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Hymns for the Hungry raises funds for food ministry

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The Pausitive Band performed at Thursday night’s Hymns for the Hungry event along with seven other local churches, residents from TK Ranch. The evening of music helped raise funds for First Freewill Baptist Church’s food ministry program that provides meals six days a week to those in need. . Some $3,000 was raised, plus a large amount of food was collected. (News photo by Barbara Green)

 

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Veteran’s Day activities planned

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There will be a Veteran’s Day fundraiser honoring all who served from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at 100 Baylor.
Celebrate this special day with a block walk 1/2K for a $20 entry. Participants will receive refreshments at the halfway point. Participation prices for walking.
Kids are invited to dress patriotically and enjoy a bounce house, games and face painting. Soda and kid-friend drinks will be available.
Additional information on vendor space can be seen at the The V’s Facebook page.

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County Veteran’s Day program on Nov. 11

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The staff of the Montague County Veteran’s Service office will host a Veteran’s Day program at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the courthouse annex in Montague.

The public is invited to attend this program and visit the county veteran’s memorial on the courthouse square honoring those who served.

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Remember to fall back on Saturday night for Sunday time change

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Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 3, so before you go to bed Saturday night move your clocks back one hour.
There have been efforts to get the time change thrown out, but it continues to be in governmental limbo.
What is the future of daylight saving time? On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. But it will not become law until the House of Representatives votes and the president signs off.
The Sunshine Protection Act, stalled in 2023. A group of senators reintroduced the bill again this year and it has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to review and it is stuck in committee.
This time change also is a good time to change out the batteries in your smoke alarms to be set for the next year.

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