As we approach the celebration of Christmas, I’m reminded how easy it can be to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Between family gatherings, travel...

This time of year reminds us of the importance of faith, family, and community. And with a new year just ahead, I am grateful for the trust you place in me and the...

Teenagers today don’t know much about pay telephones.  They have telephones in their room at home, and cell phones to take with them everywhere they go.  They are never...

Wow! What a great time we’ve had at SAPL since my last “Library Lowdown”.  We have completed our new Teen/Young Adult space.  It’s a great place for our teenagers and young...

Colonial Pines residents were delighted to welcome Jana Pate with Serenity Pines and Morgan Taylor with Doctors Choice into our home to participate...

As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of the importance of gratitude. Gathering around the table with friends and family serves as a perfect opportunity for...

I felt totally sorry for the little old lady who was confronted by a younger and much larger man at the grocery store.  I felt sorry for her because I have been in the same...

This week at Colonial Pines has been jam-packed with some of the most thoughtful and wonderful volunteers anyone could ask for!We started our week...

(1) Matt McBroom will discuss “The John Henry Kirby Sawmills” with special reference to the one at Bon Weir, when the Deep East Texas Archeological Society meets on Monday,...

The first week of November has been both fun and memorable here at Colonial Pines. This week, we are honored to spotlight two of our wonderful...

From the beginning of civilization man has devised different gestures to use when meeting or departing other people.  It seems that the 21st century has had the most...

This past Friday, we had the joy of hosting a Hallway Trick-or-Treating event for the San Augustine Elementary first-grade students! Our residents...

San Augustine County, it's November already, so here are a few things the San Augustine Chamber of Commerce has going on. On Tuesday, November 18th, the Chamber will hold...

Have you ever felt the need for good luck, courage, or protection when attempting to do something?  Perhaps you have “crossed your fingers” as a silent request for divine...

(1) Stanley Fletcher will discuss “The New London School Explosion,” when he speaks to the Angelina County Genealogical Society at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2025 at...