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DPS Reminds Texans to Use iWatchTexas, Other Valuable Resources

January 13, 2022 – As kids kick off the second half of the school year, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds students, parents, teachers and other school administrators that the iWatchTexas program is a critical resource for reporting suspicious activity in schools and communities in order to help prevent dangerous attacks. During the 2020-21 school year, there were no school shootings in Texas. By using the numerous resources available, everyone can continue working to prevent attacks by reporting any potential threats.

Farm Service Agency Announces County Committee Election Results

January 11, 2022 — Nacogdoches-Angelina-Trinity-San Augustine-Shelby-County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Melvin Adams of Nacodgoches, Ted Land of Bronson, and Buren Lowe of Joaquin were elected to represent their local administrative areas (LAA) during the recent county committee election.

Curtis Ferguson of Nacogdoches, Tressie Simon of San Augustine, and Frank Jousan Jr of Joaquin will serve as the first alternate in their local administrative areas (LAA).

Sewer in the Pond by Doug Fincher

“Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation…” Matt. 26:41

January 10, 2021 - As we were growing up, my bothers and I spent a lot of time at Weaver’s Pond in Center, Texas. It was an ideal fishing and swimming hole and was only a ten minute walk from where we lived. The little pond was teeming with perch, bass and a considerable number of water moccasins. For several years it provided some welcome meals for our large and sometimes hungry family.

"What Color is Your Car?" by Neal Murphy

January 6, 2022 - Many years ago I worked as an underwriter for Allstate Insurance Company. My job was to select applications for automobile insurance coverage that I thought met the company's requirements, and would be profitable. I recall that Allstate conducted a nation-wide survey to determine which color cars were involved in the most accidents. To my surprise, the winner was light blue cars. Now, fast-forward to today. Is that still the case?

In a recent national survey the following color cars were determined to be involved in the most accidents, beginning with:

Milestone Acquires Active Haynesville Facility in Shelby County, Multiple Permits

Company enters East Texas Haynesville Shale with addition of Shelby County facility

January 4, 2022 – Milestone Environmental Services, LLC (“Milestone”), one of the largest independent providers of energy waste sequestration services in the U.S., today announced that it has acquired an energy waste disposal facility in Center, Texas, effective December 31, 2021, along with two additional permits for energy waste landfills in Texas.

State Law Change Allows More Time for Online Registration Renewal Eligibility

January 5, 2022 - A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152  allows online registration renewals up to 12 months past the expiration date. Previously, Texans could renew expired registrations online up to nine months past the expiration date. Customers who renew late will still be responsible for paying for a full year of registration.

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