The first official day of fall came this week on September 22. With it came a welcome cold front across the state and a beautiful Harvest Moon. Fall brings cooler weather, leaves changing colors, and this year another special session.
Precinct 4 Commissioner Jimmy McDaniel recognized for Continuing Education, during Monday's meeting.
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A public hearing will be held concerning approval of the proposed tax rate on Monday, Aug. 30 at 8:30 a.m. at Sabine County Courthouse.
On August 27, 1908, Lyndon Baines Johnson was born near Johnson City, Texas. LBJ would go on to become a US Congressman, US Senator, the Vice President under President John F. Kennedy, and finally the President of the United States. His birthday is celebrated as a state holiday.
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DETCOG Board of Directors Meeting – August 26, 2021
SEALCOAT SEASON BEGINNING IN LUFKIN DISTRICT
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ASHBY APPOINTED CHAIR OF HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ONCONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
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DETCOG Honors Jim McReynolds with the 2021 Ralph W. Steen Memorial East Texan of the Year Award
Sabine County Clerk tells commissioners due to increase in maintenance cost, the usage fee will need to increase as well.
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Jasper County Judge Mark Allen issued a countywide disaster declaration after flooding drenches county Monday, May 16.
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The unofficial numbers for local elections are in, remember all of the results have to be approved by their council or district before the count is official.
On April 21, 1836, General Sam Houston led the Texan Army in a decisive victory over General Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto. The fighting lasted a mere 18 minutes. Though Santa Anna escaped the battlefield and fled, he was captured the next day and held as a prisoner of war for abou…
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Monday, April 19, 2021 (12th day before election day; day before the last day to apply for a ballot by mail)
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Nichols Appointed Transportation Committee Chair, Member of Five Other Committees
Senate Redistricting Committee to begin hearings
The Six Mile Boat Ramp Project still has some amenities to be added, but the three lane ramp public access point is open. The parking lot has at least doubled in size. Hopefully, this will make it much safer for both boaters and motorist. The popular boat ramp on Highway 87 in the Six Mile C…
Sabine County Commissioner Precinct 2 Jimmy McDaniel appointed Judge Pro Tem during the first regular meeting of 2021. The position authorizes McDaniel to assume the seat in the absence of Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton.
FCC announces $362 million in funds to expand broadband in rural Texas
The 2021 Swearing In, is set for Friday, January 1 at 9:00 am.
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We had a good week around here last week. We are all getting ready for Thanksgiving. Please be safe and I wish you a great thanksgiving.
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SRA Provides Disaster Recovery Assistance Grants In the Aftermath of Hurricane Laura
“Right now the county is averaging about one positive case each day,” he said.
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DETCOG October 22, 2020 Board Meeting Brief
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With Election Day just around the corner, Texas voters have been taking advantage of the early voting period in record numbers. Though the Lone Star State has historically lagged behind in voter participation, Texas is currently leading the nation in voter turnout with nearly 6 million cast …
Sabine County was declared as part of the amended disaster declaration by Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott on August 25.
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He tried to retire, and our new EMC was taking over. But Hurricane Laura called himself back to duty.
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DETCOG August 20, 2020
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Nichols Cautions Local Governments Against Raising Property Taxes
San Augustine Commissioners Court will meet in regular session on July 28 at 9 a.m. in regular session. The public is welcome to attend. A full agenda is attached.
Texas will hold its 2020 runoff elections July 14 to finalize which Democratic and Republican primary candidates will be on the ballot for the November general election. In more than 30 races in the March 3 primary, no candidate exceeded 50% of the vote, bringing about runoff races between t…
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Sales tax allocations for the city rose for June, but decreased almost one percent for the year to date total. The net payment for this period $41,803.93, this time last year the net payment was $34,347.88 for comparison. A 21.70% increase over last year. The year to date payment is $220,617…
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This upcoming month we will celebrate two important holidays. The first being the Fourth of July to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The second is National Pecan Pie Day on July 12. Pecan pie also happens to be the State Pie of Texas. So while you shoot off firewo…
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Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman’s weekly update SHERIFF’S REPORT, 6/22/2020
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Trump 2020 Boat parade Saturday July 4th 🇺🇸 Lake Sam Rayburn! We will assemble in front of Hidden Beach and pull out at noon proceed towards the dam run alongside the dam towards public boat ramp then turn towards Rattlesnake island where we can split up and go your own way. This is open to …
The TxDot project along Timberland Highway or Highway 83 west begins at the square and proceeds west in front of West Sabine High School, ending at Highway 96. Motorist should use caution. The state project has provided for sidewalks along TXDOT easements in several East Texas cities includi…
June 17th Covid -19 update:
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