March 23, 2018 Austin, TX – Today, members of the Texas Legislature sent a resolution to Congress to urge them to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS Act), which provides funding to counties which contain federal forest lands. The members who signed the resolution include Senators Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) and Representatives Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin), Ernest Bailes (R-Shepherd), Travis Clardy (R-Nacogdoches), Will Metcalf (R-Conroe), and James White (R-Hillister).

Joaquin Rams Ballpark, March 20, 2018 –

March 20, 2018 Lufkin – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is beginning enforcement efforts across the state 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 March. One of those operations will take place in Angelina County on Wednesday, March 21, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The DPS-led task force includes the Texas Department of Transportation.

March 19, 2018 - My name is Floyd Blackman and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Joaquin City Council. My wife, Susie, and I have lived in the Joaquin area for more than 30 years. We have four grown children and numerous grandkids. I retired after 42 years in the oil field so I will be readily available to fulfill my duties as City Council member.