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Happening in Forest Country: September 24 – October 4

Bingo in Hemphill, a barn sale in Jasper, the Master Gardeners' fall plant sale in Lufkin, and a masquerade at the library in Coldspring. Here is what is on across the twelve counties over the next ten days.

Still Time to Plant: A Fall Garden Guide for Forest Country

Sixty days to the average first freeze in Lufkin. Broccoli and cabbage are at the wire, but greens, roots and garlic still have a season ahead of them.

Burn Bans Split Forest Country as Drought Settles In the North

Six of our twelve counties were under burn bans as of last Friday while three others lifted theirs after Tropical Storm Edouard. Every county in the region now reads above the threshold where fire burns actively.

Texas A&M Forest Service Awards Nearly $5 Million to Rural Volunteer Fire Departments 

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service awarded...

Tackling Fire Ants in the Fall

Community Cary Sims Cary Sims -
Anyone who has spent much time outdoors in East Texas knows the frustration of fire ants. Whether you’re mowing the yard, walking through a...

Thinking About Solar? Here’s When It Makes Sense—and When It Doesn’t

Community Lee Allen Miller Lee Allen Miller -
In recent months, more and more East Texans have asked the same question: “Should I go solar?” It’s a fair question—and a smart one.We’ve all seen...

Ashby Files Bills to Protect East Texas Water and Enhance Disaster Recovery for Rural Infrastructure

Community Rep. Trent Ashby Rep. Trent Ashby -
AUSTIN --  State Representative Trent Ashby (R – Lufkin) filed two important bills – HB 289 and HB 290 – focused on protecting East...

Capitol Update: Standing Strong Through Disaster and Defending East Texas Water

Community Rep. Trent Ashby Rep. Trent Ashby -
Since my last column, our state has been ravaged by the devastating floods that occurred in Central Texas on July 4. Wherever I go...

Republican State Rep. Trent Ashby Announces Candidacy for Texas Senate

Government Rep. Trent Ashby Rep. Trent Ashby -
Following the announcement that State Senator Robert Nichols will not seek re-election, State Representative Trent Ashby (R–Lufkin) announced today that he will run to...
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Still Time to Plant: A Fall Garden Guide for Forest Country

Farm & Garden
Sixty days to the average first freeze in Lufkin. Broccoli and cabbage are at the wire, but greens, roots and garlic still have a season ahead of them.

Burn Bans Split Forest Country as Drought Settles In the North

Weather
Six of our twelve counties were under burn bans as of last Friday while three others lifted theirs after Tropical Storm Edouard. Every county in the region now reads above the threshold where fire burns actively.

Texas A&M Forest Service Awards Nearly $5 Million to Rural Volunteer Fire Departments 

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service awarded...

Texas A&M Forest Service awards over $450,000 in Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas communities will be more...
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