
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