This and That for July 2023
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Pepper production should be coming into full production now. How about your hot peppers? Are they not as hot as they should be, or are they much hotter than usual. It’s really a simple matter to adjust the heat level. If hot peppers are too hot for your taste, simply increase the amount of water they’re receiving and fertilize. Are the not hot enough? ...
Genealogy Lock-In
Hopkins County Genealogical Society will be hosting a lock-in Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 12-8pm located at the Sulphur Springs Library on 611 N Davis St. You can register by mail or call (903)885-8523, HGCS, 611 N. Davis St., P.O. BOX 624, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483. Donations are $15 per person, Copies are $0.10 the day of the lock-in. Complimentary light supper will be served between 5-6 PM. Door prizes will be available to...
Atmos Energy: Beware Of Utility Scams
Atmos Energy wants you to be prepared and to help you spot potential scams such as these: Online search engine results that place a fake Atmos Energy website in a browser’s top search results and Phone calls that offer a discount for immediate payment of an Atmos Energy bill. The fake Atmos Energy website may feature a phony customer service number and other false information. Do not be tricked into providing login credentials...
Friday From The Chamber June 30th, 2023
Exciting Stew Announcement! The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, has been able to keep its costs down because of our generous businesses in the community, and the cost just got even cheaper for some families. Signature Solar and the Chamber announced last week that children 12 and under will eat free at the festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, due to Signature Solar’s generous sponsorship. Children will...
Firework Safety Tips For Fourth Of July
Every year thousands of people are hospitalized due to firework related accidents, many of these incidents involving children and young adults. A majority of these incidents are due to professional, homemade or illegal fireworks or explosives. These Tips are as follows: Never allow young children to handle fireworks Older children should use them only under close adult supervision Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol...
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Struck Down By Supreme Court
June 30, 2023- The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness plan, denying tens of millions of Americans the chance to get up to $20,000 of their debt erased. The ruling, is a massive blow to those who have received loans after being promised loan forgiveness by the Biden administration last summer. The 6-3 majority ruled that at least one of the six states that challenged the...
Texas Game Wardens Urge Water, Boating Safety During July 4 Holiday Weekend
Texas Game Wardens Urge Water, Boating Safety During July 4 Holiday Weekend AUSTIN—Across the state, folks are making plans for barbeques and relaxing days on lakes, rivers and the Texas coast to celebrate the Fourth of July. Before taking a dip, Texas Game Wardens urge everyone spending time in the water to remember to follow basic safety precautions while on the water. Simple steps to take before heading out on the water include...
Boaters Urged To ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ To Stop Aquatic Invasive Species
Every year, Texans enjoy the Fourth of July by soaking in the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. “While we want everyone to have a great time, we also want them to avoid giving invasive species free rides to new lakes,” said Brian Van Zee, TPWD Inland...
Overly Rich Soil
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener 10+ years ago, I wrote articles on gardens’ ideal soil organic percentages being 5%. An interesting aspect is an awful lot of organic material doesn’t raise the overall percentage very much. Getting up to 5% can take several years. Finally, anything over 5% is a wasted effort. There was also an article that too much fertilizer could result in excess vegetable plant growth at the expense of...
Center For Women Entrepreneurs Announces Texas Rural Woman Grant Awardees
The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman’s University has selected 35 woman-owned businesses to receive $10,000 awards through its Texas Rural Woman Grant program. The program supports economic development activity in rural Texas by enabling rural, woman-owned small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. The awardees include: Mette Hansen, The Flower Pot,...
