Just in time for the holidays, the ‘bows are coming to a community or neighborhood fishing hole near you. The Christmasy-looking fish have already landed in lots of places.

Kincade Henry, our hometown cowboy, competed at the Las Vegas NFR on December 1 through December 10, 2022. While competing he placed first in two rounds and received two gold belt buckles. He also placed second twice and sixth once. He is grateful beyond means with all of the support and encouragement that he has received from his friends, family, and community.

The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits. Events will also be published on our website.

Whether gearing up for your first family holiday at home or planning holiday travel, these five easy steps will keep you prepared and ready for any holiday stress that may come your way. Take the Necessary Steps to Ensure Good Health Eat right, get plenty of sleep and make sure you have your immunizations in order to stay healthy.

There are 134 inmates in jail with 114 males and 20 females. Since 12/12/2022 the following have been booked into the jail: • ColtonFletcher,32of Hughes Springs, was arrested on a Morris County warrant for Indecency with a Child Sexual contact.

If you are shopping online for a pet this holiday season, use caution. According to the latest update to the BBB Puppy Scam Study, the average dollar amount lost per victim is $850.

All were entertained as The Choirs of Harts Bluff presented “The Sounds of the Season” in concert, Tuesday evening, December 6, 2022. Under the direction of Brittany Traylor, the Elementary Choir sang a variety of songs such as” White Christmas,” “Let It Snow,” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” This was followed by the 5th and 6th grade choir performing their rendition of “There’s a New Kid in Town,” “ Holly Jolly Christmas,” and many more. The night ended with the Jr. High and High School Chorale performing a mixture of classics and modern holiday songs from “Sleigh Ride,” to “Carol of the Bells.” Numerous solos and duets were performed and directed by Amy Kessler.

Wednesday, December 7 was the annual “Ham Day” in MPISD where all staff members are traditionally gifted a Christmas ham. But this year, instead of ham, MPISD staff members received “bread” in the form of $500! Superintendent Judd Marshall, Deputy Superintendent Deb Malone, Director of Facilities Van Bowen, and members of the MPISD Board of Trustees were on hand all day Wednesday passing out Christmas greetings and the surprise.