Nichols Meets with Local Superintendents

From left: Center ISD Superintendent James Hockenberry, Shelbyville ISD Superintendent Dr. Ray West, Senator Robert Nichols, Tenaha ISD Superintendent Scott Tyner, Joaquin ISD Superintendent Phil Worsham, Excelsior ISD Superintendent Johnny Lewis

Greg Abbott Declares October to be Principals Month

October 13, 2016 - As school leaders, principals are entrusted with our most valuable resource - our next generation of leaders. These students are our promise for the future, and it is critical that they receive a rigorous and well-rounded education.

Trinity County TxDOT Employee Given State Award, Rescues Motorist

October 13, 2016 Lufkin – A Trinity County TxDOT Maintenance employee is a recipient of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Extra Mile Award after he helped a woman who was trapped in floodwaters recently.

Center Livestock Market Report, Oct 13th

Terry Scull Announces Candidacy for City of Center At-Large Council Member

October 12, 2016 - My name is Terry Scull and I am running for 1 of 2 City of Center At-Large Council Member positions. I was reared in Tenaha by my parents, Erma and John Scull. After graduation from Stephen F. Austin State University I worked in Dallas for six years during which time I married my wife of 19 years, Alison Bounds Scull. In June of 2000 Alison and I moved to Center and I started working at Scull Timber Company, Inc. in Tenaha and Alison taught school at Center Elementary School in the special education department.

Texas State Technical College, Get a Job or Get a Refund

October 12, 2016 - Texas State Technical College Chancellor and CEO Michael Reeser has announced that beginning on Nov. 1, 2016, the college will offer money-back guarantees to students who complete degrees in high-paying, high-demand technologies but fail to find jobs within six months of graduation.

USDA Launches Relending Program to Reduce Rural Poverty Nationwide

October 11, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled an innovative partnership with community development organizations from across the country, providing $401 million of Community Facilities program funds to recipients with a track record of successful programs to help reduce poverty in some of the nation’s poorest and most isolated rural communities.

Upgrades and Repairs Scheduled for US 59 in Coming Week

October 10, 2016 - Southbound motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and delays throughout the week from 2.1 miles south of SL 224 in Nacogdoches County to the Angelina River Bridge.

Workers will be placing hot mix asphalt to resurface the roadway in the southbound lanes that will require the lane closures. Moore Brothers, contractor for the $1.6 million project, will continue the paving operations for about two more weeks.

Just for Fun: Police Appeal for Information About Chicken Crossing Road

Wildfire Training Academy to be Held in Bastrop

October 7, 2016 - Firefighters from across the country will travel to Camp Swift to attend one of the country’s premiere interagency wildfire academies.

The 19th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, fondly known as the Bastrop Academy, will take place Oct.13-26 at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas. This year, more than 400 students from 12 states are expected to attend.

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