Store giving away free essential food

Junior Food Mart in Silsbee will be distributing some essential food items for free as part of caring for the citizens and customers of the Silsbee trade area. It will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 23.

Abbott provides update on job openings, employment recourse

Greg Abbott provided an update on job openings in the Lone Star State and outlined resources for Texans seeking employment due to the economic effects of COVID-19 on April 21. The governor also announced that nearly 500,000 job openings are currently listed on WorkInTexas.

Silsbee EDC announces relief grant program for local businesses

The Silsbee Economic Development Corp. (EDC) has authorized $100,000 to be used as a relief grant program to help Silsbee businesses struggling through the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Executive Director Christy Brown.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 622 head with no sale being held at Mason due to the Easter Holiday. The market was very active and demand was good with the stocker steers selling $3-$4 higher, and stocker heifers were $5-$7 higher. Feeder steers and heifers were steady.

USDA Announces Loan Maturity for Marketing Assistance Loans

Now Extended to 12 Months Provides Producers with Marketing Flexibilities Amid COVID-19 Uncertainties Agricultural producers now have more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) as part of the U.S.

Help From The USDA

USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as more actions are taken to better serve rural America.

First Hemp License In Texas Issued

TDA has received over 500 applications since program launched Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the first Texas industrial hemp license was issued earlier this week to a farmer in Killeen, Texas. The license grants this farmer the opportunity to grow hemp in Texas for one year.

AVOID COVID-19 SCAMS

Scammers change their methods frequently. Current coronavirus scams include: • Charity scams - Fake charities pop up during disasters. And scammers can also claim to be from real charities. Learn how to research charity claims and protect your money.

Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents

“Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department soon.

Food Banks urge Congress to strengthen SNAP as lines for food grow longer

Food banks and nutrition advocates urged Congress to adopt proposals strengthening SNAP this week as the need for food assistance continued to rise across the state. "Our food banks are being overwhelmed," said Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas.