Tip of the Week
Prepare soil for successful garden bed
      Whether your new garden is a success or not will depend on your soil preparation. This is one of the basics of gardening that you cannot skip whether planting transplants or sowing seed. First, take a soil test and send it to the laboratory to find what you will need to add for a healthy soil. If...
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LIVESTOCK AND FORAGE
Extension office hosts field day
      Make plans now to join the Smith County Extension Livestock and Forage Improvement Committee and the East Texas Farm and Ranch Club at a Spring Livestock and Forage Field Day being held April 26. The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the North Star Land & Cattle Company, a 2,200 acre ranch locat...
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DSP offers 'Funday'
      Join The Discovery Science Place as the University of Texas at Tyler Student Government Association proudly sponsors "Sunday Funday" on 29. The museum, located at 308 N. Broadway in Tyler, will be open free to the public from 1-5 p.m.
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MILITARY NEWS
      Air Force Airman Jason M. Anderson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received p...
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MEALS ON WHEELS
      Wednesday, April 18 Alfredo chicken spaghetti Green beans Tossed salad Bread Fruit cobbler Thursday, April 19 Barbecued Beef Potato salad Baked beans Bun Fresh fruit Friday, April 20 Turkey slice and dressing Sweet potatoes
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MILITARY NEWS
      Army Pvt. David L. Kitchens has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, he studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare ...
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