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Since we live in Texas we are always confronted with the possibility of a hot and dry summer. The rainfall we experienced during the winter and spring months was certainly a blessing. There are many things that we can do to lessen the impact of drought in our area. The most important thing we can all do is pray for rain. Until those prayers are answered, the best option we have is to practice conservation. Currently our District, which encompasses the counties of Freestone, Leon, and Madison, is showing to be in “Moderate Drought” according to the Palmer Drought Severity Index. Additionally, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of our counties in Moderate Drought while the northern portion of Freestone County is “Abnormally Dry” based on theAugust 8, 2023 reporting data. These conditions are exacerbated by the extreme heat we are experiencing.

This week at Mexia LTC we started the week bowling on Monday morning. Residents played bingo that afternoon. Residents enjoyed Bible group with Bob Kersten on Tuesday morning. Residents had their Residents’ Council meeting and enjoyed ice cream on Tuesday afternoon. Residents will have their exercise group on Wednesday morning and play bingo that afternoon. Residents will play bean bag toss on Thursday morning and celebrate our August birthdays with a birthday party on Thursday afternoon. Residents will enjoy manicures on Friday morning and play bingo that afternoon. Residents will have worship services on Sunday morning and enjoy Church services either online or on TV Sunday evening.

Former members of Cindy Walker’s children’s choir gave a performance Saturday of hymns Walker wrote for them when she led the children’s choir at First Presbyterian Church in the 1970s.