January 27, 2020 - The San Augustine District (San Augustine, Shelby, and Sabine Counties) of the Texas A&M Forest Service is having a seedling giveaway this Friday, January 31 from 9am - 12-noon at the District Office!

Seedling Giveaway: Chinkapin oak, willow oak, black oak, green ash, redbud, sweetgum, and short & loblolly pine while supplies last
 
The Texas A&M Forest Service Office is located at 873 Hwy 147 South.

December 12, 2019 - As Christmas nears, we often see poinsettias decorating churches, family gatherings and parties. 

November 12, 2019 – November is National Diabetes Month; and this year the National Institutes for Health (NIH) is highlighting the link between diabetes and heart disease.

According the NIH “When blood sugar is high and moving through blood vessels, the vessels and nerves that control the heart can be damaged, causing heart disease”.

October 30, 2019 - You are invited to attend the Texas Extension Education Association Women on the Go Club, Thursday, November 7, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Extension office, located at 266 Nacogdoches Street in Center. Come out, bring a friend, and enjoy this learning experience.

October 9, 2019 - The Shelby County 4H Livestock Junior teams stepped out for their first competition this 2019-2020 season at The State Fair in Dallas, TX this week. Coach, Blake Gamble, took two teams comprised of Cale Cornelius, Hannah Wages, Tucker Gamble, Camille Greer, Allison Gamble, and Carter Greer. The teams fared well among the competition, ranking 15th and 29th overall. The two high point individuals, Cale Cornelius and Camille Greer, placed 12th and 24th respectively. It was a great start, and we’re looking forward to continued success.