What To Do About Walnut Caterpillar Infestations On Pecan Trees
By Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension instar larvae (Photo: Texas AgriLife Extension) Recently, many pecan trees have shown infestations of fuzzy caterpillars. These caterpillars are growing in hundreds and are easy to find. Basically if your trees are having an infestation now you will notice. Unlike early season caterpillars that feed on new growth, walnut caterpillar larvae prefer mature foliage. Consequently,...
Travel Tuesday: Panama Canal Cruise, Special Pricing on Balcony Cabins
A trip from the west coast to the east coast of the United States got a lot shorter a little over 100 years ago, thanks to the construction of the Panama Canal. For those who enjoy cruising, this is a bucket-list worthy journey to sail from one coast to another transiting through this engineering marvel. Through special arrangement with Princess Cruises, you can spend 15 days aboard Island Princess from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale...
Trading Post for August 30, 2021
For Sale: Boys 20″ bicycle. 903 330 4068 i have cleaned out my closet and i have clothes galore for sale some still have price tags on them some barely worn once or twice, some name brand there is dress, tops, pants and outfits will sale items as individual or you can fill up a grocery bags for $8 or a large for $12. call or text 903.440.5523 for more details sizes range for medium up to 3x, everything is excellent condition...
Winnsboro Police Media Report, Aug. 23-29, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Aug. 23-29, 2021, included the following: James Kidd (Wood County jail photo) Arrest James Kidd, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Aug. 23, for public intoxication and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Calls For Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 161 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations The...
H C Genealogical Library Closed Temporarily Starting Monday August 30,2021
The HCGS library will be temporarily closed effective immediately. This precautionary measure is being taken due to the sudden increase of Covid cases within our community. We will notify you as soon as we know when we plan to resume normal operations. If you wish to purchase books during this time, call (903)885-8523 to leave a message or email us at [email protected]. Also, while shut down, we can answer...
Meal A Day Menu For Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2021
Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Aug. 30 – Sep. 3, 2021, includes: Monday –Smothered Beef Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken,Rice, Oriental Vegetables and Egg RollWednesday –Scalloped Potatoes and...
H C Community Chest Resumes Food Distribution Normal Schedule August 31
According to the Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest, the temporary closure through part of August 2021 due to staffing has ended, and starting Tuesday August 31, normal weekly food distributions will resume. Heather White became the local Community Chest Director in April 2021, and her job has continued an important local role filled previously by Judy Moore. In an e-mail to KSST, White stated that the 217 Linda Drive...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 30, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 30, 2021. 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 as...
Memorial to the Fallen in Afghanistan
Tom Bloomer assembled a makeshift memorial to his fellow marines Thursday afternoon. It stands outside his own Tun Tavern here in Sulphur Springs. The original Tun Tavern was the birthplace of the United States Marine Corp. He hopes his gesture honors the 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing and firefight in Afghanistan. The surge in conflicts at what appears to be the end of the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan has hit...
Hopkins County Records – Aug. 27, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Kelli Leigh Geraci and Troy Geraci to Anastasia Perry and Matthew Perry; tract in the John Polk surveyRicky Dale Stephens and Ann-Marie Treser-Stephens to Jeffery Sandlin; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyRobert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge, to Kimberly G. Ferrell; tract in the U. Aiguier survey1215 Holdings LLC to Timote Espinoza Santander; tract in the MA Bowlin...
