Flag Half-Staff Alert: Honoring Baton Rouge Victims

July 19, 2016 - The President of the United States has issued a proclamation ordering the flag of the United States continue to be displayed at half-staff from now until sunset on Friday, July 22, 2016 as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated on Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

First United Methodist Church, Cemetery History

First United Methodist Church History

ConAgra Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken and Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Schreiner University Students Earn President's and Deans List Distinction

July 18, 2016 - Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President's and Dean's List. To be eligible for the President's List, full-time students must earn at least a 3.75 grade point average and have at least 12 hours credit for the term. To qualify for the Dean's List, a full-time student must have passing grades in all courses and, must earn at least a 3.50 grade point average and at least 12 hours credit for the term.

2016 Poultry Festival 4-H/FFA Broiler Show

July 18, 2016 - 2016 Poultry Festival 4-H/FFA Show Broiler Orders Taken. Are you a youth in grades 3rd through 12th and interested in showing chickens at the upcoming East Texas Poultry Festival? The Shelby County 4-H Poultry project offers many activities to youth of all ages.

"Living in the Land of Dixie" by Neal Murphy

July 15, 2016 - “I Wish I was in Dixie” is a popular song about the South. It was written by composer Daniel Emmett, a Northerner from Mount Vernon, Ohio, which was published in 1859. It has become sort of the national anthem of southern states.

DSHS Offers PAM Precautions

July 15, 2016 - The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding swimmers and water skiers to take precautions to avoid infection from Naegleria fowleri, an ameba present in nearly all rivers, lakes, ponds and streams. The ameba can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis, or PAM, an infection of the brain. Although infection is extremely rare, it is almost always fatal.

Haring Catfish, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due To Possible Adulteration

AG Paxton: Don’t Get Taken by Scammers Who May Try to Capitalize on the Dallas Shootings

July 14, 2016 AUSTIN – Texans are known for opening their hearts and their wallets to others in times of need. Attorney General Ken Paxton today encouraged any citizens who want to donate to the victims of the Dallas shootings to give compassionately, but give carefully.

East Texas Fire Departments Receive $57,500 from XTO Energy

July 14, 2016 TYLER, TEXAS — XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, today announced it has contributed $57,500 to 35 fire departments, many of which are volunteer departments, throughout east Texas to help fund emergency services.

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