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Sarah Latham, Hunt County Agrilife Extension Agent, says the Hunt and Rains County 4-H Clubs are organizing holiday packages for U.S. military members overseas.  The deadline to make contributions is Monday, November 25.  Requested items can be seen at this link.

The topic of Luke's outdoor show today is deer hunting. He used his 45 caliber Airforce Airguns Texan air rifle on the Dale River Ranch (www.daleriverranch.com) to harvest his first ever whitetail buck with an air rifle.

Maybe spending a sunny November morning listening to a couple of geezers talking about journalism and politics isn't the ultimate public radio experience, but if nothing else, it's very public radio.

Sharline Freeman, director of the Northeast Texas Children's Museum, says the museum has welcomed close to 3,000 visitors since reopening October 26.  The museum is located in a new location at 100 Maple Street (Highway 11 east).

Tim McMurray, Texas A&M-Commerce athletic director, says the Lion football team, ranked 23rd in the country and sixth in the regional rankings, needs to win at Angelo State at 3 p.m.

Dr. Dale Funderburk, Texas A&M-Commerce ecnomics professor, reflects on an study that says Texas is in better position to withstand a recession than any other state.  But Texas economist Dr.

Sharon Feldt, our books commentator, says Rebecca Dwight Bruff, author of the historical fiction novel "Trouble the Water," speaks at the Sulphur Springs Public Library

Emily Glass, vice president with Alliance Bank in Sulphur Springs, discusses the city's recent advances in the efforts to eventually convert the former Thermo Mine property into a very large city park.  The city council lately agreed to take over responsibility for a highway overpass on the project.  Creating a park on the property is a long-term project, and a considerable amount of remediation will be necessary on the land.

As I walked up on the dock this past week at Lake Tawakoni Marina, I was greeted by catfish guide Tony Pennebaker. I could tell by the expression on his face that he had something humorous on his mind. “Fryers or trophy” he asked as I walked up to his guide boat. “Knowing you, Luke I think I already know what your answer will be!”

Alice Reese, Herald-Banner movie reviewer, says the new World War II epic, "Midway," is a well-told depiction of the first major U.S. victory over the Japanese after Pearl Harbor, and is "great history."  Alice also says "Doctor Sleep" is a worthy horror successor, 39 years later, to "The Shining."

Pud Kearns with Housewarmers of Greenville says citizens are invited to attend a public workshop on a new comprehensive plan for the city of Greenville, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 14 at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center.  Among other November events, Greenville Theater Works presents a performance of "It's a Wonderful Life" as a 1940s live radio play, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 22-23, and at 2 p.m.

Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, associate professor of counseling at Texas A&M-Commerce, discusses the new tribute to former A&M-Commerce President, the late Dr. Dan Jones, south of the Gee Library.  It includes a statue of Dr. Jones seated on a bench, a plaque, and his bronzed running shoes.  Funds for the tribute were raised from the annual Dr. Dan Jones Fun Runs.  Dr. Hendricks also says an event honoring Dr.

Dr. Karri McCreary, veterinarian and co-owner of the Greenville Animal Hospital, comments on an article cautioning pet owners to be careful in providing toys for their pets.  She says she often treats pets who have swallowed balls or broken teeth on toys.

Dr. Bob Johnson and the Rev. David Lay of the Bread of Life Church and Food Pantry of the Commerce Community Action Program (C-CAP) relate plans for a holiday-season trip to the historic East Texas city of Jefferson on Friday, December 6.  The Rev.

Luke talks fall/winter crappie fishing this week with his long time friend guide Seth Vanover (www.lakeforkcatandcrappie.com)

Texas ranks second in the nation in reported cases of human trafficking. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area alone, this criminal industry is estimated to generate almost a hundred million dollars annually through the sale of forced labor. Many of the victims are minors forced into sexual service.

Pud Kearns with Housewarmers of Greenville reviews plans for the Bob Willis Fiddle Festival and Contest today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday, November 1-2) in downtown Greenville.  The event features a performance by Bob Wills' Texas Playboys directed by Jason Roberts and the Rider in the Sky Western swing and comedy group Saturday night in the Greenville Municipal Auditorium.

Dr. Karri McCreary, co-owner of the Greenville Animal Hospital, says more of her clients are buying pet insurance to help cover the costs of caring for pets in the event of accident or necessary surgery.  The average monthly cost of pet insurance is about $76, but there are several different varieties of pet insurance available with variable costs.

Derek Price discusses the annual "Fly-In" at the Majors Field municipal airport in Greenville Friday.  Many vintage planes will be on display.  The event is in conjunction with the Bob Wills Fiddle Festival and Contest this weekend downtown Greenville.