What Is Mole Day?

October 25, 2021 - Celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry. Schools throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Mole Day with various activities related to chemistry and/or moles.

Johnson Shares Shields Murder Research with TAGHS

October 24, 2021 - Though he has never been a resident of Shelby County, Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society member Charles Johnson's family has deep roots here, having arrived before 1850, and he has been researching county history for years. An event of particular interest to Johnson is the lynching of Joe Shields in 1892. “I first became really interested in the Shields case because in my genealogical research, I kept coming across mention of my second great-grandfather, Jesse Harris, being in jail in Center, charged with this lynching.”

Biologists Predict an Exceptional 2021-22 General White-Tailed Deer Season

October 23, 2021 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say hunters can expect an exceptional 2021-22 white-tailed deer season. The statewide white-tailed deer population is estimated to be around 5.4 million deer and while it is down slightly from previous years, fawn recruitment (fawn survival rates) predictions indicate an overall robust population increase headed into the season.

Halloween In The 50’s By Neal Murphy

October 22, 2021 - I have always loved Halloween. Even now in my older years I still enjoy decorating my front porch with all kinds of Halloween items, and dressing in some kind of costume. I get a kick out of entertaining the children who come to my door playing “trick or treat”. They always leave with a treat, thus I have never had a trick played on me.

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Cuban National Caught in Nacogdoches Sentenced to Federal Prison in Gas Pump Skimmer Scheme

October 21, 2021 - A Cuban national has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.

Victor Entenza, 30, pleaded guilty on May 10, 2021 to conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft. Entenza was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield.

My Five Cents: Legislature Adjourns Third Special Session

October 21, 2021 - The Legislature adjourned Sine Die for hopefully the last time this year after completing our third special session. While we accomplished many great things for the state over the past ten months, I'm glad to be back in East Texas.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Redistricting maps finalized, sent to the Governor

Paxton Calls Attention to Domestic Violence on Go Purple Day

October 21, 2021 – For the seventh year, on October 21, 2021, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the OAG employees participated in the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Purple Day event. Every year, OAG employees are encouraged to “Go Purple” in support of survivors and to raise awareness and take a stand against domestic violence.

Mark Perkins, CHS to host Scholarship Writing Workshops for Shelby County Students

October 21, 2021 (Flyer) - Former scholarship winner, 2020 CHS graduate, and published creative writing major, Mark Perkins, will host two writing workshops at Center High School this fall for all high school students in Shelby County.

DETCOG Accepting Pre-Applications for Rental Assistance Waiting List Lottery

October 20, 2021 – The Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority (DETRHA) will open its waiting list lottery for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and begin accepting pre-applications on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. CT through Friday, December 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Pre-applications will be accepted online at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/TX2875 and will NOT be accepted at the Housing Authority's office, nor by fax or mail.

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