Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are leading their respective primary campaigns for U.S. Senate, according to a poll released released last week by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Early voting began Feb. 17 and runs through Feb. 27.
The Daingerfield Public Library, located at 207 Jefferson Street, is welcoming readers of all ages this month with an exciting selection of new books across every genre. Young readers can dive into fresh children’s fiction favorites such as The Humble Pie and Aaron Slater. Fans of graphic novels will find new fiction and nonfiction titles, including additions to the popular Bad Guys series and Nathan Hale’s historical adventures that bring history to life in a fun, visual way. Junior fiction readers can enjoy stories like The Teacher of Nomad Land and the classic mystery favorite Nate the Great. Young adult readers won’t want to miss the new release A Thief in the Night by bestselling author Holly Black.
At least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported. Among those killed were three young brothers who fell through ice on a private pond near Bonham, about 60 miles northeast of Texas. In the Dallas suburb of Frisco, two teens died after a sledding accident. They were riding on a sled being pulled by a vehicle.
The electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.
Welcome to the library corner where we get to share all things library! One might think that libraries are just books…and if you don’t read, why go to them? We are here to share with you just how much more libraries are to our community than a building full of books. Although the Hughes Springs Library and Museum is open only three days a week, we take great pride in serving as a vital community hub. Children are welcome to walk to the library after school or be dropped off, and patrons of all ages know they can visit at any time to receive one-on-one technology assistance. We also help connect community members and guide them in finding the information and resources they need. There truly is something for everyone at the Hughes Springs Library.