August 19, 2015 - Back to school, back to the books, back shuttling students to and from extracurricular activities. The new school year likely means back to packing lunches and afterschool snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and all the other children who carry these items to and from home. One "back" you do not want to reacquaint children with, however, is foodborne bacteria.

August 17, 2015 - Into the depths of Toledo Bend divers searched on Thursday morning, August 13, 2015 for three vehicles just off Swede Johnson [SRA #1] near Joaquin.

August 14, 2015 - This week, members of the Texas Press Association (TPA) named Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) a 'Champion of Transparency'.

August 13, 2015 - I read some disturbing news the other day. I read that several recent national surveys reveal that clown performers now scare children more that they entertain them. I was shocked at this revelation.

August 12, 2015 - Center Livestock Market Report

Cattle Sold: 973 HD

Sellers: 119
Buyers: 50

Steers:
150-300 LBS 1.75 TO 4.17
300-400 LBS 1.25 TO 3.72
400-500 LBS 1.50 TO 3.02
500 LBS & UP 1.60 TO 2.30