Summer Food Safety Tips In Advance of Memorial Day Weekend

May 20, 2015 - Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and many Americans will celebrate with cookouts, camping, road trips and other activities that involve food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding families to take extra care not to let foodborne bacteria, which grows more quickly in hot weather, ruin the fun.

Blast From the Past, A Decade of Relay for Life in Shelby County

May 19, 2015 (Album1, Album2, Album3) - The 10th Annual Shelby County Relay for Life event was held May 15, 2015 under the cover of the Shelby County Expo Center. Rain fell prior and during the event; however, the spirit of those Relaying wasn't dampened.

Mayor Swears in Tenaha City Council Members

May 20, 2015 - Mayor Orinthia Johnson swore in newly elected council members Natalie Harris, Michael Baker and Claudine Howard at the recent Tenaha City Council meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2015.

Electrical Safety Month; Electrical Safety During and After Storms

May 19, 2015 - It’s May – and Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is celebrating National Electrical Safety Month. While safety for our members is top priority year-round, Electrical Safety Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of safety excellence.

Severe storms can cause many electrical safety hazards in and around our homes. To protect yourself and your family from storm-related electrical dangers, Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative provides answers to common storm-safety questions.

Shelby County 4-H Shooters Perform Well at Jefferson County Whizbang

May 19, 2015 - The Jefferson Co. Whizbang was held in Winnie on Saturday May 16th. Shelby Co 4h shooters had four kids participating; Colton Gutermuth, Lance Holloway, Logan Holloway and Seth Shamblin.

Representative Paddie Passes Sales Tax Exemption for Firearms, Hunting Supplies

May 18, 2015 - AUSTIN -- State Representative Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) passed H.B. 849 out of the House of Representatives. H.B. 849 passed the House with 110 votes, an overwhelming and bipartisan endorsement of this common sense legislation.

"Hunting in Texas is a beloved pastime. H.B. 849 looks to give tax relief to the many sportsmen and women who carry on the time-honored tradition and continue to pass our love of hunting and the outdoors down to the next generation," said Rep. Paddie.

Shelbyville ISD Releases Statement Regarding Investigation of a Former Employee

May 15, 2015 - I am writing this statement to provide some insight into the ongoing school and criminal investigations involving a former Shelbyville ISD employee.

Since the investigations are ongoing and involve possible criminal misconduct, I am limited in offering specific information related to the case. However, I can provide the following:

“A Bird In The Hand” by Neal Murphy

May 15, 2015 - Perhaps you have heard the phrase, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”. But is that thirteenth century proverb correct? Our cat, Miss Kitty, taught me a lesson about birds several years ago that disputes the phrase.

Diebolt Retires from Hope Clinic; Reception Held in Center

May 14, 2015 (Photo Album) - A retirement reception was held for Jean Diebolt, Executive Director, of the Hope Clinic on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Center Community House.

Plan My Land Operation Online Tool Now Available

May 13, 2015 - Want to put in a road on your land? Protect your water resources? Enhance wildlife, harvest trees or clear vegetation? Texas A&M Forest Service’s newest online tool, Plan My Land Operation, is designed to help you protect your property and ensure sustainability as you begin your next land improvement project.

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