Teachers at Dangerfield’s West Elementary helped organize a bear hunt for area students. Stuffed and paper bears, like the ones seen here at the school, can be found at homes and businesses around Daingerfield, Lone Star, and Hughes Springs.
With the Executive Orders signed by Governor Greg Abbott March 12 regarding the novel coronavirus, local municipalities were given the authority to postpone their May 2 elections. After Gov. Abbott issued his revised Executive Orders March 31, all area municipalities have been ordered to postpone their elections.
Please be advised that effective immediately The Steel Country Bee has had to move to a four day work week and will be closed on Fridays until further notice. We will continue to cover the news and needs of our community as always and we apologize for any inconvenience. This was a difficult decision, and as many of our local businesses are affected during this crisis; ours has been as well. If you need immediate assistance on Friday, you may reach out to the publisher, Toni Rowan, at 901-574-2663 or email trowan@tribnow.com
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to close all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts