Growing Vegetables In 5 Gallon Buckets From Master Gardener David Wall
April 3, 2024 – Whether lack of garden room, sick of a large garden, unable to bend over to pick fruit, or just want a few peppers, tomatoes or cucumbers, consider growing the plants in 5-gallon buckets. They’re low maintenance (easy watering and fertilizing), higher above ground, and virtually weed free. The depth and circumference can support the roots for any pepper plant. A stake, trellis or cage is still necessary, but you...
James Harris
Funeral service for James Alvin Harris, age 67 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00A.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at East Caney Baptist Church with Rev. LaVelle Hendricks officiating and Sister Cynthi Hollins providing music. Interment will follow at Easy Caney Cemetery with Yitro Israel, Adrian Harris, Johsua Harris, William Johnson, Matthew Harris, Brandon Harris and Caleb Harris serving as pallbearers. Visitation will...
Ronnie Kinworthy
Memorial Service for Ronald “Ronnie” Lynn Kinworthy age, 62 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Burns officiating. Ronnie passed away at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Ronnie was born on July 9, 1961, in Escondido, CA to Jackie and Mary Kinworthy. He married the love of his life, Karie, on May 30, 1981. Together, they built a life filled with...
Trash Collection Scheduled Early for Eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024
April 2, 2024 – City of Sulphur Springs staff urge those residents that are normally scheduled for trash collection on Mondays to have their trash to the curb by 5:00 am this coming Monday morning as trash crews will be running early that day in advance of the eclipse that afternoon. Other trash collection companies in the county may be running early as well to avoid getting tied up in any extra traffic that may be on the...
Cooper Lake State Park – April 2024 Events
April 2, 2024 – Cooper, Tx – The total eclipse is just over the horizon and will be here on April 8th . Cooper Lake State Park is completely sold out of day passes and campsites. If you can’t make it out to Cooper Lake State Park for the eclipse, don’t worry. There will be many more wonderful programs going on throughout the month of April. Our events this month are meant to celebrate the natural beauty and wonder found at...
Kay Bomar
Funeral service for Kay Bomar, age 86 of Dike, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at League St. Church of Christ with Jerry Savage officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. The interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Robert Lee Cemetery in Robert Lee, TX. Mrs. Bomar passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Kay Bomar was born in Marfa, TX on June 7,...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 3-25-2024 – 3-31-2024
Arrests: CLARK,TRAVIS, 18 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 3-31-2024 for DWI JOHNSON,JAMES, 32 years of age, of SEAGOVILLE, TX, was arrested on 3-25-2024 for THEFT OF PROPERTY, ASSAULT OF PUBLIC SERVANT Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 159 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 53 citations and 67 warnings during this...
Fannie Stretcher
Mrs. Fannie Dyer Stretcher, 93, of Mount Vernon passed away in Beaumont, Texas on March 28, 2024, following a brief illness. Mrs. Stretcher was born on March 6, 1931, in Franklin County to King David and Zettie Elliott Dyer. She was a descendant of the Keith family that helped settle the region during the time of the Republic of Texas and for whom Franklin County’s first community and post office were named. Mrs. Stretcher resided in...
Allen Martin
A memorial service for Allen Martin, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at a later date. Allen passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home. Allen Martin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Sulphur Springs, TX. He was born in Salem, OH to his loving parents James and Marjorie Martin. Allen led a remarkable life as an accomplished masonry worker and proudly served in the...
Marigolds and Tomato Plants Together From Master Gardener David Wall
March 31, 2024 – Growing marigolds with your tomato plants is one of the best ways to keep tomatoes happy, healthy, and productive. Marigolds are considered to be one of the best companion plants for many vegetables, but especially for tomato plants. Unlike other annuals, marigolds stay with you under the lousiest of conditions, including drought, bright sunlight, and strong winds without damage while they deter many of tomato...
