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Margaret Cagle makes a difference

March 30, 2021 Linda Brendle 0

Although Margaret Cagle may not be remembered by future historians, she has definitely contributed to contemporary society in East Texas. As the manager of both the Rains County and Wood County Senior Meal Programs – under the auspices of the East Texas Council of Government (ETCOG) – she makes a huge difference to many older residents of the two counties. […]

New life

March 16, 2021 Linda Brendle 0

Three weeks ago, this column was about the effects of a week of ice and snow, but this one is about life after Snowpocalypse 2021. After all the snow and ice melted, there was a lot of landscape sadness to be seen. […]

Looking back

March 9, 2021 Linda Brendle 0

Computer work has been interesting at the Brendle house for the last week since we’ve been without wifi. We had what we thought was an unlimited plan from a major carrier through a third party provider called Nomad. […]

All creatures great and small

February 23, 2021 Linda Brendle 0

The Snowpocalypse of 2021 has been a challenge to all of us – some more than others. While many report spending days without heat and water, David and I experienced only two days of rolling blackouts, and we had no water outages. […]

Make it a great day!

February 16, 2021 Linda Brendle 0

Many opportunities to be grateful have presented themselves this week – a home that keeps us comfortable even in the worst weather, a full refrigerator and pantry so we don’t have to make a run to the store, and internet service so we can keep in touch when church is canceled, to name a few. […]

To hug or not to hug

February 9, 2021 Linda Brendle 0

What is one of the first things we say to our grandchildren when we see them? I have no scientific proof to back this up, but it’s probably something like “Come give Grandma a hug!” And more than likely, the kids come running. […]

I love newspapers

February 2, 2021 Linda Brendle 0

Those were some of the first words Robert Worley said to me after I walked into his office and introduced myself. Worley is the new Director of the Emory Development Corp., and I was there to interview him for the article you can read on the front page of this edition of the Leader. […]

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