Is a Garden Soil Test Worth the Effort From Master Gardener David Wall
May 28, 2024 – While I take great pride in studying multiple sources of the literature and using the information to put together my articles, every few years one source is so good or different, I just cite it. This article comes from “Soil Science for Gardeners” by Robert Pavlis. It’s the best book I’ve ever read on soils that explains without getting too technical. Just about every extension agent,...
4-H Livestock Projects are a Significant Aspect of the 4-H Youth by Mario Villarino
May 28, 2024 – 4-H livestock projects are a significant aspect of the 4-H youth development program, which is designed to teach young people about agriculture, animal husbandry, and life skills. Participants in these projects typically select and care for animals, learning about their specific needs, proper management techniques, and how to prepare for exhibitions and competitions. Here’s an overview of what 4-H livestock...
Individuals From Wood and Hopkins Counties Recently Received Scholarships
Cayden Spigner from Sulphur Springs High School, and Raegan Valentine from Winnsboro High School, each recently were awarded a scholarship from A41 Transportation. An individual from A41 Transportation had the following to say about the granting of scholarships to Cayden Spigner and Raegan Valentine… “First giving honor and glory to God for making this possible. I remember speaking with my wife about an idea I had for...
Chamber Connection – May 28, 2024
By Butch Burney You can be a Stewper Hero by turning in the winning logo for this year’s 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival The theme for this year’s 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival is Stewper Heroes and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is looking for just that right logo. The person who submits the winning logo will receive a Stewper-size package that includes four stew tickets, four T-shirts featuring the logo,...
Paris District Road Report for Week of May 27, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 27, 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 as...
Trading Post for May 24, 2024
Wanting to buy: a good self propelled lawn mower. Preferably a “Snapper”. If you have one for sale, or for more info., please call 903-439-5600. Needing: someone to mow the yard. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-383-2030. Clean, free-range, brown eggs for sale. We could supply someone regularly or fulfill a large order. $4 a dozen. Please call 903-945-2986 For Sale: a large binder of NASCAR Trading...
Dinner Bell for May 29th, 2024
The Rotary Club was organized in 1925 and will celebrate it’s one hundredth anniversary next year. “Service Above Self” is its motto and that is what the Rotary Club does! From its Christmas parties which includes lunch, meeting Santa and a gift that delights the youngest students in the local schools that date prior to 1960 to present day scholarships and financial gifts to local charities, the Rotary Club gives and...
Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Wildfire Preparedness ahead of Summer
May 23, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Memorial Day unofficially kicks off summer this weekend, Texans should prepare for wildfires. The potential for wildfire activity will be limited to the Trans Pecos and western High Plains regions of the state this weekend. Hot and dry conditions will dry vegetation in these areas and elevated fire weather may support the ignition of small wildfires. “Though recent rains have helped...
CHRISTUS to Expand Cardiology Services in Sulphur Springs
May 23, 2024 – CHRISTUS to expand cardiology services in Sulphur Springs, creating Heart and Vascular Institute (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is expanding its world-class cardiology program to the greater Hopkins County community with the creation of the CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute – Sulphur Springs. On June 3, CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute cardiologists will start seeing patients at the newly...
Sulphur Springs First United Methodist Church to Hold Vacation Bible School June 3rd Through 6th
May 21, 2024 – Sulphur Springs First United Methodist Church has an exciting opportunity for parents to send their Pre-K through 3rd grade students to a totally free Vacation Bible School, June 3-6. It’s four days of developing skills in science, art and music while discovering who they are as children of God. FUMC Vacation Bible Class
