Aviation History: C-130A
The development of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules arose out of the need for a replacement for the Fairchild C-119/R4Q “Flying Boxcar” cargo/troop transport. The Boxcar was manufactured from 1948 to 1953 and had proved inadequate for the needs of the Far East Air Forces Combat Cargo Command during the Korean War. It was under-powered and little better than earlier C-82s, C-46s and C-47s. Early in 1951, the USAF Tactical Air...
Meal A Day Menu: May 7th-11th
Meal A Day Menu May 7th – May 11th Monday Chicken Breast On a Bed of Rice Providence Vegetables Roll Tuesday Cheese Burger Casserole Baked Beans Cole Slaw Wednesday Meatloaf Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Roll Thursday King Ranch Casserole Corn on the Cob Malibu Vegetables Friday Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Stewed Squash...
Cinco De Mayo Celebration 2018
The 2018 Cinco De Mayo celebration at Celebration Plaza was a huge success! There were thousands of people in attendance. The event was family friendly with bounce houses, games and toy booths, as well as 2 mechanical bull riding booths. Several bands played music ranging from Spanish favorites to Country and Western themes. Many girls dressed in traditional dresses through out the crowd and some performed various dance routines on...
Interested in Playing Duplicate or Party Bridge?
The 2 Bridge groups that meet at the Senior Citizens Center on 2nd Tuesday 12:30 1st Thursday 12:30 3rd Thursday 12:30 4th Tuesday 12:30 Need some more players. They have had some ladies retire and one more will retire at the end of May. They play Duplicate and Party Bridge. If you would like to play with them please call Irma Gonzalez at (903) 335-1931.
Tradin’ Post for Friday, May 4th, 2018
Need to sell 2 side by side cemetery plots in the Restlawn Memorial Park on hwy 154 between Yantis & Sulphur Springs. They currently sell for $1380 each. Asking $2400 for both or best offer. Text or call 903-975-0381. a black and decker electric lid off, its a small appliance that will open jars, or anything with a tight lid, just place container under gadget and it will open it for you, asking $10 call or txt 903.715.0004 for...
2018 NETBIO Beef UP May 11, 2018 By Mario Villarino
2018 NETBIO Beef UP May 11, 2018 Bull management can improve producers’ chances for reproductive success, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Proper bull management is necessary for successful breeding programs. Monitoring the health of bulls prior to and during breeding season can improve a producer’s chances of having a successful calf crop. Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Overton,...
Are You at Nutrition Risk? By Johanna Hicks
Are You at Nutrition Risk? I recently had the privilege of implementing a nutrition program targeted toward the 55+ crowd, and we had some very good discussions! We started off by taking a quiz, followed by reviewing some nutrients that are often lacking in the diets of older adults. Take the quiz below to see if you are at nutrition risk: 1) Have you changed the kind or amount of food you eat because of a...
National Day of Prayer Observance Moved to Civic Center
Hopkins County National Day of Prayer Observance has been moved from Celebration Plaza to the Civic Center due to weather concerns. The event begins at 5 p.m. The Civic Center is located at 1200 Houston Street. Rain began falling before 11 a.m. in downtown Sulphur Springs and the possibility of showers continues through the evening.
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
a black and decker electric lid off, its a small appliance that will open jars, or anything with a tight lid, just place container under gadget and it will open it for you, asking $10 call or txt 903.715.0004 for more information if needed. For Sale: Dew berries, $8 per gallon and poke salad, $6 a bag… Call: 903-383-3323 Free: 2400BTU air conditioner… Call: 903-348-2755
Tradin’ Post for Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018:
For Sale: Dew berries, $8 per gallon and poke salad, $6 a bag… Call: 903-3833323
