World War II Veteran Biographies Southeast Texas Lester Trauth Senior – US Army D-Day Veteran In honor of our Southeasgt Texas Veterans, we will be sharing some of our favorite interviews with Golden Triangle senior veterans. Our SETX Seniors “Last of the Greatest” series continues today with a profile of Lumberton World War II veteran Lester Trauth Sr. Lester is a US Army veteran of the European campaign and a D-Day Veteran. His World War II experience is like a real... Read More
East Texas Veteran Groups – American Legion Post 78 Would you like to join a great group of fellow veterans? In the Lake Sam Rayburn / Toledo Bend area, American Legion Post 78 is a great organization. Click here for more information about American Legion Post 78 in Jasper. Daryl Fant, Host Texas Senior Event Series (512) 567-8068 SETXAdvertising@gmail.com Read More
Help for Southeast Texans with Asbestos Health Issues The Asbestos Health Line in Beaumont Are you or a family member suffering from asbestos related health issues? The United States Government recommends that any Southeast Texans who worked around asbestos should be tested annually for signs of asbestos-related illness. Due to the proximity of work near asbestos the following occupations may have had increased exposure to asbestos: Insulators Pipefitters Boilermakers Shipyard... Read More
Hardin County Nursing Home Ministry Our Lumberton nursing homes have many residents who are life long Southeast Texas church members and who would love to be able to attend a service. Each Wednesday First Baptist Church Lumberton offers a nursing home service at 10AM. Many Southeast Texas senior Christians are no longer able to attend a traditional Southeast Texas church service, due to health, mobility, or lack of a reliable vehicle. Would you like more information about First... Read More
Southeast Texas Senior New Year’s Resolutions Pre-Plan Your Funeral so Loved Ones Can Focus on Celebrating Your Life. Often for Southeast Texas Seniors, our New Year’s resolutions are about doing for others: Teaching a grandchild a secret family recipe Planning a family reunion Taking a grandchild fishing Taking the family to visit the land of your ancestors One of the biggest things we can do for our loved ones is talking with a Southeast Texas funeral pre-arrangement... Read More
We would like to wish all of our Southeast Texas seniors a very Merry Christmas. The True Meaning Of Christmas Jesus Christ was born this day So many years before He came a servant to the lost Though he was Lord of Lords We celebrate this joyous time Reflecting on His birth Not born in a mansion, but a stable As if He had no worth He came so He could identify With the human heart of man And gave His life as a sacrifice Offering a better plan A plan that reconciles us back To... Read More
Asbestos Help in Southeast Texas – The Asbestos Health Line Beaumont Are you or a family member suffering from asbestos related health issues? The United States Government recommends that any Southeast Texans who worked around asbestos in shipyards or industrial construction should be tested annually for signs of asbestos-related illness. Due to the proximity of work near asbestos the following occupations may have had increased exposure to asbestos: Insulators Pipefitters Boilermakers Shipyard... Read More
Southeast Texas Senior Holiday Activities Enjoy the Christmas Light Display at Pine Forest in Vidor Southeast Texas Churches do a wonderful job of providing meaningful events for their congregations and communities each Christmas. One Vidor church has found a way to attract seniors and families from all over Southeast Texas. Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor hosts an eleborate light show that gets rave reviews each year. Pack up the car with friends and family and enjoy this... Read More
Senior News Orange TX Optimist Village Senior Apartments is “Home for the Holidays” Optimist Village is a real home for Orange Texas seniors. Year round, seniors thrive at Optimist Village. During the holidays, Orange senior citizens are particularly proud to call Optimist Village home. During the holidays and year round, Optimist Village is a comfortable home for Orange senior citizens. Optimist Village has common areas in each building that are ideal for entertaining... Read More
Southeast Texas Senior Holiday Planner Find holiday worship times, Christmas plays, and cantatas on SETX Church Guide Southeast Texas senior citizens, get the most out of your Southeast Texas holiday season. Plan your activity schedule using SETX Church Guide. SETX Church Guide is the website of the Southeast Texas church community. Each holiday season, they help Southeast Texas senior citizens find: Southeast Texas Church Christmas Plays Golden Triangle holiday concerts SETX... Read More
Pearl Harbor Day – December 7, 1941 We have enjoyed interviewing a number of World War II veterans over the years. Many were volunteers. What inspired most of them to enlist? Pearl Harbor. America was a young nation already used to being independent and safed. To be attacked so viciously was unthinkable. Within days boys and young men were leaving farms in Southwest Louisiana, the plants in Port Arthur, and signing up for the Army, Navy, Marines, and the Merchant Marine. Daryl... Read More