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National Recovery Month Celebration at Grace Dunn Richardson Park

September 2, 2016 - National Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders and celebrates people in recovery. The contributions of treatment and service providers, promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. National Recovery Month spreads the positive message that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.

Mansfield State Historic Site Hosts Be a Civil War Soldier: Kid’s Camp

September 2, 2016 - Have you ever wanted to be a Civil War soldier?  Are you between 9-12 years old?  On Saturday 24th, in connection with National Public Lands Day, Mansfield State Historic Site is hosting an “immersive” event that will allow you to experience what many of the soldiers of the American Civil War did.  Be enlisted, set up your camp, drill, enjoy a period type lunch, and more!  There are 15 slots available for this program and pre-registration is required.

Planting for Wildlife

September 1, 2016 - This weekend and in the weekends to come, more men will be outdoors preparing soil and planting small parcels of land deep in the woods. And they won’t be looking forward to a vegetable or grain harvest; they will be doing it for the sole purpose of enhancing the forage available for wildlife and drawing in a big buck 

USDA Rural Development Announces Decreased Interest Rate

September 1, 2016 – Texas USDA Rural Development has announced the implementation of an interest rate decrease for the Single Family Housing Direct Loan Program effective September 1, 2016.  The new rate of 2.875% will be at an all-time low. 

“USDA Rural Development is pleased to assist rural Texans in meeting their housing needs, a critical goal to the long term sustainability of our communities,” said Paco Valentin, USDA Rural Development State Director. 

U.S. Forest Service Officials Urge Hunters to Use Caution in the Woods

September 1, 2016 - As gun deer hunting season begins, U.S. Forest Service officials are reminding hunters of guidelines designed to make their hunting trips to national forests safe and enjoyable, while sustaining the health of the forests.

Earlier this year, heavy rains and flooding damaged many roads in the forests and grasslands. While most roads have been repaired, some remain impassable and are closed. Check with the Ranger’s Office to make sure your favorite hunter camp is open. 

Sheriff Extends Invitation to Area Schools

September 1, 2016 - Sheriff Blackwell would like to extend an invitation to all schools in Shelby County for a tour of the Shelby County Jail.

If you would like to schedule a tour, please contact our office at 936-598-5600 and we will be glad to arrange it.

When you contact our office, please ask for Sheriff Blackwell; Chief Dickerson; or William Cox, Jail Administrator.

Thank you,
Willis Blackwell
Sheriff

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