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The Finke Finance Labs at TAMUC Invest in Student Success
Sep23

The Finke Finance Labs at TAMUC Invest in Student Success

The Finkes’ $1 million endowment provides invaluable resources for business students. COMMERCE, TX, Sept. 23, 2024—Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a special dedication ceremony on Thursday, September 12, to celebrate the renaming of two finance labs in the College of Business. The Nathan and June Finke Finance Labs are located on the university’s main campus and at A&M-Commerce at Dallas. In 2023,...

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Rick Johnson
Sep23

Rick Johnson

Graveside service for Rick Johnson, age 62, of Cypress, Texas will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Salem Cemetery in Alba, Texas with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Johnson passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online...

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Native Grasslands by Mario Villarino
Sep23

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...

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Sandra Hershey Bernight
Sep23

Sandra Hershey Bernight

Funeral service for Sandra Hershey Bernight, age 64, of Brashear, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Amanda Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Bernight passed away at Carriage House Manor on Sunday,...

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Johnny McAfee
Sep23

Johnny McAfee

Funeral service for Johnny McAfee, age 82, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Jeff Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Old Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. McAfee passed away at Carriage House Manor on...

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Dinner Bell for September 25, 2024
Sep23

Dinner Bell for September 25, 2024

i Focus Vision celebrated its fourth birthday in business on September 1 under the helm of two qualified and  personable optometrists: Dr. Andrew Yoder and Dr. Daniel Ewing. Their services include bifocals, cataract  care, contact lenses, diabetic eye services, emergency ophthalmology care, eye exams, eyeglasses and much  more. Plus, they have an eye glass store. In the month of September, their large inventory of eye...

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Trading Post for September 13, 2024
Sep23

Trading Post for September 13, 2024

K-Bar small pocket knife, 2 blades, bone handle, 60s Vintage $8.00; Schrade Old Timer Stockman pen knife, 2 inches. three blades, bone handle #340T $12.00. Sold together $20.00. (903) 438-9175- For Sale: a brown plush sofa. It has a roll away bed in it. It is a “nice” sofa. “Gently used and in good condition.” If interested, or for more details, please call 903-885-2735. BeachBody Step–Workout anytime,...

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The SSHS Wildcats took on the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action on September 20th at Mt. Pleasant
Sep23

The SSHS Wildcats took on the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action on September 20th at Mt. Pleasant

Below is KSST/Channel 18’s video of the SSHS Wildcats Football game against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers. The game was played in Mt. Pleasant on September 20th. Check out the exciting game below. Game action is called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony...

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Protect Your Tomato Plants from Nematodes From Master Gardener David Wall
Sep22

Protect Your Tomato Plants from Nematodes From Master Gardener David Wall

September 22, 2024 – As we move into this year’s fall season, it’s time to consider root knot nematode (RKN) protection for next year.  RKNs are tiny roundworms living in the soil and common in your area.  They penetrate tomato plant roots and feed on the nutrients.  The results are knots ranging from tiny up to one-inch-thick, all of which interfere with nutrient transfers.  RKNs can only travel about one meter a year, so they...

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A&M-Commerce Unveils Student Services Building and Welcome Center: The New Front Door to Campus
Sep22

A&M-Commerce Unveils Student Services Building and Welcome Center: The New Front Door to Campus

The 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students and their families to A&M-Commerce. COMMERCE, TX, Sept. 19, 2024—Texas A&M University-Commerce celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday, September 18, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Student Services Building and Welcome Center. Dubbed the university’s “front door,” the 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students...

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