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Suspect Indicted by Grand Jury for 3rd Degree Felony Timber Fraud in Jasper County

March 7, 2021 – Troy Grice of Groveton, Texas, was indicted on February 25, 2021, by a grand jury in Jasper County on the charge of Timber Purchase as Trustee with Intent to Defraud. Grice is charged with defrauding a Jasper County landowner of between $20,000 and $100,000 worth of timber – a felony of the third degree.

Timber theft can take a variety of forms – from harvesting timber without the landowner’s knowledge or consent, to entering into a formal agreement, harvesting a landowners timber, and then not paying them the full purchase price.

Texas to Receive More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccine First Doses; Hope to Receive Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

March 7, 2021 - The 13th week of vaccine distribution starts March 8, 2021 and Shelby County has two provider on the list. Brookshire Brother's Pharmacy is allocated to receive a total of 100 Moderna vaccine doses. Hope Community Medicine is allocated to receive a total of 100 Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses which will be the first to arrive in the area and is a single dose vaccine.

Shelby County, a part of Public Health Region 4/5N, reports over the past week an additional 744 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose for a total of 2,095.

Rep. Paddie Capital Update: ERCOT Board Reform, Power Plant Weatherization

March 5, 2021 - While this legislative session started out slow due to COVID concerns, it is now in full swing with last month’s winter storm bringing a flurry of action to Austin this week.

Biologists Examine Winter Weather Impact on Texas Wildlife

March 5, 2021 — As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations throughout the state have also felt the impact. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds the public that many native wildlife species will be able to survive short durations of historic low temperatures and snow events. However, long-term impacts on a variety of wildlife and their habitats, especially on vegetation, may not be known for weeks.

Texas State Parks Recommend Reserving Day Passes, Campsites Ahead of Spring Break

March 5, 2021 - With Spring Break around the corner, Texans will be looking to explore and get outside. Texas State Parks are already seeing day passes and campsites filling up for the spring and summer months, so visitors planning a state park adventure this Spring Break are encouraged to make their reservations as early as possible.

Shelby County Get Up & Go - Walk Across Texas Program to Begin

March 4, 2021 - Get Up off the couch, dust off those walking shoes and join in as we “Walk Across Texas!” Recruit a group of eight people or sign up as a solo walker and participate with other teams and individuals to walk and get back active over eight weeks from March 15 – May 3, 2021.

U.S. Attorney’s Office Reminds East Texans to Beware of Social Security Scam Calls

March 4, 2021 - In connection with the Social Security Administration’s March 4th National “Slam the Scam” Day, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reminds the public to be vigilant of Social Security scam calls.

My Five Cents: Pandemic Restrictions, Data Privacy, TPW Saves Turtles, Governor's Cup

March 4, 2021 - Texas Independence Day is celebrated on March 2nd and commemorates the creation of the Republic of Texas in 1836 after our declaration of independence from Mexico. Sixty men signed the Texas Declaration of Independence including the legendary Sam Houston, who would go on to be president of the Republic of Texas, a US Senator after Texas joined the United States, and later the governor of Texas. His birthday also happens to fall on March 2nd.

Here are five things happening around your state:

TEA Announces Updates for Schools to Public Health Guidance, COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

March 3, 2021 - On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34 which addresses the statewide wearing of face coverings (i.e., masks), which takes effect March 10, 2021. TEA’s authority to implement operational requirements for public schools remains in effect (e.g., TEA’s Public Health Guidance).

Shelby County 4-H, FFA Livestock Show and Sale Official Results

March 3, 2021 - The 16th Annual Shelby County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show was held February 27, 2021 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 100 exhibitors. Weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mr. Frank Farrow. Carl Muntean, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Both judges were very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation dinner and Livestock Auction was held later the same day at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.

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