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Tip of the Week Solve those groundcover issues Much of East Texas has wonderful moist bottomland forests with tall sweetgums, red maples, and river birches providing dense shade. However, such a situation can create problems if the soil has areas of clay with poor drainage. Most groundcovers, even ferns, do not thrive in such areas, and most o... More ... Holiday activities continue in area Christmas Activities JACKSONVILLE -- The Old Fashioned Christmas Activities in Jacksonville begins on Thursday, Dec. 7 with the Jaycees Christmas Parade. At 6:30 that evening, beautifully decorated floats will line Commerce St., greeting the holiday season. On that same evening, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. More ... Gardening Remember our fair feathered friends in winter Keith Hansen I like this time of year. After a long, hot summer, the arrival of autumn is so welcome. I particularly enjoy being outdoors, where you are more in tune with the natural rhythms of the world in which we live. More ... Tax Tips IRS sees casualty losses in strict sense Gina L. Gwozdz The IRS defines a casualty loss as the damage, destruction or loss of property resulting from an identifiable event that is sudden, unexpected or unusual. In general, a sudden event is an event that happens instantly. More ... Meals on Wheels Wednesday, Dec. 6 Meatloaf Black-eyed Peas Stewed Tomatoes Okra Cornbread Peaches Thursday, Dec. 7 Turkey Vegetable Casserole Seasoned Hominy Carrot Salad Roll Fruit Cobbler Friday, Dec. More ...
By Carolyn McCall On Nov. 18, the Tyler Colony of Mayflower Descendants celebrated its first Compact Day Luncheon. The covered dish luncheon was held at the Hamilton West Condominium Activities Center, 1521 Rice Road, Tyler. The Colony was chartered last April 1, 2006 at the state conference held in Amarillo. More ... Discovery Science Place plays host to holiday camps Let them experience the fun of Holiday Camp Discovery. Due to increased demand, Camp Discovery 2006 offers an extended schedule during the winter break. Kids can experience courses like, "Chocolate Touch," "Peek at a Pond," "Techno Hide and Seek," and many more. More ...
The Texas State Railroad is steaming through the end of December making a ride on the "Official Railroad of Texas" a great Christmas gift or wonderful occasion to spend time with family and friends. More ... TMF teams with Salvation Army Trinity Mother Frances SportsCARE and The Salvation Army will sponsor "Have a Ball for the Holidays," a donation drive to provide new or used sports balls for needy children, from nw through Dec. 1. Donations will be accepted at Trinity Clinic Jacksonville, 2026 S. Jackson, Monday through Friday 8... More ... Time to join the Smith County Master Gardeners It's that time of year again when the Smith County Master Gardener program is seeking applicants to become part of a highly trained core of volunteers to assist Texas Cooperative Extension in conducting educational programs and projects in Smith County. More ... |
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