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HOGS CLOSE TO HOME

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I saw the first signs a few weeks ago while walking across the couple of acres that serve as our ‘front lawn.’ I do keep try my best to keep the varied species of grasses and weeds some might call a lawn under control, but it’s been a real challenge lately with all the wet weather. I noticed where the ground had been disturbed and instantly knew a sounder of hogs from the nearby woods had invaded our neighborhood.
Steven Waugh setting up a hog trap in Luke’s neighbor’s yard. The flooded bottomland has pushed wild porkers to higher ground in search for food. Photo by Luke Clayton

Thirty-five Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported. “I thank our federal partners and emergency response personnel across our great state who are working tirelessly to protect and support their fellow Texans,” Gov.
Thirty-five Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid

Small Business Administration offering storm assistance

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering loan and other assistance to Texas businesses located in areas impacted by severe weather that began on April 26, 2024. Attached to this email are SBA information and fact sheets that can be shared with your local business community and chambers of commerce, and that can be posted on your website and social media pages. In addition, businesses impacted by the severe weather can contact the SBA at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or (800) 659-2955 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday for assistance and questions.

7ers run ends in Conference Finals

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Texas 7ers’ season came to an end in the Central Conference Finals after being swept by the Potawatomi Fire in their best-ofthree series. The Fire’s explosive offense was on full display for Game 1 and 2 as they put up a combined 285 points in their sweep of the 7ers.