With a big sigh of relief by constituents in the Region D Water Planning Group, Marvin Nichols Reservoir has hit a roadblock as of Aug. 7.In a hearing in Austin at the
Texas Water Development Board on Aug. 7, the board forced Region C to quantify the effects on Region D’s agricultural resources, according to Region D Chairman Bret Mc-Coy.
The board of trustees for Northeast Texas Community College approved an election for Nov. 4 asking for a 3.6 cent tax increase. The motion passed with a 6 to 1 vote; the election is planned for Nov. 4. Board member Chuck Johns voted against the election.
The discounts for early payment of real estate taxes in Morris County have been suspended, according to a decision made by the Morris County Commissioners at their Aug. 11 meeting.
The Daingerfield City Council approved a rate increase for refuse pickup for residents of Daingerfield at their Aug. 11 meeting. Gene Keenon, manager of government affairs for Republic Services Inc., said his company needs 18 cents more per week to continue serving the citizens of Daingerfield.
A construction update was presented on the classrooms at the Hughes Springs Elementary School. The presentation was made at the Aug. 11 meeting of the Hughes Springs Independent School District board of trustees.
Shawna Russell, owner of the Bea Hive Beauty Salon in Hughes Springs, was one of the vendors at the 2014 Fall Fashion Preview held Aug. 4. The event was held at The Legacy an Event Center on First Street in Hughes Springs.
A local girl is sticking close to her roots by opening a beauty salon in the area where she calls home. Skye Staples, a 2011 graduate of Daingerfield High School, opened the salon located at 1687 County Road 1101.
A free GED class is being offered at Hughes Springs Area Public Library Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the Hughes Springs Library, Shelly at 903-824-5334, or Bowie Cass Adult Learning Center at 903-793-5632.
