Every Veteran Has A Story: Oscar Latimer

August 29, 2017 -

Oscar Latimer
World War I Veteran
Died in the Service of His Country

Public Comment Period for ESSA State Plan Ends Aug. 29

August 22, 2017 AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath today advised that the public comment period for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) consolidated state plan for Texas ends Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.

Focused Care of Center Accepting Donations for Flood Victims

August 28, 2017 - Focused Care of Center will be accepting donations throughout this week for items that will be taken to areas affected by the Hurricane.

Shelby County Attorney Warns Against Price Gouging

August 28, 2017 - Shelby County Attorney Gary Rholes has issued a warning against anyone price gouging during current hurricane Harvey conditions.

"Unfortunately, some businesses charge excessive prices during a tragedy," said County Attorney Gary Rholes. “This is not only unethical, it is also illegal.”

Rholes said the County Attorney’s office has pursued price gouging in the past and will not hesitate to do so again.

If you suspect price gouging please call the County Attorney’s office at (936) 598-6100.

Hataway Receives Special Recognition at Great American Trucking Show

August 28, 2017 - Dallas, TX. Bob Hataway, Chaplain and founder of TransAlive USA, who has been involved in transportation ministry for 44 years, was recognized by the National Day of Prayer for Truckers Organization during the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, TX on August 24, 2017.

President Approves New Global War on Terrorism Memorial

VFW members are driving force behind its creation

Panola College Volleyball Sweeps Weekend

August 28, 2017 - The Panola College Fillies opened their season at the Rose City Classic with a bang, taking down all 3 opponents in straight sets. The Fillies defeated North Central Texas College (25-21, 25-11, 25-13) in their first match of the season. Sophomore right side Kaitlyn Adams and sophomore outside Jaqueline da Silva paced the offense with 6 kills apiece. Sophomore and freshman middle blockers Barbara Sabino and Daphinie Correa each chipped in 5. Sophomore setter Cayman Sutton racked up 13 assists and freshman setter Molly Harris added 9 in her debut.

NWS Issues Flood Watch, Short-Term Forecast, Hazardous Weather Outlook

August 27, 2017 - The National Weather Service Shreveport, Louisiana (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Watch at 3:46 PM CDT Sunday, August 27, 2017. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Deep East Texas eastward over Toledo Bend Country and adjacent sections of Louisiana until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

The Flood Watch area is Sabine, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, and San Augustine and includes the cities of Many, Zwolle, Pleasant Hill, Jacksonville, Rusk, Nacogdoches, Center, Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland.

Down Memory Lane with Scotty Rhodes

August 25, 2017 - The membership and guest of the Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society (TAGHS) were astounded, entertained and informed by Scotty Rhodes as he shared his remarkable photographic memory of the people, places and things he recalls from the days of his childhood in Timpson and the surrounding area. Going street by street, Scotty recalled the businesses where people gathered and shopped, as well as the people who ran the business.

Alzheimer’s Association – How to Prepare for Hurricane Harvey

August 25, 2017 - Disaster situations, such as a hurricane, can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially upsetting and confusing for individuals with dementia.

Families and caregivers of persons with memory disorders need to know how to address the special needs of a person with Alzheimer’s during an emergency. In addition to normal hurricane preparation, the following emergency preparedness guidelines can assist families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s.

Plan ahead

1. Make an emergency plan:

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