Native Grasslands by Mario Villarino
September 23, 2024 – Native pastures are vital ecosystems for livestock, wildlife, and land conservation, and the **Texas A&M AgriLife Extension** provides extensive resources for their effective management. Native pastures consist of indigenous grasses, forbs, and shrubs that naturally thrive in local climates and soils, without the need for human intervention. These lands are key to sustaining livestock, promoting...
Sandra Hershey Bernight
Funeral service for Sandra Hershey Bernight, age 64, of Brashear, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Amanda Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Bernight passed away at Carriage House Manor on Sunday,...
Johnny McAfee
Funeral service for Johnny McAfee, age 82, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Jeff Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Old Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. McAfee passed away at Carriage House Manor on...
Dinner Bell for September 25, 2024
i Focus Vision celebrated its fourth birthday in business on September 1 under the helm of two qualified and personable optometrists: Dr. Andrew Yoder and Dr. Daniel Ewing. Their services include bifocals, cataract care, contact lenses, diabetic eye services, emergency ophthalmology care, eye exams, eyeglasses and much more. Plus, they have an eye glass store. In the month of September, their large inventory of eye...
Trading Post for September 13, 2024
K-Bar small pocket knife, 2 blades, bone handle, 60s Vintage $8.00; Schrade Old Timer Stockman pen knife, 2 inches. three blades, bone handle #340T $12.00. Sold together $20.00. (903) 438-9175- For Sale: a brown plush sofa. It has a roll away bed in it. It is a “nice” sofa. “Gently used and in good condition.” If interested, or for more details, please call 903-885-2735. BeachBody Step–Workout anytime,...
The SSHS Wildcats took on the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action on September 20th at Mt. Pleasant
Below is KSST/Channel 18’s video of the SSHS Wildcats Football game against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers. The game was played in Mt. Pleasant on September 20th. Check out the exciting game below. Game action is called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony...
Protect Your Tomato Plants from Nematodes From Master Gardener David Wall
September 22, 2024 – As we move into this year’s fall season, it’s time to consider root knot nematode (RKN) protection for next year. RKNs are tiny roundworms living in the soil and common in your area. They penetrate tomato plant roots and feed on the nutrients. The results are knots ranging from tiny up to one-inch-thick, all of which interfere with nutrient transfers. RKNs can only travel about one meter a year, so they...
A&M-Commerce Unveils Student Services Building and Welcome Center: The New Front Door to Campus
The 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students and their families to A&M-Commerce. COMMERCE, TX, Sept. 19, 2024—Texas A&M University-Commerce celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday, September 18, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Student Services Building and Welcome Center. Dubbed the university’s “front door,” the 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn September 25th
September 22, 2024 – The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to come on in. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish. Last month we...
Paris District Road Report for Week of September 23, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 23, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
