Dove Hunters Warned About Wildfires
August 30, 2023 – During the upcoming dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect the lands and natural resources that we all love by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire. Persistent triple-digit temperatures and minimal rainfall over the past two months have resulted in extremely dry vegetation across the state, which increases the likelihood of dangerous wildfires. Any outdoor activities that create...
Temporary Fossil Park in Ladonia
August 30, 2023 – Along the banks of the North Sulphur River, construction is underway on Lake Ralph Hall which will evenutally cover 12 square miles. The Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is in charge of the project. Construction of the new lake has displaced a fossil park along the shores under a the State Highway 34 bridge, but fossil hunters are still in luck as a temporary park has opened while construction of...
Expert Hands on Training is One of the Many Advantages to Getting an Education From Paris Junior College
WELDING PROJECT Structural welding student Lane McGraw of Cumby, left, and pipe welding student Harlie Harred of Birthright, center, listen as PJC-Sulphur Springs welding instructor John Plemons shows them the correct weld bead placement on their project. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld McGraw
West Texas A&M Will No Longer Require Students To Pay For Textbooks
August 29, 2023 – The president of the Canyon, TX campus announced by letter to students, faculty and staff that the university will be moving to eliminate the need for students to pay for textbooks by the Fall semester starting in 2024. The university is also encouraging faculty to explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a teaching aid. The purchase of reference books and digital materials like style guides may still...
Official Rules for the Ribeye Roundup 2023
The 2023 Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup will once again serve up steaks on Celebration Plaza this October 7th. The official rules for the cooking teams has been published. Ticket are on sale now, click here for more details. Here are some of the rules. You can find the complete list by clicking here. Remember, this is a public event and good sportsmanship is appreciated. Visit with other cooks, make new friends, promote beef,...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 08-21-2023 – 08-27-2023
Arrests: Brassfield, Jerri, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 8-20-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G and unlawful carrying weapon. Harless, Johnny, 58 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 8-21-2023 on a Texas Parole Violation Warrant. Hooten, Cody, 20 years of age, of Mineola, was arrested on 8-27-2023 on 3 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police...
Burn Ban In Effect for Hopkins County
August 28, 2023 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court voted to enact a burn ban for Hopkins County effective immediately. No outdoor burning of any kind will be allowed during the ban. The dry conditions and lack of rain have elevated drought conditions across the State of Texas and few counties are left without burn bans. Hopkins County recently entered the “Abnormally Dry” level on the Texas Drought...
Eggshells and Banana Peels for your Tomato Plants From Master Gardener David Wall
There’s a lot of confusion lately about what egg shells can do for your tomatoes. Literature, in the past, recommended putting egg shells in the planting hole before you transplant. It’s also recommended you crack an egg and drop the whole thing in the hole. This will help your tomato plant perhaps late in the season or, better yet, if you plant a tomato in the same spot next year! The calcium in egg shells is highly desired by tomato...
State Fair Announces Food Winners
August 28, 2023 – Do you say “Corn Dog” or “Corny Dog”? Order it either way at this year’s State Fair of Texas and you won’t be turned away from the Fletcher’s concession stand. The correct term although for the State Fair mainstay is actually “Corny Dog”. An annual must-have since 1942 for lots of fairgoers, although there are plenty of other options around the State Fair...
Please Be Seated Program Continues in Northeast Texas to Help Children Travel Safely in Approved Safety Seats
August 27, 2023 – PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation safety officials in Northeast Texas today reminded the public about a program to help parents ensure their children remain safe when traveling in a vehicle. “If you see an unrestrained child traveling in a vehicle with Texas license plates, call the hotline and tell us the date, location and license number,” said Monica Yates, TxDOT transport funding specialist based...
