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Local Fire Departments Receive $1.6 Million from Texas A&M Forest Service

October 14, 2025 - All of the Shelby County fire departments were awarded funds today from the Texas A&M Forest Service through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

The Texas A&M Forest Service conducted the first Funding Meeting for Fiscal Year 2026 on October 14, 2025. During this meeting, approximately $164 million in grants was awarded
to Texas volunteer fire departments with $1,675,000 being awarded to local Shelby County fire departments for essential firefighting equipment.

Early Voting for November 4th Election Starts October 20

October 14, 2025 - Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted beginning on Monday, October 20, 2025, and ending on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the main Early Voting location: Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas. Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday 8am - 5pm with extended hours on Thursday, October 30, through Friday, October 31, 7am - 7pm.

Constitutional Amendment November 4th Election

October 14, 2025 - The upcoming November 4, 2025 Ballot Language for the Constitutional Amendment Election. Early voting starts October 20, 2025.

Proposition 1 - SJR 59
"The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System."

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