Meal A Day: Going Above and Beyond for this Community
May07

Meal A Day: Going Above and Beyond for this Community

Meal a Day workers have been reportedly helping out meal recipients and community members in need. One lady said the workers fixed her flowerbed on a rainy day. KSST sat down with Karon Weatherman to find out more about these community helpers. Weatherman explained that as the drivers go out on their daily routes they see the needs for the community members. “They wanted to help [this lady] because they love her.” Karen...

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Tradin’ Post for Monday, May 7th, 2018:
May07

Tradin’ Post for Monday, May 7th, 2018:

For Sale: (5 items) 1.) New 10 quart pressure cooker… 2.) new power XL air fryer in box…3.) Two black end tables/night stands…4.) A 32 inch Samsung smart TV…with wall mount…5.) A desk and roller chair… for more information about any of these items call (903)-885-4418

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Choral Society Hits Perfect Note in 20th Anniversary Concert
May06

Choral Society Hits Perfect Note in 20th Anniversary Concert

The Choral Society’s 20th Anniversary performance was a huge success. In honor of their 20th anniversary, they played a song from every year since they began.  Carol Ruth Allen was the conductor for this special performance. Crowd favorites included “Phantom of the Opera”, “I am a Man of Constant Sorrow”, “You Don’t Own Me”, “Georgia on my Mind”, and “Amazing...

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2018 Senior Graduation Celebration
May06

2018 Senior Graduation Celebration

On Saturday May 5th, Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church hosted the annual Senior Graduation Celebration which they have been hosting for over fifteen years. The Church fellowship hall was decorated in Wildcat Blue and gold. Pastor H.B. Nash supported the seniors by wearing a blue suit and a gold tie. Dinner was served to all in attendance. It included tacos, peach cobbler, and iced tea. Table centerpieces included pictures of...

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Aviation History: C-130A
May06

Aviation History: C-130A

The development of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules arose out of the need for a replacement for the Fairchild C-119/R4Q “Flying Boxcar” cargo/troop transport. The Boxcar was manufactured from 1948 to 1953 and had proved inadequate for the needs of the Far East Air Forces Combat Cargo Command during the Korean War. It was under-powered and little better than earlier C-82s, C-46s and C-47s. Early in 1951, the USAF Tactical Air...

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Meal A Day Menu: May 7th-11th
May06

Meal A Day Menu: May 7th-11th

Meal A Day Menu May 7th – May 11th   Monday Chicken Breast On a Bed of Rice Providence Vegetables Roll   Tuesday Cheese Burger Casserole Baked Beans Cole Slaw Wednesday Meatloaf Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Roll Thursday King Ranch Casserole Corn on the Cob Malibu Vegetables   Friday Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Stewed Squash...

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Cinco De Mayo Celebration 2018
May05

Cinco De Mayo Celebration 2018

The 2018 Cinco De Mayo celebration at Celebration Plaza was a huge success! There were thousands of people in attendance. The event was family friendly with bounce houses, games and toy booths, as well as 2 mechanical bull riding booths. Several bands played music ranging from Spanish favorites to Country and Western themes.  Many girls dressed in traditional dresses through out the crowd and some performed various dance routines on...

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Interested in Playing Duplicate or Party Bridge?
May05

Interested in Playing Duplicate or Party Bridge?

The 2 Bridge groups that meet at the Senior Citizens Center on 2nd Tuesday  12:30 1st Thursday  12:30 3rd Thursday 12:30 4th Tuesday   12:30 Need some more players.  They have had some ladies retire and one more will retire at the end of May.  They play Duplicate and Party Bridge. If you would like to play with them please call Irma Gonzalez at (903) 335-1931.

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2018 NETBIO Beef UP May 11, 2018 By Mario Villarino
May04

2018 NETBIO Beef UP May 11, 2018 By Mario Villarino

2018 NETBIO Beef UP May 11, 2018 Bull management can improve producers’ chances for reproductive success, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Proper bull management is necessary for successful breeding programs. Monitoring the health of bulls prior to and during breeding season can improve a producer’s chances of having a successful calf crop. Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Overton,...

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Are You at Nutrition Risk? By Johanna Hicks
May04

Are You at Nutrition Risk? By Johanna Hicks

Are You at Nutrition Risk?                I recently had the privilege of implementing a nutrition program targeted toward the 55+ crowd, and we had some very good discussions!  We started off by taking a quiz, followed by reviewing some nutrients that are often lacking in the diets of older adults.  Take the quiz below to see if you are at nutrition risk: 1)      Have you changed the kind or amount of food you eat because of a...

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