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USDA Reminds Farmers, Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Election

December 4, 2023 is the Last Day to Return Ballots

November 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Angelina-Nacogdoches-Trinity-San Augustine-Shelby County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 4, 2023.

How to Cook Turkey Stuffing Safely

November 15, 2023 - Here’s an important Thanksgiving food safety tip that will surprise many: USDA doesn’t recommend stuffing a whole turkey. The practice increases the risk of cross-contamination and takes the turkey longer to cook. Cook stuffing separately instead.

David's Daily Devotion for November 15

November 15, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, November 15.

On November 15, 2017, a painting was sold at Christie's Auction House in London. It went for 475 million dollars, the highest price of any artwork in history. The painting, "Salvator Mundi," is a portrait of Christ by Leonardo da Vinci. The buyer was the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, who, the next year, was accused of ordering the assassination of a reporter from The Washington Post newspaper. So now, this rich Muslim murderer owns "The Savior of the World."

Deferred Property Tax Payments

November 15, 2023 - Property Owners may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit at the Shelby County Appraisal District office if they are:

Center Motor Company Introduces Convenient Mobile Repair Van and Pickup/Delivery Services (Pd Adv)

Center Motor Company is thrilled to announce the launch of their new mobile repair van and pickup/delivery services. This innovative offering aims to provide customers with unparalleled convenience and peace of mind when it comes to vehicle maintenance and repair.

John Price Announces Candidacy for Shelby County Attorney

November 14, 2023 - About a year and a half ago now, several people who I respect came to me and asked me to accept the appointment to the office of Shelby County Attorney. As many of you know, I have been a civil litigator here for over 50 years. In those years there isn't much in a courtroom I haven't done or seen, with the exception of standing up and announcing, "Ready" for the State of Texas. I have now had that experience as well as the experience of attending commissioner's court every week. What I have found is that representing the people is extraordinarily rewarding.

Karren Price Seeking Re-Election for District Attorney

To the Voters of Shelby County:

November 14, 2023 - Here we are once again, on the cusp of a presidential campaign year, and I am announcing my candidacy for District Attorney, 123rd Judicial District. As I have said before many times, serving as your District Attorney has been near to a calling for me and it has been my great honor to serve you in that capacity.

Texas Master Naturalist Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

November 14, 2023 - Over the last 25 years, more than 15,300 Texas Master Naturalist volunteers have made their mark by dedicating their time to helping protect and conserve the state’s natural resources.

Their impact spans across more than 256,000 acres of Texas’ landscapes from the lush tidal marshes of the Gulf Coast to the arid vistas of the Trans Pecos.

“Falling for Colorful Foliage” By Greg Grant

November 14, 2023 - As our blistering, dry summer says goodbye and the air takes on a crisp, invigorating quality, we look forward to the gradual transformation of our trees in East Texas. Each year can be very different in the quality and the timing, but the transition from the lush gr

TxDOT Lufkin District Set to Begin Largest Project Yet to Update US 59

Construction will take 8 years to upgrade US 59 to interstate standards.

November 14, 2023 - A pre-construction meeting was held Monday at the Lufkin District Office, signaling the start of an 8-year construction project that will be the largest project to date for the district.

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