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Theft of Road Signs Creates A Dangerous Problem

September 7, 2016 - Recent thefts of road signs within the Lufkin District has prompted the Texas Department of Transportation to remind the public that removing a road sign or speed limit sign is against the law.

Under Texas law, a person who commits theft means taking something that does not belong to you without consent or any legal justification, or “unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of the property.” (Tex. Penal Code 31.03)

"So You're Married to a Type 'A'" by Neal Murphy

September 5, 2016 - Medical experts tell us that there are two personality types of people – Type A and Type B.  Those who would be considered on the Type A side of the spectrum are those that are more driven, more focused, more goal-oriented, more diligent, more likely to get stressed and emotional, and more  likely to have heart attacks and/or mental breakdowns.

The other side of the spectrum includes everyone else, who are called Type B personalities. These people aren’t as driven or goal-oriented, are more laid back, and more careless.  

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. 

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