Agent offers fall gardening rules
By Keith Hansen Smith County Horticulturist
      Summer dry spells and pests can take a toll on our yards. By taking care of the lawn at this time of year, we can help it recover from summer stress, prepare it for winter and be stronger next spring. Watering: Even when it begins to cool off, the lawn will still need watering, just not as ofte...
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Warming affects hardiness zones
      The USDA has for the last several decades established cold hardiness zones for our plants. These zones are our guidelines to what plants will do well in our area. The Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the United States and Canada into 11 areas based on a 10 degree Fahrenheit difference in the aver...
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Eagle Scout earns recognition
      Recently, Stephen Head was honored for obtain the Rank of Eagle Scout. Stephen was also presented with his Bronze and Gold Palm. In less than two weeks, he will have fulfilled all of the requirements for his Silver Palm; scoutings highest honor and will be the first Eagle Scout in Bullard in more...
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Business News
      Texas National Bank recently opened its doors to welcome new Branch President Steve Langford. Langford has 24 years of banking experience, 17 of which were gained at a similar position in Gresham.
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Cherokee County Dems hold annual fall banquet
      The Cherokee County Democratic Club held its Fall Banquet and Silent Auction, Saturday, Sept. 8 on the campus of Lon Morris College, in the Community Room of the Wilson Administration Building in Jacksonville. "Texas Democrats are more energized than ever, and like most Americans, are ready for c...
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Friendly Visit
      "Millie" is an 8-month-old black lab. She was born in Abilene and moved to Tyler when she was nine weeks old. She enjoys swimming, playing fetching, being read to and spending time with her family.
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Harvest Fest Set
      The Jacksonville Tomato Bowl will rock with music, praise and worship as the 5th annual Harvest Fest rolls in to town on Saturday, Sept. 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Mud Creek Revival and Considered Rubbish will open for national recording artist Krystal Myers.
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