It’s a Red Oak, BUT!!! From Master Gardener David Wall
January 21, 2024 – You’ll recall (I hope!) that all oaks are either red oaks or white oaks. With only a very few exceptions, all red oaks have pointed lobed leaves, while white oaks have rounded lobes. With that introduction, the tree for discussion this week is one that few in our area are familiar, the shingle oak (Quercus imbriicaria). It’s a red oak, BUT it has no pointed lobes. Shingle oaks are no longer regarded as a tree...
Trading Post for January 17, 2024
I have a black pair of Harley Davidson motorcycle gloves size 3x in brand new condition . I bought them last year and only wore them a couple of times. $60.00 White 2 piece china cabinet with the farmhouse look with the chicken wire on the doors . The bottom has 3 doors that open and the cabinet has a light on the inside . I’m asking $300.00. Coffee table and end table set that has that farmhouse look . The set is dark brown and...
Plant Carrots Now! From Master Gardener David Wall
January 16, 2024 – OK, why grow carrots when they’re so easy to pick up at the grocery store already peeled, cut into bite sized morsels, cleaned and packaged? Well, I have to admit, these are pretty good reasons for using the grocery store. On the other hand, growing them for self and the needy provides a great service and satisfaction for the grower. Many of us had grandparents who gardened and tried to instill a...
Trading Post for January 16, 2024
Missing: a blue antique horse feeder. Billy M. of Tira, Texas, says his horses got out, and someone tried to put them back in. He says the blue antique horse feeder disappeared at that point. He is wanting the feeder to please be returned. For more details, or to return the feeder, please call 903-335-2266. Black & Decker 18V Cordless Drill With accessories. Brand New $35.00. (903) 438-9175 Call after 1:00 p.m. Dearborn propane...
Trading Post for January 11, 2024
I’m looking to buy Volkswagen vans from the 50’s and 60’s. In any condition, in a barn or out in the pasture, I don’t care! I will travel. I will pay a cash reward $500 for information that leads to a purchase. 620-910-7257 Thank you and God bless, Troy For Sale: a refrigerator and a stove. Asking $250.00 for both. Also, for sale, 110 lbs weights with bench for $165.00, a “Lenith” color TV for...
Trading Post for January 9, 2024
For Sale: a refrigerator and a stove. Asking $250.00 for both. Also, for sale, 110 lbs weights with bench for $165.00, a “Lenith” color TV for $125.00, and two drum sets, both for $350.00. If interested in these items, or for more details, please call 214-791-1847. For Sale: a Crosley refrigerator and a Crosley stove for $250.00, a full size bed for $75.00, two drum sets for $350.00, and other items. If interested, or for...
Sulphur Springs’ Pacific Park Structures Vandalized With Graffiti
January 8, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the person or persons responsible for vandalism resulting in the damage of several commercial buildings as well as buildings and structures in the newly rebuilt Pacific Park. The incident occurred late Friday night, January 6, 2024. Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Mark Estes is investigating the case and asks if anyone has any...
Trading Post for January 7, 2024
For Sale: a Crosley refrigerator and a Crosley stove for $250.00, a full size bed for $75.00, two drum sets for $350.00, and other items. If interested, or for more information, please call 214-791-1847. For sale Samsung 55 inch Smart TV, very good condition, works great on cable, satillite, Roku or any other streaming device… $100.00… call 214-789-6169, if no answer please leave message. I have a black stand up cabinet jewelry box...
Try a Mortgage Lifter Tomato in 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
January 7, 2024 – If you’re looking for a “different” large (as in huge!) tomato with great flavor, then perhaps the Mortgage Lifter is a plant you should consider. It’s an indeterminate, open-pollinated, heirloom tomato producing fruit weighing up to 2.5 pound that will produce until frost! The plant has a pinkish-red beefsteak-shaped fruit that has few seeds. Maturity occurs in 80-85 days. The plant can grow as large as...
Trading Post for January 4, 2024
For sale Samsung 55 inch Smart TV, very good condition, works great on cable, satillite, Roku or any other streaming device… $100.00… call 214-789-6169, if no answer please leave message. I have a black stand up cabinet jewelry box with drawers in the front and the sides open up and top opens up and has a mirror . It’s black in color and is in excellent condition . I’m asking $40.00 and it’s located in sulphur...
