GovernmentTop Stories Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Deadline Extension For Medicaid, CHIP Providers To Apply For Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds By: Joshua Blackwell Date: August 5, 2020 Previous articleMotorist parked vehicle in dry grass, igniting 9,500-acre wildfire in San Saba CountyNext articleBack-to-School Season Essentials for College Students Joshua Blackwell Share post: FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Keep up with Forest Country One email every Friday. The week's stories and what's on across the twelve counties. Free. Popular Eight Ribbon Cuttings Fill the Lufkin Chamber’s October Calendar A Decoy Show, A Tent Sale, and Alumni Karaoke Fill Saturday in Houston County Red Cross Counts 1,412 Home Fires This Year, and Lists 20 Steps to Keep Yours Off The List Jasper Dedicates Its New Mediplex on Wednesday, with The Governor on The Program Nacogdoches Chamber Fills October with A Golf Bash, A Bank’s 125th and Seven Ribbon Cuttings More like thisRelated Eight Ribbon Cuttings Fill the Lufkin Chamber’s October Calendar Bobbie Langston - October 7, 2026 The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber has eight ribbon cuttings on the books this month, plus headshot sessions, a luncheon and a Lunch & Learn on AI. A Decoy Show, A Tent Sale, and Alumni Karaoke Fill Saturday in Houston County Bobbie Langston - October 7, 2026 The Crockett chamber has three things on October 10 alone, plus a full week at Stesti in Lovelady and two shows at Camp Street Cafe. Red Cross Counts 1,412 Home Fires This Year, and Lists 20 Steps to Keep Yours Off The List Bobbie Langston - October 7, 2026 Cooking and home heating start most home fires. For Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, the Red Cross lists 20 steps to prevent one and get everyone out. Jasper Dedicates Its New Mediplex on Wednesday, with The Governor on The Program TFCL Story Agent - October 7, 2026 The dedication and ribbon cutting for the Dr. Ron A. McMurry Mediplex is set for 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 19 Thomas Street in Jasper.