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Denning Rural Water System Rescinds Dec. 2 Boil Water Notice

The water on Denning Rural Public Water System no longer requires boiling.

December 8, 2020 - On December 2, 2020, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Denning Water Supply, #2030004, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Joaquin Christmas Festival Was a Fun Day for All

December 8, 2020 - This years Joaquin Christmas Festival was such a fun day for all who attended. So many people worked to make the festival the success it was. Krystal Raybon was our coordinator and she did her very best to see that everything was perfect and everyone had a good time. Many hours were spent in preparation and she and her team did an outstanding job. She turned Joaquin into Whoville for a day. How fun was that!!

The treasure hunt went on practically all day. Tough clues but the prize was finally won.

Dec. 11 Deadline Approaching for USDA Program for Farmers, Ranchers Impacted by COVID-19

FSA Staff Standing by to Help

December 7, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) by Dec. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers facing market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.

Pine Grove Nursing, Colonial Pines Healthcare Centers Receive 4-Star Ratings

Star Quality at Stonegate Senior Living in East Texas

December 7, 2020 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have recently rated two of your East Texas skilled nursing and long-term care facilities with a 4-Star overall rating. Pine Grove Nursing Center is located in Center, Texas and Colonial Pines Healthcare Center is in San Augustine, Texas. Both facilities are an excellent choice for you or your loved one that needs care.

The Benefits of Having a Real Christmas Tree

December 3, 2020 - Christmas trees have been embedded in western holiday culture for hundreds of years, but it was only within the past several decades that artificial Christmas trees entered into the fold. Technological advancements in the plastics industry led the Addis Brush Company, a toilet bowl brush manufacturer, to use the same plastic fibers from their brushes as the needles for a Christmas tree. The artificial Christmas tree industry has been expanding ever since thanks to its convenience and affordability.

Center Livestock Market Report for December 2

December 3, 2020 - Center Livestock Market Report for December 2, 2020.

Summary: Feeder steers and heifers $5-$7 higher than last week. Slaughter cows and bulls $2-$3 lower.

Cattle Sold: 845 HD

Sellers: 80
Buyers: 35

Steers:
150-300 LBS: 1.28 to 1.92
300-400 LBS: 1.10 to 1.85
400-500 LBS: 1.05 to 1.72
500-600 LBS: 1.05 to 1.52
600-700 LBS: 1.10 to 1.25
700-800 LBS:   .90 to 1.19

USDA Reminds Producers of Dec. 1st Sales Closing Date for Noninsurable Crops

November 17, 2020 - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages you to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the crop deadline of December 1, 2020.

Federal crop insurance covers crop losses from natural adversities such as drought, hail and excessive moisture. NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available.

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