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What does your Texas drought look like? With more than 97 percent of Texas suffering from drought conditions, that’s what the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) want to know. This coalition of state agencies today launched an interactive public awareness campaign inviting Texans to submit personal photos capturing what the drought looks like for them and how it has impacted their lives.
From now through Sept. 30, Texans are invited to share their original photographs of the drought on Flickr, Instagram and other social media platforms. Photos should illustrate how the drought is affecting daily life—whether it is dry creek beds, withered crops, native plants flourishing in the dry climate or the innovative water conservation measures Texans are using to combat drought.

Daingerfield FFA students attended the Texas FFA State Convention held this summer in Dallas.
Students participating on the trip were Delaney Smith, Cassidy Shaver, Gloria Rodriguez and Chelsea Chalk. They listened to several keynote speakers, voted on various FFA business topics and elected the state officers for the next year.

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The following persons were booked into the Morris County Jail for the month of July:
Darrell Eugene Ross, 46, Daingerfield, parole violation, no driver’s license, and unlawful possession of a firearm by felon.
 Rigoberto Garza, 30, bail jumping, failure to appear, and DWI.
 Sharlama Marie Weber, 20, Daingerfield, possession of marijuana under 2 ounces and possession of dangerous drugs.
 Marvin Dale Jones, 46, Daingerfield, disorderly conduct, fighting.
 Alex Anthony Cox, 17, Omaha, driving while intoxicated.
 Michael Paul  Williams, 31, Waco, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
 Tommy Lee Johnson, 63, Daingerfield, possession of controlled substance and possession of marijuana under 2 ounces.
 Brandon Kyle McGill, 27, Lone Star, motion to revoke forgery of a financial instrument and release of surety.

Avinger Volunteer Fire Department was chosen to conduct a live fire and sprinkler side-by-side educational demonstration by the national nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) to increase its home fire sprinkler education locally.
With funding through a contract with the United States Fire Administration (USFA), HFSC selected 25 fire departments nationwide that participate in the “Built for Life Fire Department” program to participate. “Built for Life Fire Departments” commit to making home fire sprinklers a focus of their educational efforts.
“We are privileged to participate in this program,” says Fire Chief Kyle Downs. “With the help of HFSC’s educational material, we can move forward with this important educational demonstration, which illustrates the danger of home fires and the life-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers.”

Before you dig into your next outdoor project, Atmos Energy Corporation is reminding every homeowner, construction crew and do-it-yourselfer to call 8-1-1. The reminder comes as utilities across the nation recognized Aug.11, as 8-1-1 Day.
“It’s the law in every state we serve, from Colorado to Kentucky,” said John McDill, Atmos Energy vice president of pipeline safety. “The 811 program can save you time and money as well as prevent threats to life and property.”

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