November 18, 2021 – Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and wood borers by taking preventative measures and being cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood. As Texans travel for hunting or camping trips, they may unknowingly be bringing deadly, invasive pests and diseases along through firewood.

November 17, 2021 - Shelby County AgriLife Extension will host a Forage Seminar on November 18, 2021. The admission is $20 if you RSVP by November 15th, $30 at the Door with a meal at 5:30pm and program starts at 6pm at the Extension Office.

November 16, 2021 - Southwestern Electric Power Co. reminds customers to be alert for scams. This week, the company joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to support International Fraud Awareness Week and recognize the sixth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Utility Scam Awareness Day is an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers. This year’s theme is “End the Call. End the Scam.”

November 16, 2021 - I must admit that I am not a computer-savvy person. I grew up during the time that most things were done by hand. Having recently purchased a new Chevrolet Malibu automobile, I knew that it has a computer that practically runs every thing. A simple oil change revealed that there is a tiny computer in the steering wheel that controls the gauges around the area. The oil changing mechanic failed to re-set the computer to show it ready to go for another few thousand miles. I had to take the car back for a lesson on how to re-set everything.

November 15, 2021 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division has selected 21 projects to be supported by the new Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP). The program, which launched in June 2021, is primarily funded by the purchase of freshwater fishing licenses.