Raised VS Ground-based Garden Beds From Master Gardener David Wall
August 1, 2024 – This year’s literature seems overloaded with opinions as to whether raised bed gardens or ground-based gardens are the better choice. SO, what goes into the preferred choice. If you have high quality soil, either choice is fine. Raised beds usually have high quality soil. On the other hand, the cost for that soil in a raised bed can be expensive, along with the cost of whatever frame...
SAVE BIG AT THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
August 1, 2024 – There are endless ways for you to save throughout the 2024 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SEASON PASS. Experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible – but we have the perfect solution. 2024 SEASON PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE AT BIGTEX.COM/TICKETS FOR ONLY $60, which includes...
Secretary Nelson Encourages Texans to Consider Serving as Election Poll Workers
Today is the Fourth Annual National Poll Worker Recruitment Day August 1, 2024 – AUSTIN —Today, on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson encourages interested Texans to engage with the election process by signing up to be a poll worker. “Working as an election poll worker is a good way to get involved in your community and support democracy,” said Secretary Nelson. “Poll workers are often the...
Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo Sponsors
August 1, 2024 – Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and Galyean Insurance, as part of their title sponsorship of Designer Handbag Bingo, are sponsoring a Bonus Round bag. Keith Shurtleff, Alliance Bank’s market president – Hopkins County; Jennifer Gregory, Galyean Insurance president, and Chettamra Alexander, Alliance Bank Financial Services’ branch manager pose with a beautiful YSL bag that will be won by one...
Foundation Provides Overview of Bags for Designer Handbag Bingo
August 1, 2024 – After many hours of shopping, the Foundation’s handbag acquisition team has made itsselection. Almost 40 bags will be given away as prizes at the 5th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo on Thursday, August 8. Designers that will be up for grabs include YSL, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Versace, Ulla Johnson, Kate Spade, Consuela, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Polene, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, and...
Trading Post for July 31, 2024
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9-11, Marks 25th Year
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they...
Chamber Connection – July 30, 2024
By Butch Burney The anticipation has been growing and now it is time for the actual preparation. We are looking forward to a fantastic 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 26, and it’s time for stew cooks to start registering. Registration for last year’s cooks are going out in the mail and email this week, so be looking for it in your mailbox and inbox. You can also register online at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks. We...
Keller ISD Joins Movement to Ban Cell Phones in Schools
July 30, 2024 – The Keller ISD recently voted to ban cell phone use during school hours, and took the additional step to outline additional penalties for repeat offenders. Student violate the new cell phone policy, could face detention, Saturday school or the loss of exemption from semester finals. This move in response to frustrations teachers and administrators have had trying to address challenges with students that are on...
TxDOT celebrates ‘National Intern Day’
EL PASO — So much for lifeguarding or summer travel. Hundreds of young Texans are spending their summer at TxDOT, gaining experience, sharpening skills and building a future. “This is my first job, and at 17, I believe this opportunity is an incredible starting point for someone my age,” said Isaiah Daniels. Daniels, a Parkland High School student planning to attend Texas Tech, is a summer intern at the Anthony Texas Travel...
