Walkingsticks in Your Garden
Walkingsticks in Your Garden By: David Wall Walkingsticks are a group of insects that are masters of camouflage. Resembling a small twig, they’re almost impossible to see in a forest unless you’re very observant, specifically looking for them, or they happen to be moving. If, however, you’re able to observe one you’re in for a treat. First of all, they’re masters of camouflage, resembling a small twig. In your garden, they’re about...
Paris District Road Report for week of August 14, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 14, 2023. 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...
Come Play Bingo for a Good Cause
Friends of the Winnsboro Animal Shelter Fundraiser [Dateline: WINNSBORO, TEXAS, August 11] — The Friends of the Winnsboro Animal Shelter will be welcoming supporters to their annual Family Bingo Night Fundraiser. The event will be held at the Winnsboro City Civic Auditorium on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with doors opening at 5 pm and gameplay beginning at 6 pm. The City Civic Center is at 915 Wheeler Drive inside the City Park.Tickets...
The Successful Robotics Camp was Recently Held at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs
Robotics Coding Camp participant Lane Abernathy of Sulphur Bluff gets instruction for camp instructor Cedric Crawford during the camp that was conducted at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs robotics 2wk
2023 Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend Aug 11-13
Sales Tax Waived On Qualifying School Supplies, Clothes, Shoes and Student Backpacks Priced Under $100 This Weekend in Texas If you’re planning to buy school clothes or supplies, waiting until this weekend to do so could prove monetarily advantageous as this weekend is the annual sales tax holiday in Texas. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below...
Summer 2023 Featured Multiple Highlights for the Miller Grove FFA
Miller Grove FFA Summer 2023 Spotlight
The Divorce Care Support Group Will Meet Beginning August 16th
The Divorce Care Support Group will meet every Wednesday beginning August 16, 2023. The group will last for 13 weeks and will meet at 6:00pm each Wednesday night. The location for the meetings is the basement of the First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be signs to direct attendees to the correct meeting room. For more details about the Divorce Care Support Group, contact Debbie Young at 903-303-4771, or...
Learn Vital Skills in Welding and Other Fields at Paris Junior College
WELDING PROJECT Brandon Mitchell of Campbell, a welding student at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Center, is working on a Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is an arc welding process that produces the weld. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Brandon Welding
Trading Post for August 9, 2023
2 large black cast iron skillet and a cast iron pot with lid and handle all in good condition asking $55 for both or can buy separate call or text 903-440-5523 for pics or question. 4 rebar-frame wire cages, $15 each. Also selling cucumbers (3/$1), squash ($1 each), bell peppers (2/$1), frozen blueberries ($5/pound) and a few large zucchini ($2-$3) from our farm east of Sulphur Springs. No herbicides or pesticides used. For more info,...
Give Back to a Park you LOVE – Centennial Fund-Raising Campaign
Cooper, TX— Celebrating Texas State Parks’ century-long commitment to natural conservation and outdoor recreation, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation proudly announces its Centennial Fundraising Campaign. For 100 years, Texas State Parks have served as a refuge for both wildlife and those who cherish the state’s natural beauty. Today, we invite you to give back to the park closest to your home or heart. Focusing on...
