Eight Local Alums Make SHSU Fall Honors Lists
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 8:12pm
Chelsea Eaton of Buckholt and Justice Gilmore of Milano were listed on Sam Houston State University’s Fall 2025 President’s List.
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Texas 4-H Photography Contest Deadline Extended to Feb. 28
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 8:12pm
Photographers across Texas now have extra time to capture and submit their best work as the Texas 4-H Amateur Photography Contest announces an extended registration deadline. The contest, which highlights creativity and storytelling through photography, also serves as a fundraiser supporting meaningful educational experiences for Texas 4-H youth.
Free Well Water Testing Campaign Underway for Milam County Residents
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 8:12pm
The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District has launched its 2026 water well quality testing campaign for private well owners in Milam and Burleson counties, marking the district’s first winter testing campaign.
UIL Realignments for Central Region
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 8:12pm
District realignments by the University of Interscholastic League (UIL) were announced on Monday morning, Feb.2, at 9:00 a.m for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
Six More Weeks of Winter? Start Your Garden at the Library
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 8:12pm
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter. Six more weeks of winter isn’t necessarily a bad thing for gardeners. The extra time gives you time to sow seeds and have them ready for Spring planting. There are many different varieties of seeds available through our Seed Library that are just waiting to make your garden their new home. The seed catalog drawers are stocked full of Native, Adaptive, Vegetable and Herb seeds that are ready to be checked out. We have a catalog ready to browse and 4 packets of seed can be checked out every time you visit the library. Your garden’s glow-up is waiting for you at the library.