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3,368 students enrolled in Tyler County schools during 2023-24 school year

By Forest Country News | Mar 31, 2025

Tyler County ranked 121st in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

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Residents of Jasper County received $17,916 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 28th in Texas

By Forest Country News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jasper County received an average of $17,916 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Texas.

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Polk County: Medicaid made up 6.8% of total income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $3,199 per capita to residents.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Mar. 22?

By Forest Country News | Mar 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in San Jacinto County schools during 2023-24 school year?

By Forest Country News | Mar 30, 2025

San Jacinto County ranked 119th in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across Forest Country News publication area in 2024

By Forest Country News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located within the Forest Country News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Forest Country News area weekly mass times

By Forest Country News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the Forest Country News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Shelby County Education: 5,256 students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Forest Country News | Mar 29, 2025

Shelby County ranked 96th in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

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In 2022, San Augustine County ranks 15th among Texas counties with 40.3% transfer dependency

By Forest Country News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 40.3% of income in San Augustine County—ranking it 15th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Angelina County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8.6% of income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.6% of income in Angelina County, providing an average of $4,055 per capita to residents.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Mar. 22?

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Jasper County schools enrolled 5,496 students during 2023-24 school year

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

Jasper County ranked 92nd in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

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San Augustine County: Residents received $67.91 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 15.1% of income in San Augustine County, providing an average of $8,643 per capita to residents.

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Key details on HB 4150 presented by Janis Holt in Texas House

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

House Bill HB 4150, a bill on County Government and Vehicles & Traffic, was backed by Rep. Janis Holt, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, March 27, during the 89(R) session.

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Key details on HB 4103 presented by Joanne Shofner in Texas House

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Joanne Shofner introduced HB 4103, a bill on State Finances, to the Texas House on Thursday, March 27 during the 89(R) session.

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Texas House to review HB 4057 introduced by Ellen Troxclair on Thursday, March 27

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

House Bill HB 4057, a bill on City Government, County Government, Economic & Industrial Development, Energy, Taxation, and Utilities, was backed by Rep. Ellen Troxclair, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, March 27, during the 89(R) session.

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Texas House to review HB 3993 introduced by Ellen Troxclair on Thursday, March 27

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Ellen Troxclair introduced HB 3993, a bill on Taxation, to the Texas House on Thursday, March 27 during the 89(R) session.

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Texas House to discuss Ellen Troxclair’s proposal — what does HB 3995 say?

By Forest Country News | Mar 28, 2025

House Bill HB 3995, a bill on Property Interests, was backed by Rep. Ellen Troxclair, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, March 27, during the 89(R) session.

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9,788 students enrolled in Nacogdoches County schools during 2023-24 school year

By Forest Country News | Mar 27, 2025

Nacogdoches County ranked 73rd in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

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Joanne Shofner introduced HB 3741 to the Texas House — what to know

By Forest Country News | Mar 27, 2025

House Bill HB 3741, a bill on Education, was backed by Rep. Joanne Shofner and others, and introduced in the Texas House on Wednesday, March 26, during the 89(R) session.