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
Trading Post for November 21, 2023
Linseed oil for decks, $25 per gal. Liquid Drain cleaner, $5 per bottle. Coleman clean fuel, $20 per gallon. 21″ Pulsar push mower, new, $250. 21″ Troy Bilt Mower, new. $250. 903 335 8666 or at 107 Mark St. A Kolarik Digital steam press with stand asking $60 call or txt 903-440-5523 for any questions or for a pic 2 STROKE GAS POWERED WATER PUMP, NEW IN UNOPENED BOX $175. ANTIQUE TRUNK, GREAT SHAPE, USE AS IN OR A PERFECT...
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...
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...
Trading Post for November 17, 2023
A Kolarik Digital steam press with stand asking $60 call or txt 903-440-5523 for any questions or for a pic 2 STROKE GAS POWERED WATER PUMP, NEW IN UNOPENED BOX $175. ANTIQUE TRUNK, GREAT SHAPE, USE AS IN OR A PERFECT PROJECT PIECE. $125. TEXT 903-570-0407 for pictures. to see call 903-878-2466 Art Luxe pottery Wheel-This is for the love of crafting. This is a two speed motorized wheel. It has never been opened. It comes with the...
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...
Texas A&M Forest Service Annual Meeting Honors Personnel and Service
November 14, 2023 – SAN ANGELO, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service held the agency’s annual personnel meeting today in San Angelo, Texas. Agency employees gathered from across the state to recognize accomplishments of the past year and employee achievements. Texas A&M Forest Service Director Al Davis emphasized his pride in the agency’s work and the annual meeting being an opportunity to highlight the agency’s progress...
The Sulphur Springs FFA 2023 Stew and Auction will be Held Thursday, the 16th
November 14, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs FFA 2023 Annual Stew and Auction will take place Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria. Doors and Stew Lines open at 5:30pm. The Auction will be held following the Stew. Entry is free, but donations will be accepted. Sulphur Springs FFA 2023 Stew & Auction
The Texas Farm Bureau 90th Annual Meeting Will be Held December 1st Through 3rd
Farmers and ranchers from across the Lone Star State will meet in Frisco in December as part of the 90th annual meeting of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization. WHEN: Dec. 1-3, 2023 WHERE: Embassy Suites and Convention Center 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive Frisco, TX 75034
