December 28, 2016 - Growing up in East Texas in the 1940s kept me pretty well sheltered from the problems of the large cities like Houston and Dallas. “Naive” might be a more descriptive word for me during those days. But occasionally, I would venture into uncharted waters.
December 21, 2016 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging drivers to help make the holidays safer by driving sober and using extra caution. In an effort to protect travelers on our roadways, DPS Troopers, as well as local law enforcement across the state, will conduct traffic patrols throughout the holiday weekends of Dec. 23 – 26 and Dec. 31 – Jan. 1, looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other dangerous drivers.
December 29, 2016 - Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family and good food. The next time you hear from me we will have begun the 85th Legislative Session, which is set to last 140 days during odd-numbered years. During this time, the Texas Legislature must pass a two-year budget as well as to address existing laws and consider new legislation. It has been an honor to serve as your state Senator since 2007, and I look forward to this next year and working together to make a difference for our state.
December 27, 2016 - I visited my crop-duster friend Wayne Smith in Edgerly, La. last week. I first saw Wayne back in the 80’s when he flew his Ag-Cat Crop-duster over a field where I was photographing birds. He was flying low enough for me to see the cigar in his mouth.
December 23, 2016 – Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukah all fall within three days of each other this year. As friends and families gather together this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday.
Even on Holidays, Always Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety
December 23, 2016 - Shelby Savings Bank will be open Christmas Eve for customers needing to take care of last minute financial business. All branches will be closed Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26 to allow our employees to spend time with family for Christmas.
The bank will also be open New Year's Eve and closed New Year's Day and Monday, January 2, 2017.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Shelby Savings Bank!
December 22, 2016 - While working at the University of Texas at Tyler for the past six months, I have grown fond of eating my lunch at Burger Grind (about a mile from campus). As a matter of fact, being a regular customer there has been rewarding.
December 22, 2016 - News Flash! - Santa is on his way and should arrive at Sabine State Bank from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm today only. Santa is very busy but would like to see as many Shelby County kids, ages 1 to 92, as he possibly can. Please come by and see Santa, he will be here just for you!