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Estimated $13 Million in Funding Available for the Texas Clean School Bus Program

TCEQ is now accepting applications for the Texas Clean School Bus (TCSB) Program. Total funding based on projected allocations.

February 7, 2022 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the Texas Clean School Bus (TCSB) Program. An estimated $13 million in grant funding is available to replace or retrofit school buses to help reduce children’s exposure to diesel exhaust in and around diesel-fueled school buses.

2022 March 1st Republican Primary Ballot Order

December 23, 2021 - The Republican Party drew this week for ballot order for the 2022 March 1st Republican Primary.

The order on the ballot is as follows:

U.S. Representative, District 1

Nathaniel Moran
Aditya "A.D." Atholi
John Porro
Joe McDaniel

Governor

Paul Belew
Danny Harrison
Kandy Kaye Horn
Greg Abbott
Allen B. West
Don Huffines
Rick Perry
Chad Prather

Candidate Town Hall Meeting in Timpson; All Local Candidates Invited (Pd Adv)

January 17, 2022 - Mark Williams for State Representative, District 11, is sponsoring a town hall at the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 12 noon until 2pm. Local Shelby County candidates are invited to speak.

Notice to CISD Staff, Families Before Returning to School on Thursday

Attention Center ISD Staff and Families:

January 17, 2022 - Due to a large number of scheduled Covid tests, Center ISD will not be offering walk-in Covid testing on Thursday, January 20. If any staff or student is experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19, please stay off campus on Thursday and walk in testing will resume on Friday morning, January 21 at 8am.

Gary ISD Announces Closure for Remainder of the Week; Returns on Jan. 17

Dear Bobcat Family,

Denning Rural Water System Issues Boil Water Notice

Effective January 3, 2022 Until Further Notice

January 3, 2022 - Due to electrical issues, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Denning Rural Water System PWS # 2030004 to notify ALL customers to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

Raymond Motor Company Open House Set for Dec. 10 (Pd Adv)

December 6, 2021 - Raymond Motor Company will be hosting an Open House on December 10th from 4PM to 7PM!

Bring your friends and family! Come meet our amazing staff and enjoy some food and refreshments!

San Augustine Rural Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

November 22, 2021 - The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

On November 16, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Tenaha Tigers Bring Home Top UIL Band Competition Award

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Tenaha High School -

Notice of Application for Commercial Surface Pit Facility Permit (Pd Adv)

On October 14, 2021, Pilot Water Solutions SWD LLC, 20 Greenway Plaza, Ste 200, Houston, Texas 77046, filed an application with the Railroad Commission of Texas for a Commercial Surface Pit Facility Permit to washout trailers.

The proposed pit site is located 7 miles South East of Joaquin in Shelby County, Texas. The proposed disposal site is located on real property owned by John Leggett.

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