THC targeted by Senate bill

Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Golden Triangle Day at the Capitol This week I was thrilled to welcome a large contingent of constituents from Southeast Texas for Golden Triangle Day at the Texas Capitol.

Lots of memories to remember

“Take care of all of your memories, For you cannot re-live them.” — Song lyrics by Bob Dylan and The Band ------ Memories. I write about them often.Because at this age, I have a lot of memories to keep up with.Most amazing are moments remembered when I forget everything else. My phone.My keys.

Teacher pay raise bill faces opposition

House proposes $7.5 billion in new school funding Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year.

Panola receives THECB readiness grant

Panola College has been awarded a $125,000 College Readiness and Success Models Grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas continues to connect people with jobs

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers a variety of free services to help Deep East Texas businesses thrive and get individuals back to work or on a path to sustainable careers.Hiring Events & Job Fairs – Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers job fairs across the 12-county region.

SCOM to participate in Giving Day

Shelby County Outreach Ministries is excited to announce its participation in the highly anticipated East Texas Giving Day on April 29, 2025.

Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation celebrating 4-Star overall rating

Members of the community are invited to join the Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors in celebrating and recognizing the entire staff at Holiday Nursing and Rehabilitation on their achievement of a 4-Star Overall Rating with CMS.

Promise Program benefits Shelby County students

Panola College is proud to announce the Dan L Duncan Shelby County Promise Program, offering eligible Shelby County high school students a scholarship to pay the costs of tuition and fees at Panola College for up to three years after high school graduation.

March declared American Red Cross Month

During the Shelby County Commissioners Court special meeting held Wednesday, March 5, Sherian Daniels of the American Red Cross, stopped in with county officials to declare March as American Red Cross Month. (Left-to-Right) Comm. Pct. 2 Shannon Metcalf,Comm. Pct.

Center Garden Club

Center Garden Club members Cherry Jones, Janette Wittman, Carole Chance and Carolyn Bounds enjoyed a second evening meeting with Shelby County 4-H members who, under the leadership of Carolyn Bounds, created classic, round cut-flower designs.