Texas Forest Country Partnership

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

The San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce is open daily from 8:30 to 3. Stop by to pick up forms for Sassafras events, including the Ray Estes barbecue competition and photo contest, or to sign up as a vendor if you haven’t already. While you’re there, see Ursella Graves Hightower and give her a big welcome.

10/12/2026

For more than 25 years, the Crossroads of Texas Country Festival has been a signature celebration of Texas culture in historic downtown Waxahachie, growing into Texas' largest one-day arts, music and food festival. This year, GO TEXAN returns as a premier partner, continuing to shine a bright spotlight on the people, products, flavors, and traditions that make the Lone Star State unique. Together, the festival and GO TEXAN are creating an unforgettable celebration that is bigger, bolder, and more Texan than ever.

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕘 Begins at 9:00 a.m.
🎟 Free admission
✨ Enjoy 200+ craft vendors, artists, delicious food, and 10+ stages of live music featuring country artist Jake Worthington!

🔗 For more information, please visit www.TexasCountryFestival.com.

10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Columbus Day and the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, a voyage that helped begin centuries of exploration and discovery.

We honor the courage and determination of those who ventured into the unknown and acknowledge the important role exploration has played in our nation’s history.

10/12/2026

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S! 👣
Get ready to show your spirit and wear your purple at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Augustine, TX!
🛑Join us on Saturday, October 24th at the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce log cabin as we come together to fight Alzheimer’s.
Millions of Americans are affected by this disease, and it’s up to us to unite and raise awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
💜 Together, we are stronger! 💜

Gather your team and sign up TODAY!
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE SAN AUGUSTINE WALK!
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?company_id=703262&fr_id=19941&pg=company

For more information contact:
DeAnna Werley
Shelby Savings
📞936-275-3414
Jana Pate
Hillcrest Assisted Living
📞936-201-9450

Let’s paint our town PURPLE!!!

10/12/2026

Rural communities are rich with natural resources and human know-how. However, many small Texas towns grapple with affording basic services and struggle to keep young people. Agricultural economics continue to strain. The future increasingly feels digital and urban. This doesn’t have to be the case.

Join rural leaders and innovators from across the state and nation Nov. 18–19 for a two-day symposium focused on how rural communities can thrive economically, deliver essential services and build a future worth staying for.

Confirmed speakers include:
• Cari Beauchamp, Texas farmer
• Russell Boening, president, Texas Farm Bureau
• Eugene Escobar, mayor of Princeton
• Stewart McGregor, executive director, Kaufman Economic Development Corporation
• Luke Metzger, executive director, Environment Texas
• Lori Olson, executive director, Texas Land Trust Council
• Maximiliano Rombado, director of early learning policy, Texans Care for Children
• Connie Tyne, executive director, Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health
• Josh Winegarner, director of government relations, Texas Cattle Feeders Association

Panels topics include agriculture, water, how communities can support young families, technology — including data centers — rural Texas and the state legislature, and more.

Check in at Abilene Christian University starts at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, and the first panels begin at 3:45 p.m. The symposium concludes Thursday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m.

RSVP: https://trib.it/paUq5b

10/12/2026