Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 11-20-2023 – 11-26-2023
Arrests: Anderson, Paul, 42 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 11-24-2023 for possession of a CS, PG1/1-B>=4G<200G and Tamper fabricate physical evidence w/intent to impair. Shaw, Reginald, 32 years of age, of Quitman, TX,, was arrested on 11-26-2023 for DWI. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 94 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police...
After a Hot Summer the Entire Cow-calf Herd May be Stressed by Mario Villarino
November 27, 2023 – As a cow-calf herd goes into the fall season after a hot, dry summer, the entire herd may be stressed. Excessive heat, short grass and low water tanks stress cattle and make them more susceptible to diseases. Unsanitary conditions and abrupt diet changes also can lead to illness, as can other circumstances of stress. At the end of the summer, the cows are likely pulled down to a thin body condition from...
Another Good Shade Tree for 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
There are many great deciduous shade trees for yards. Both red and white oaks, for example, will grow straight and true. Red oaks tend to grow faster. There are several other nice shade trees, but one forwhich you’ve hear very little is the Tulip Tree. The Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is native to eastern North America and gets its common name for its tulip-like flowers. It’s also called canoe...
This and That for November 2023 From Master Gardener David Wall
Please consider buying your honey from locally-based bee keepers. Why? Because a lot of the honey in grocery store may not be real. In some cases, jars contain little or no real honey. In fact, honey is one ofthe most falsified foods available. Even though the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a honey grading system so you can know honey quality, there’s no enforcement system, so producers can put whatever they...
Students at Paris Junior College get the Attention they Need to Succeed
MATH CLASS Mathematics Instructor Caleb Talley answers questions for some of the students during a recent class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs – Caleb Talley
Injuries to Trees May Allow Insects to Enter the Tree by Mario Villarino
November 20, 2023 – Injuries to trees that expose the wood or kill the bark may allow insects or disease organisms to enter the tree. Proper treatment protects the tree and promotes faster healing. Few trees reach maturity without receiving one or more wounds from a variety of sources. Yet trees have survived for centuries to become the oldest living creatures on earth despite wounding. Some recent work has involved dissecting...
Chamber Connection for November 21
Chamber Connection – Nov. 21By Butch Burney Find out what the economic forecast is for Hopkins County at the Economic Outlook Conference, with Dr. Ray Perryman as the guest speaker. Dr. Perryman is coming back after about a five-year absence, and if you’re a business professional, you won’t want to miss what he has to say about the local economic outlook. The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County...
Paris District Road Report for week of November 20, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 20, 2023. 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...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 11-13-2023 – 11-19-2023
Arrests: McCormick, Michael 23 years of age, of Quitman, TX, was arrested 11-15-2023 for 1 Warrant out of Wood County.Cabral Ortiz, Joel de Jesus 27 years of age, of Haltom City, TX, was arrested on 11-19-2023 for 1 Warrant out of Hopkins County Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 111 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 47...
Algae Overgrowth a Common Issue Plaguing Pond Owners by Mario Villarino
November 16, 2023 – When looking at the old fishing hole or stock tank, if there’s a thick mat of bubbly yellow-green substance floating on the surface of the pond, or the pond appears to be colored bright green, blue-green, or sometimes even red, then there may be an algae problem. Algae overgrowth is one of the most common issues plaguing pond owners. The first step to effective algae management is to understand what type of...
