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Tip of the Week Freeze protection for container plants The containers and roots of container plants can receive freeze damage as well as the top growth. For a small container grown plant, wrap the container in bubble wrap, old carpet or cardboard. Tie the material securely. Place straw or crumpled newspaper between the plant branches. More ... Gardening Protect trees, gardens from mice Lee Reich It’s the cold season, and mice have been seeking bed and board, which is not good for our plants. You may already have seen evidence of their gnawing at the base of some small tree. Mostly, it is meadow mice - - also known as meadow voles or field mice -- that do damage. More ... Strayhorn: Growth slows, still healthy Comptroller Strayhorn Forecasts Slower, But Healthy, Growth in Texas Economy, Mirroring National Trend Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn recently said the state’s economy will continue tracking the U.S. economy and will moderate over the next three years, growing at a somewhat slower pace ... More ... Smith County still offers flu vaccine SMITH COUNTYHEALTH DISTRICT The Center for Disease Controls advises people in the high-risk populations to receive the influenza vaccination. High risk is defined as age 65 or older, someone that has a chronic disease condition, or someone who provides health care for a child or an adult 65 years of age or older. More ... MEALS ON WHEELS Wednesday, Dec. 27 Chicken Tenders with Gravy Mashed Potatoes English Peas Bread Jell-O Thursday, Dec. 28 Smoked Sausage Great Northern Beans Turnip Greens Cornbread Cookies Friday, Dec. More ...
Heritage Land Bank Stockholder Participates in Farm Credit Young Leaders Program. Greg Horn of Fairlie recently traveled to Washington, D.C., and New York City as part of the Farm Credit Young Leaders Program, a week-long event sponsored by the Tenth District Farm Credit Council. More ...
The Texas State Railroad is steaming to the end of 2006 with its last runs on Dec. 31. In January-February 2007, the railroad will be running Saturdays (only), from Rusk (only). More ... Evangelism Renowned Southern Baptist speaker comes to East Texas Renowned pastor Bailey Smith will preach at the Cherokee Evangelism Conference Jan 14-17. The conference will be hosted by FBC Rusk in it new facilities at 372 E. 4th (Loop 62). Sunday, Jan. 14 services will be at 11a.m. and 6:30p.m. Monday – Wednesday services will be at noon lunch and 7 p.m. More ... |
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