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Center Livestock Market Report for Dec. 16

December 16, 2020 - Center Livestock Market Report for December 16, 2020.

Summary: Feeder steers and heifers continue to gain ground. Mostly $3-$5 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls are $3-$5 lower. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Next sale is January 6, 2021. We appreciate your business!

Cattle Sold: 289 HD

Sellers: 44
Buyers: 24

Steers:
150-300 LBS: 1.25 to 2.00
300-400 LBS: 1.15 to 2.02
400-500 LBS: 1.10 to 1.90
500-600 LBS: 1.00 to 1.55
600-700 LBS: .95 to 1.35
700-800 LBS: .80 to 1.18

Nacogdoches Farm Service Agency Announces County Committee Election Results

December 16, 2020 — Angelina-Nacogdoches-Trinity-San Augustine-Shelby County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Gerald “Bubba” Green was elected to represent LAA 2 in Nacogdoches County. Kenneth L Smith was elected to represent LAA 5 in Angelina/Trinity County. Lazaro “Larry” Acuna was re-elected to represent LAA 8 in Shelby County and Charles D Boyette was re-elected to represent LAA 10 in San Augustine County.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Adds Three New Programs

December 16, 2020 - The Alcohol and Drug Council has added three new programs with the goal to provide prevention services to youth and adults on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement

December 15, 2020 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists the department is continuing its enforcement efforts across Texas focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in November. One of those operations will take place in the Beaumont District area throughout the day on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Texas Forest Service Explains Cedar Fever, Symptoms

December 14, 2020 - Cedar fever season is almost upon us, and at a time when having a fever – or even catching a slight cold – is borderline taboo, it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms and the source of this common, central Texas allergy.

COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in Texas

December 14, 2020 - The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered in Texas. Four sites received 19,500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine Monday morning. An additional 19 sites will receive 75,075 doses on Tuesday.

“Seeing the first doses of vaccine arrive in Texas is an important milestone signaling that a return to our way of life is within sight,” said Dr. John Hellerstedt, DSHS Commissioner. “We cannot stop short of the finish line. This hope should lift our spirits and strengthen our resolve to do what must be done to end the pandemic.”

TSTC honors Fall Graduates with Virtual Celebration

December 11,2020 - Texas State Technical College honored its fall graduating class with a virtual celebration Thursday, December 10, 2020.

The virtual celebration honored students at each campus and included a video message from TSTC Chancellor and CEO Mike Reeser. TSTC had 1,091 candidates for graduation for the fall semester.

Texas Education Agency Pauses A-F Ratings For 2020-21 School Year

STAAR testing will proceed so parents and educators continue to understand what students have learned this year, and to gauge the impact of the pandemic on education

Center Livestock Market Report for December 9

December 9, 2020 - Center Livestock Market Report for December 9, 2020.

Summary: Feeder steers and heifers $5-$7 higher than strong demand. Slaughter cows and bulls $3 lower than last week. Last sale of the year December 16, 2020. First sale of 2021 is January 6, 2021.

Cattle Sold: 594 HD

Sellers: 82
Buyers: 31

Steers:
150-300 LBS: 1.25 to 2.05
300-400 LBS: 1.15 to 2.00
400-500 LBS: 1.10 to 1.85
500-600 LBS: 1.00 to 1.57
600-700 LBS: .95 to 1.35
700-800 LBS: .70 to 1.20

Governor’s Community Achievement Awards Open to East Texas Communities

December 9, 2020 - Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) is holding an East Texas Roundtable webinar on December 16 to provide information about the 2021 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards program and assist communities who wish to participate. DETCOG encourages communities in our region to participate in the webinar and consider submitting an application for the program.

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