Keeping Ants Off Your Vegetable Plants
By: David Wall Sometimes it seems like gardens were invented just to give ants a homebase! Ants in large numbers can eat vegetable limbs, leaves, flowers andfruit. Further, they can play havoc on newly transplanted seedlings aswell as feeding on your vegetable plant roots. On top of this, large antcolonies can drain all of the underground moisture as well. Yes, insecticides are available, but they can make matters worse bykilling...
Paris District Road Report for week of August 21, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 21, 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...
It’s Now Time to Register for Fall Classes at Paris Junior College
GETTING STARTED LaDaria Hill of Sulphur Springs is getting started at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center with the help of Paris Junior College EOC Coordinator Courtney Boehlar, standing. Enrollment for the fall semester is underway at the campus. Call 903-885-1232 for information. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Courtney advising
Trading Post for August 18, 2023
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Governor Abbott, TXDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment
Aug. 18, 2023 AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for transportation projects to enhance safety, improve congestion and connectivity, and preserve Texas roadways. This...
Learn More About Doing Genealogical Research at the Lunch and Learn Event August 23rd
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites everyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join them Wednesday, August 23rd. Bring a sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal and meet with the Genealogical Society from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This month during “Lunch &...
Trading Post for August 16, 2023
Electric lift chair with remote in good condition. 903 243 4126. A new pair of TOMMY HILFIGER Logo Crisscross Sandal blue and white size 9, asking $25, also a new still in package 3-D Rubiks Revolution cube with 6 electronic games asking $13 and Black Original AB A Bellucci purse Superb handbag by A. Bellucci, made in Italy, with a clean and striking striped look alternating black leather and black calf hair. Monochrome black leather...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society and Hopkins County Historical Society Annual Joint Meeting to be held August 24, 2023
It is time again for the Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s annual joint meeting with the Hopkins County Historical Society. This year it will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Winifred Building at Heritage Park, 416 Jackson Street North, Sulphur Springs, Texas. (This event replaces our regular third Thursday meeting held at the library)!Once again Paula Altenbaumer will be portraying...
The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum has a new Interactive Sports Wall for the Kids to Check Out
(August 15 Commerce, Texas) Bringing a new dimension to the exhibits at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is MultiBall, an interactive sports wall. This gaming platform makes sports more attractive for all ages. With precision sensors and motion tracking, MultiBall provides a variety of fun games for all ages. This exhibit will be officially opened on Wednesday, August 23 at 10:30 AM. ...
TXDOT, Law Enforcement Step up Effort to Curb Drunk Driving
New law also takes effect Sept. 1 targeting drunk drivers who kill parents of young children Aug. 15, 2023 AUSTIN — As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists...
