Pruning Pepper Plants From Master Gardener David Wall
August 25, 2024 – We’ve all heard about early and later season pruning of tomato plants, but pruning pepper plants? Actually, though, trimming can improve pollination, with the increased air, water and sunlight resulting in increased plant and fruit growth. Examine your pepper plants by bending over to look at the plants below canopy level. Can you easily see through the plants to those in the next row? Is the foliage so dense,...
Martha Luke
Martha Luke, age 70, of Como, Texas, passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital of Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Friday, August 23, 2024. Mrs. Luke was born to Robert S. Greene, Sr., and Arvilla (Rhodes) Greene on September 16, 1953, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She married Michael Luke on February 14, 1992, in Terrell, Texas. Martha worked as an associate at Walmart for over 10 years. Martha is survived by her husband,...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 25, 2024
Hey Friends!! I read a quote this morning that said “Through your greatest setback can come your greatest comeback!” And the Lord began speaking to my heart about this. He said “what feels like a setback I say is a SETUP! I can use all those things that feel like setbacks to SET YOU UP for the greatest COME BACK!” Isn’t that what His word says? That He will cause...
Paris District Road Report for Week of August 26, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 26, 2024. 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...
Cecilia Anderson
Funeral services for Cecilia Anderson of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00am with Pastor Mark Elliott officiating. Interment will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 3:00pm and visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Cecilia passed away at her residence in Sulphur Springs on...
Jackie Boles Sr
Funeral service for Jackie Boles, Sr., age 83, of Posey. Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Joe Knight and Bro. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Cooper, Texas with Randy Mobley, Jeff Irvin, Keith Boles, Scotty Moore, Steven Moore, Cameron Connot, and Scott Jordan serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will include David Phillips and...
Lake Highlands Baptist Church Revival
August 23, 2024 – The Lake Highlands Baptist Church will be hosting a revival starting Sunday September 8, 2024. Everyone is welcome to attend.
CBP officers seize $460,000 worth of Cocaine at Brownsville Port of Entry
08/23/2024 – BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine valued at approximately $460,379 hidden within a 2019 Dodge at the Veterans International Bridge. “Our CBP officers are relentless in their efforts to keep our borders secure, and their efforts have produced important...
Fraudster sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas paper vehicle tags
August 22, 2024 – A 35-year-old Dallas man who formerly resided in Houston has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiring to commit wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Daniel Rocky Christine-Tani pleaded guilty Nov. 29, 2023, to conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fraudulent Texas-issued temporary buyer tags for car sales when no cars were actually sold. Daniel Rocky...
State Representative Jill Dutton Helps Secure a $25MM Proposed Investment for Short Line Railroad in Texas
August 23, 2024 – Northeast Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and freight by rail will play an essential role to our economy, job growth, and transportation safety. The NETEX Rural Rail Transportation District is a multi-county District, enabled by the Texas Legislature, which includes Titus, Franklin, Hopkins, Delta, Hunt, and Collin counties. The NETEX rail currently carries 1,800 – 2,000 cars per...
