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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River At Longview affecting Gregg and Rusk Counties....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Gregg, Smith, Upshur andWood Counties.Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Harrison, Gregg, Rusk andPanola Counties.Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHVThe next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 930 PM CDT.&&...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Sabine River at Longview.* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Lowland flooding will continue for severaldays. Oil field operations will be curtailed and timber resourceswill suffer severe flooding. Fisherman should use caution ascurrents are swift.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 27.4 feet.- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 28.4 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagelate Sunday evening and continue falling to 16.1 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood&&
Weather Alert
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River At Longview affecting Gregg and Rusk Counties....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Gregg, Smith, Upshur andWood Counties.Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Harrison, Gregg, Rusk andPanola Counties.Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHVThe next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 930 PM CDT.&&...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY EVENING...* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Sabine River near Beckville.* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding onthe reach of the Sabine River from the Tatum through Beckville andDeBerry areas with flooded boat ramps, gas and petroleum wells,and even some low area cabins.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 27.6 feet.- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 28.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Monday morning and continue falling to 17.5 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood&&
While there’s nothing cuter than a fresh litter of tiny kittens and puppies, the abandoned, dumped, and stray animal population within Rusk County is becoming an overwhelming issue to residents, rescues and the area Animal Center. County Commissioners approval of a spay/neuter program could lead to a decline in the number of unwanted animals. (Amber Lollar/The Henderson News)
As numbers of abandoned and dumped animals grow within Rusk County, the Henderson Animal Center is regularly forced to refuse animal surrenders due to being over capacity. This happy boy was a former resident of the Animal Center. (Contributed Photo)
- Amber Lollar
While there’s nothing cuter than a fresh litter of tiny kittens and puppies, the abandoned, dumped, and stray animal population within Rusk County is becoming an overwhelming issue to residents, rescues and the area Animal Center. County Commissioners approval of a spay/neuter program could lead to a decline in the number of unwanted animals. (Amber Lollar/The Henderson News)
As numbers of abandoned and dumped animals grow within Rusk County, the Henderson Animal Center is regularly forced to refuse animal surrenders due to being over capacity. This happy boy was a former resident of the Animal Center. (Contributed Photo)
- Amber Lollar
Animal loving residents across Rusk County are praising a Commissioners Court decision to approve a county-funded spay or neuter program to help curb the ever-increasing overpopulation of stray cats and dogs.
At the June 10 meeting, Commissioners approved $25,000 worth of funding for the program, which will be spearheaded by the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office, where area residents can apply for a voucher.
Applicants must visit the RCSO for applications bringing proof of residency such as a driver license or utility bill. When applications are accepted and approved, pet owners will have up to 45 days to schedule and complete appointments with any DeHart Veterinary or Animal Protection League location.
The voucher will cover up to $65 towards the spay or neuter of cats and dogs. To take advantage of the approved funding, contact the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 657-3581.
With news of the program spreading across social media, Rusk County residents have taken to multiple related posts to congratulate commissioners on their decision and to express interest in utilizing the program.
“THIS IS AWESOME,” said locally renowned cat rescuer, Phil Duncan. “If you have been postponing spay and neuter due to cost, you should seize this opportunity and be part of the solution to cat and dog overpopulation in Rusk county, Texas. Do it now.”
“Thank you for stepping up and helping rescuers that are exhausted and broke,” said Henderson native and outspoken animal lover, Cindy Barton Hooker. “Thank you Rusk County for helping resolve the problem.”
To make appointments with any DeHart Veterinary mobile clinic, visit www.dehartvetservices.com/appointments/. Their mobile units set up in Tatum at Bodacious BBQ, 1630 Hill St., every second Monday, and in Kilgore at Atwoods Ranch and Home Goods, located at 1811 U.S. 259, every second Saturday.
The Animal Protection League mobile clinic is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Henderson’s Brooks Country Feed Store, located at 2303 Jacksonville Drive, every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month and at Pretty Little Flowers Nursery in Overton. This location can be accessed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 12.
To schedule an appointment with APL visit, www.aplspayneuter.org.
If your pet has had a rabies vaccination within the past year, you will be required to bring a copy of their rabies certificate. If not, APL will give your pet a $12 Rabies vaccination at the time of their surgery. Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier. Cat must be in a carrier lined with newspaper. All food and water must be withheld past midnight the night before their surgery. If your pet eat or drinks after midnight, they could be declined.
— Amber Lollar can be reached at alollar@thehendersonnews.com.
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