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Forest Service Plans Controlled Burns to Reduce Fire Risk, Improve Forest Health

January 11, 2017 - U.S. Forest Service fire personnel will soon begin controlled burns in the national forests and will continue the burns during the next few months.

Despite recent rainfall, the forest is still recovering from the summer dry spell and controlled burning dramatically reduces the chances of a wildfire spreading out of control.

Senator Nichols Signs Letter Concerning Eminent Domain in Texas

January 10, 2017 - Senator Robert Nichols along with 15 additional Senators and Representatives of the Texas Legislature drafted a letter to Mr. John Colyandro who is the executive director of the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute concerning the position paper the TCCRI published recently regarding the use of eminent domain by a private business.

The 'policy primer' the letter objected supported Texas Central Partners' (TCP) proposed Bullet Train, connecting Houston to Dallas, as an occasion to examine the law of eminent domain in Texas.

News from Paxton Methodist, Jan 10th

January 10, 2017 - Last Friday, January 6th was the Day of the Epiphany. So Sunday Paxton Methodist celebrated the arrival of the Magi. Next Sunday we will celebrate the baptism of Jesus. The Gospel Lesson was Matthew 2: 1-12. The magi follow the star and bring gifts to the child. The Matthew Gospel doesn’t tell us how many magi there were or when they actually arrived at Bethlehem. Again we need to remember that Matthew is not really concerned with how something happened but was very interested in proclaiming the Good News.

AG Paxton: U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Review Hazlewood Act, Assuring Victory for Texas Taxpayers, Veterans

January 9, 2017 AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to deny review of a ruling that upholds the constitutionality of the state’s Hazlewood Act. A decision by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in June upheld the Legislature’s authority to establish state policy – a victory for Texas taxpayers and veterans.

Pilgrim's Pride Announces Closure of GNP Company Acquisition

January 06, 2017 Greeley, Colorado (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Nasdaq:PPC) ("Pilgrim's") previously announced on November 29, 2016 its agreement to acquire GNP Company , a leading provider of premium branded chicken products in the Upper Midwest, in an all cash, $350 million transaction. The transaction, as described in the announcement, was completed on January 6, 2017.

TxDOT Construction, Maintenance Updates: Work Scheduled for Jan 9-13

January 5, 2017 LUFKIN – TxDOT contractors are in full swing on many projects throughout the nine-county Lufkin District, as weather allows. Motorists are advised to travel through work zones with caution, reduce speed and obey all signage and/or flaggers as work continues on many maintenance and construction projects in the coming week. Delays should always be expected when traveling near work crews or heavy equipment.

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