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Wildcat Football Coordinators Talk Bearcats, Black Knights
Sep05

Wildcat Football Coordinators Talk Bearcats, Black Knights

Wildcats Offense For Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young, Friday’s 42-21 victory at Sherman was a great way to start the season. He said the team was successful, lots of players got touches and the offense put points on the board. Still Coach Young said the offense still had a lot of work to do. He said he was pleased with the way the running backs ran. Coach Young used Colton Allen, Cason Goodson, Lawrence Worth, Searn...

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Aviation History: VC-137C 62-6000
Sep03

Aviation History: VC-137C 62-6000

The following information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes.  Mr Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight) at the Greenville, Tx. plant, formerly known as TEMCO.  The Greenville plant started as Temco (Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Co.) then changed to Ling-Temco Electronics, Inc. in 1960, then...

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AgriLife: Local Beef and Hay Producer Recognized by Prestigious County Agent Association
Sep01

AgriLife: Local Beef and Hay Producer Recognized by Prestigious County Agent Association

The “Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture” Awards program has been proudly sponsored by the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association for the past fifty years. The members, directors, and officers of the TCAAA are privileged to bestow this award to eight individuals in recognition of their outstanding leadership in agriculture, agribusiness and their support of the educational program efforts of the County Extension Agents of...

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AgriLife: Prepare Now for Fall Festival Arts Contest
Sep01

AgriLife: Prepare Now for Fall Festival Arts Contest

by Johanna Hicks September Brings “Cooking Well” While autumn is rapidly approaching, I’m happy to announce the fall “Cooking Well with Diabetes” series!  If you or a loved one might have concerns about managing diabetes while still enjoying tasty, nutritious foods, this series is for you!  “Cooking Well” is a 4-lesson series that will provide information on the following topics: 1)      Carbohydrate Foods: This session will cover...

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Sherman Coach Expects Bearcats Improvement This Season; Wildcats vs. Sherman Friday 7 p.m.
Aug29

Sherman Coach Expects Bearcats Improvement This Season; Wildcats vs. Sherman Friday 7 p.m.

The head football coach of the Sherman Bearcats is J.D. Martinez. He’s in his second year at Sherman. Coach Martinez is a veteran coach. Sherman is his ninth coaching stop and he’s been in coaching 25 yards.The Wildcats face the Bearcats at Sherman Friday, 7 p.m. He expects his team to be better this year as his coaches have been on the job working with the players all this past year. Coach Martinez says his number one...

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Crape Myrtle Bark Scale By Mario Villarino
Aug25

Crape Myrtle Bark Scale By Mario Villarino

This week, several reports of crape myrtle bark scale has been reported by concerned citizens of our county. According to Dr. Mike Merchant, Crape myrtle  bark scale is a a relatively new insect pest is troubling crape myrtle in north Texas cities and backyards.  Although an official name has yet to be given, this insect is thought to be an exotic pest that has somehow found its way to north Texas. In the genus Eriococcus, the scale...

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Wildcat Football Defense Ready to Hit
Aug24

Wildcat Football Defense Ready to Hit

Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron says he’s ready for his defensive unit to bang heads with someone else. The Wildcats will have their first and only scrimmage this season Friday at 7 p.m. in Texarkana against Liberty-Eylau. JV and freshmen players will scrimmage at 5 p.m. Friday. Coach Abron says he wants to see where his defense is. He says L-E has speed and size and will test the Wildcats’ defense. Mount...

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5 Exotic Places to Eat If You’re Feeling Adventureous and Like to Travel
Aug22

5 Exotic Places to Eat If You’re Feeling Adventureous and Like to Travel

By Savannah Owens Whenever I travel the thing I look forward to the most is trying new cusine. My family recently traveled to Calgary Canada and needless to say there were some interesting places to eat! Warning! This article may make you hungry… Blink- A good name for an eye-doctor, but an odd name for an upscale restaurant. Despite any wariness about their quirky  name, this place delivers on their food. For starters they have...

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Following Review of the Video , Coach Calls It A Good Day
Aug21

Following Review of the Video , Coach Calls It A Good Day

Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens watched video of Friday’s first day in pads practice and then declared it a good day. The team’s top units went at each other in pads head to head. Coach Owens said the defense dominated on inside running plays by the offense. He said the offense also had a good day. Coach Owens said he believed they only had to punt once. Coach Owens said the offensive line lacked some proper techniques...

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Now Is The Time To Join 4-H
Aug18

Now Is The Time To Join 4-H

by Johanna Hicks Interested in Joining 4-H?  Now is the Time! 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States.  In Texas, more than 550,000 youth are involved in 4-H experiences each year and we are pleased to announce that enrollment for the 2017/2018 year is now open. 4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills them “learn by doing.”  It reaches people in their own...

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