U.S. Highway 59 Scene of Major Crash Incident

March 13, 2018 - U.S. Highway 59 North of Tenaha was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and they were assisted by Woods Volunteer Fire Department as well as members of the Center Fire Department.

Changing Attitudes: It’s Not A “Rite of Passage”

March 13, 2018 - The need to provide meaningful education on the dangers of underage drinking and drug use here in Shelby County has never been greater. A few facts help to highlight that need:

Hannah Sunflowers by Delbert Beckham

Tri-C Head Start is NOW Taking Applications

March 12, 2018 - Tri-C Head Start is NOW taking applications for the 2018-2019 Program Year for children Birth to 5 years old. To complete and application you will need your child's birth certificate, insurance card, WIC card (if applicable), shot record and your proof of income (W-2, Tax Return, check stubs, award letter, etc.). To make an appointment to do an application contact Saundra Christopher at (936) 657-4740 or Inbox me on Facebook on the Tri-C Head Start page.

Two New Construction Projects Beginning

March 12, 2018 Lufkin – Two pre-construction meetings were held recently, signaling new construction projects beginning in San Augustine and Nacogdoches counties.

Work has begun on FM 711 in San Augustine County that will include the reconstruction and widening of pavement to 24-foot from the Shelby County line to US 96. Crews are preparing right of ways and extending culverts.

Shelby County Livestock Show 2018

NMC Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

March 8, 2018 Nacogdoches - Philip Koovakada, MSN, MSHCA, has been named CEO of NMC Health Network. In his new role, Koovakada will oversee the strategic, operational and clinical activities of the organization which includes Nacogdoches Medical Center, a 161-bed acute care hospital and 10 outpatient centers spanning both Nacogdoches and Shelby Counties.

Boil Water Notice for N.E.W. Water System (Rescinded)

March 9, 2018 - The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling. On March 6, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, 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.

Texas Historical Commission Kicks Off Stay an Extra Day in Texas Sweepstakes

March 9, 2018 - The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas Heritage Trails Program (THTP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year by launching a 10-month-long sweepstakes with prize packages offering travel getaways—one to each of the 10 trail regions. The Stay an Extra Day Sweepstakes encourages travelers to take a deeper dive into their explorations of the Lone Star State by staying an extra day.

Redbarn Pet Products Expands Voluntary Recall of Dog Chews

March 8, 2018 - Redbarn Pet Products, LLC of Long Beach, CA is expanding their voluntary recall initially issued on February 9th. The voluntary recall expanded to include all lots of product manufactured with raw material from a single supplier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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