Trading Post for June 30, 2022
cleaning out storage to make room for some new stuff, i have lots of items that is going very reasonable and cheap, from picnic tables, dishes, appliances bread machine wall hanging, bathroom decor along with the shower curtain to match lots of children learning stuff, curio cabinet, mini foot pedal exercise machine that can be used while sitting and also can be used for your arms, have a cordless drill with bits use once and some...
A Redwood For Your Yard
By David Wall, Mt. Pleasant Master Gardener Several years ago, I wrote an article on the Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), a tree virtually unknown in our area. Howard Garrett, in his latest FB column, also recommended the tree, so let’s talk about it. No, it’s not the giant redwood or sequoia, but it is a beautiful, fast growing, majestic tree. In good soils, 2-3 feet a year is common, and under preferred conditions, a...
Nationwide Outage Impacts Texas Work Search Websites
TWC News Release — June 29, 2022 WorkInTexas.com, Related Sites Are Currently Down; TWC Establishes Page Highlighting Other Job Search Tools AUSTIN – Three work search websites in Texas are offline following a nationwide outage impacting many states’ job search websites. Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) contracts with Geographic Solutions, Inc (GSI) to host WorkInTexas.com and two related sites, MyTXCareer.com and...
Trading Post for June 29, 2022
To the lady that bought the Fisher Price Swing In May, I have the cord 903 885 7281. WHEEL CHAIR very light weight excellent condition. cost $500 new used approximately 3 months price $175.00 phone 903-243-1657 For Sale: a portable septic tank. 350 gallons. Asking $200.00 for it. Also, for sale, a metal posts. One is 12′, one is 10′, one is 8′, one is two and three fourths inches, and one is two and one fourths...
DPS Increases Enforcement to Keep Roads Safe on July 4
Texas Department of Public Safety image AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will be initiating two traffic safety campaigns during the holiday weekend looking for people violating traffic laws from Friday, July 1, through Monday, July 4. “Our nation’s freedom is something worth celebrating, and I encourage everyone to do it in a responsible way,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “This...
DASH Your Way to Healthier Blood Pressure
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] You might have heard about the DASH eating plan. It’s more that just a seasoning. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan is part of a healthy lifestyle that focuses on incorporating foods that help lower high blood pressure, as well as incorporating physical activity into your daily routine....
Chamber Connection – June 29: Get Ready For The 30th Annual Independence Day Concert
By Butch Burney, [email protected] Fireworks, music and a celebration of our country is on tap for Saturday, July 2, on the downtown square.The 30th anniversary of the local Independence Day Celebration, presented by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and featuring the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, will start at 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs! Stew Logo Contest It’s not too late to enter the logo contest for the 53rd Annual...
Cooper Lake State Park Offers 31 Educational And Recreational Programs In July 2022
Steve Killian By Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent, Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected] Cooper, Texas — Cooper Lake State Park is a “cool” place to visit in July! The sun, white sands, the water, educational programs and so much more await you at your Texas State Park. Speaking of sand, the park has again added white sand to both our swimming beaches (South Sulphur & Doctors Creek). This soft white sand will...
Strategies For Feed Supplementation Of Cattle
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County, [email protected] Recently, during a livestock show in Sulphur Springs, I visited with somebody in the audience related to the show. As I was trying to explain the process, he recognized the complexity of agriculture today. He later on commented how difficult is for somebody like him to understand agriculture sometimes. He...
Greenview Cemetery Association July 3, 2022
Greenview Cemetery Association will be hosting their annual Memorial Day, Sunday, July 3rd. A business meeting will start at 10:00 AM. At 11:00 Woody Garmon will lead congregational singing followed by a message by Pastor Larry Jordan. Immediately after, everyone is welcome to stay for dinner on the grounds. The cemetery will also be open on Saturday July 2nd for the Potts family reunion. There will a donation table set up 8:00 AM...
