Common Pasture Management Problems By Mario Villarino
A common pasture management problem faced by most Texas hay and/or livestock producers is weed and brush infestation. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Soil Specialist, weed species effectively compete with more desirable forage species for sunlight, moisture, and soil nutrients. Whether herbaceous or woody species, if enough weeds are present in the pasture, the carrying capacity of the management unit is decreased, the...
Spots Still Available in Marriage Education Workshop
I will be implementing the Twogether in Texas marriage education workshop and need your help getting the word out! This workshop is only offered three times a year, and this is the last one for 2018. The 2019 sessions are scheduled for February, May, and August. Three couples are currently signed up, but I have room for more. Here are the details for the one rapidly approaching: What: Together in Texas Marriage Education workshop...
Upcoming Events By Johanna Hicks
Back-to-School and Marriage Education August is here, and your Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Office is buzzing with activity! Other than the Back-to-School Fair, County 4-H Achievement Banquet, “Certified Judges’ Training for Fairs, Festivals, and Events” which will all take place in August, I want to remind everyone that on August 25, the last Twogether in Texas Marriage Education workshop for 2018...
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, August 2nd, 2018:
1 Goodrich 265/70 R17 $20, 4 Hankook Optimo P235/55R19 $10 each, Flower Striped Sofa $30, King Size bed frame $50, 2 TV Stands $25 each. Call 903 348 5820 For sale 3 parakeets with cage and everything you need for them including food . Asking 60.00 for all . Please text or call 903-440-2337 For Sale: lots of fishing gear. For more info., please call 903-348-5653. Free to a good home: a female cat. She has been spayed. ...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, July 31st, 2018:
For Sale: lots of fishing gear. For more info., please call 903-348-5653. Free to a good home: a female cat. She has been spayed. “She is very friendly.” Also, free to a good home, four 3-month old kittens. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-440-3877. Help Wanted: If you would like to House sit, or Dog sit, or stay with the Elderly. call Lynn at 903-335-9948. Wants a Job sitting with elderly in...
Tradin’ Post for Monday, July 30th, 2018:
For sale 23 2×12’s 8 ft long $6.00 each Call 903-885-3420 Large to jumbo, free-range eggs $3/dozen. Also selling cantaloupes, squash, cucumbers; no pesticides/herbicides. Located east of Sulphur Springs, call 469-693-2246 For Sale: three parakeets. Includes a cage, toys, food bowl, food, and a water bowl. Asking $60.00 for the birds and items. Also, for sale, a small charcoal grill. “It’s in good...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 1, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU August 1, 2018 Community Partner Ryan McKenzie Family and Friends Menu: Ham and Swiss Salad Frito Corn Salad Marinated Green Beans with Sour Cream Dressing Fruit Melange Crispy Bread Slices Apple Walnut Cake Mandarin Orange and Cottage Cheese Salad (no sugar added dessert) Come out of the heat. Enjoy a cool glass of iced tea or water. Visit with your Wednesday friends. Enjoy a summer meal. Served Wednesdays at 11:45...
Meal A Day Menu for July 30th-August 3rd
Meal A Day Menu July 30 – August 3 Monday Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Providence Vegetables Roll Tuesday Oven Omelet Bacon Orange Slices Blueberry Muffins Wednesday Meatloaf Stewed Red Potatoes Green Beans Roll Thursday Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Broccoli Roll Friday Salad Plate Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, 3 Beans Salad Tossed...
Tira News for July 27th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Kim & Lee Beck had a long weekend moving daughter, Maddie, to Austin, and then heading over to Lake Bridgeport for some lake time with their old high school rodeo team members. Kim comments, “Sun & fun!” Tira Mayor, Powell Vickery, is recovering from a stroke. Please remember him and Sherry in your prayers. Chip & I were in Branson, Missouri from July 12th through 15th , for our anniversary, which was on July...
Basket Raffle Benefiting New Senior Center
A group of ladies have made and donated five beautiful baskets to be raffled off during the Senior Citizens Prom on Saturday, July 28th. Even if you didn’t get a ticket to the Prom, you could still win, and you don’t have to be present to win. Tickets for these baskets can be purchased by Saturday at 6:00 PM if you will not be attending the PROM. Tickets are $ 1.00 each or 6 for $ 5.00 These baskets are really NICE, and...
