Tips To Help Weather Texas’ Extreme Summer Heat And Humidity
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Earlier in the week, I had the chance to visit a beef rancher early in the morning. Before the visit a request to get together early took me a bit as a surprise, but after few minutes I agreed with him because it is “getting really hot outside.” Knowing each other for several years now, I was glad to...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – June 13-19, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of June 13-19, 2022 included: Arrests Jesse Weems, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on June 13, 2022 for Burglary and Criminal Mischief.Raymond Murphy, 58 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on June 15, 2022 for Public Intoxication.Michael Pucciarello, 61 years of age, of Hattiesburg, MS,...
Construction On Bill Bradford Road Overpass Slow Going Due To Road Construction
It’s definitely summer in Texas. Not only is air acrid and humidity so thick you almost swim in it, but road construction abounds. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a Texas community without some type of road construction — whether on state highways or farm-to-market roads, city streets or county roads —within a stones throw. Construction businesses take advantage of those hot summer months to get as much work done as...
10 Fruits For Health
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] With summer upon us, many individuals turn to cool, refreshing fruits to satisfy taste buds. Those with diabetes can benefit from the vitamins and minerals provided by fruits but must be mindful of the carbohydrate counts. Fruits have several health benefits, including reducing the risk of obesity, heart attack,...
Possible Causes For Twisted, Curled Vegetable Leaves
Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County Agent, [email protected]. If the leaves on your vegetable plants are twisted or curled, the problem could be environmental, chemical, or biological. Photo: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Sometimes, all the leaves on a plant are twisted or curled; sometimes only new growth has symptoms while older leaves are normal. Damage may...
Digital License Plates Are Now Available For Commercial Fleets in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – Everything is going digital these days – even license plates! Eligible commercial fleet owners now have the option to put a high-tech tool on the back of their vehicles. Digital license plates can add a new level of convenience, safety, and security to fleet management. NEWS RELEASE – Tuesday, June 14, 2022 State law authorizes the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) to offer digital license plates to government...
Marine Corps League Observes Flag Day
A small gathering of elected officials and community members joined Hopkins County Marine Corps League Tuesday morning for a Flag Day observance on Celebration Plaza. The service began with the Marine Corps League removing head cover as a prayer was offered to start the ceremony. A prayer of thanks was given for for the men and women of the original 13 colonies who “put together the formation of this great nation and for those...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — June 6-12, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of June 6-12, 2022 included: Arrests William Jesters, 30 years of age, of Quitman was arrested on June 6, 2022, for possession of drug paraphernalia.Shaunin Maynard, 40 years of age, of Mount Vernon was arrested on June 8, 2022, for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group...
What To Do About Filamentous Algae In Ponds
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected]. As the hot days of summer reach Hopkins County, it is just gratifying to spend more time outdoors and is common to conduct recreational activities around ponds and lakes. It is common then to notice plant and algae growing in them. Filamentous algae starts growing along the bottom in shallow water or...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report –May 30-June 5, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of May 30-June 5, 2022 included: Arrests Winnsboro Police Department Thomas Fitzgerald, 55 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 31, 2022, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions.Jessie DeLa Cruz, 43 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 2, 2022, on...
