Madill hit by tornado; Two related fatalities confirmed

By Matt Caban Matt@madillrecord.net on Wednesday, April 22, 2020   ***Update 4/23 8:30 a.m.** A report released this morning by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's Troop F confirmed additional details of yesterday's weather-related fatality on SH99C and US377.

Sales Tax Holiday for emergency supplies announced

AUSTIN — Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) announces the upcoming Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, which will be held on April 25-27.

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.

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. Department of Agriculture’s implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...

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.