Veterans Land Board launches ‘Valentines for Veterans’ campaign

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) kicked off its month-long campaign to send Valentines cards to the nearly 1,000 residents of its nine state veterans homes. The VLB urges Texans to take part in this mission to show these courageous men and women that they are an integral part of our communities.

SENIOR NEWS

One of the first things I do when I get home is kick off my shoes and put on my comfy cozy houseshoes. Once those babies come on, it’s hard to get me back out into society.

How aging adults can maintain a healthy weight through changes

Calorie-counting and watching one’s weight is often seen as a young person’s game. But even aging men and women should recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. Older adults may experience weight gain or unintentional weight loss.

Day quilt group has program on design boards

The day group of the Friendship Quilt Guild met Jan. 12 at Community Worship Center for their meeting and a potluck lunch. The program was given by Pam Sanders from the night group. She showed how to make a design board. Members then worked on their own boards. Ilene Floyd conducted the meeting.

Did you know?

The BrightFocus Foundation reports that glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness across the globe. About 80 million people worldwide have glaucoma, and estimates suggest that figure will increase to more than 111 million individuals by 2040. Hot To Cold At the St.

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Jan. 17: Pancakes, bacon, fruit, white milk. Tuesday, Jan. 18: Breakfast burrito, hash brown, fruit, white milk. Wednesday, Jan. 19: Breakfast sandwich, fruit, white milk. Thursday, Jan. 20: Breakfast cracker, cheese stick, fruit, white milk. Friday, Jan. 21: No School

PISD Menu

Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each Day Monday, Jan. 17: Breakfast: Pancakes and bacon or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

PHS powerlifting opens the season

The weights have already begun to be slung around as the powerlifting season at PHS has kicked off. The Texas powerhouse looks to compete for state titles again this year under the direction of Coach Casey Aruda. The Ranger and Rangerette teams opened the season in Panhandle on Saturday.

Senior News

We had our first board meeting of the year, and as promised, there are some ideas spinning around. First off, Breakfast Night is back. Mark your calendar for Jan. 20. We will serve you up some sausage, gravy, biscuits, egg casseroles and some desserts.