Effective weed Management Involves the use of both Preemergence and Postemergence Herbicides by Mario Villarino
October 15, 2024 – In Texas agriculture, effective weed management often involves the use of both preemergence and postemergence herbicides, each playing a critical role at different stages of weed development. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers valuable insights on how and when to apply these herbicides to maximize control and minimize crop competition. Preemergence Herbicides: Preemergence...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 14, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 14, 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...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 7, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 7, 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 as...
Paris District Road Report for Week of September 30, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 30, 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...
Dinner Bell Returns to Onsite Serving and Eating October 2, 2024
Christus Health was founded on January 28, 1999, with the merger of Houston’s Sisters of Charity Health Care System and San Antonio’s Incarnate Word Health System; however, its story extends back to 1866, with the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas by the Sisters of Charity. In 2016 Christus merged with Trinity Mother Frances Hospital and Clinics (itself a product of a merger of two Catholic...
Native Grasslands by Mario Villarino
September 23, 2024 – Native pastures are vital ecosystems for livestock, wildlife, and land conservation, and the **Texas A&M AgriLife Extension** provides extensive resources for their effective management. Native pastures consist of indigenous grasses, forbs, and shrubs that naturally thrive in local climates and soils, without the need for human intervention. These lands are key to sustaining livestock, promoting...
Paris District Road Report for Week of September 23, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 23, 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...
Paris District Road Report for Week of September 9, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 9, 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...
CHRISTUS Health Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Sulphur Springs Hospital, Announces Expansion
September 5, 2024 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health celebrated the 75th anniversary of Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs on Thursday with a ceremony and announcement of a $25 million hospital expansion. The hospital, in partnership with the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation and community partners, is investing in a two-phase hospital expansion, which includes adding nearly 8,000 square feet to the surgical...
“Trich” is a Significant Reproductive Disease in Cattle by Mario Villarino
September 3, 2024 – Bovine trichomoniasis, often shortened to “trich,” is a significant reproductive disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus. This disease primarily affects the reproductive systems of cattle, leading to substantial economic losses, particularly in beef herds. The parasite is transmitted during natural breeding when an infected bull passes the organism to cows during...
