David Wall/Contributing Writer Sometimes it seems like gardens were invented just to give ants a home base! Ants in large numbers can eat vegetable limbs, leaves, flowers and fruit. Further, they can play havoc on newly transplanted seedlings as well as feeding on your vegetable plant roots. On top ofContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date School Zones School Zone traffic lights are back up and running US59 as schools prepare to resume on Aug.14. Traffic tickets can still be written so be careful! Smart Driving A Smart Driver’s Course will be held at Kellyville Community Center, 130 Kelly ParkContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Pine Harbor Owner’s Association is in the process of disolving after 13 members attended and voted at the annual meeting on July 29. A portion of the current Board met with the Jimplecute for aa 90-minute interview last Monday. Board members present at theContinue Reading
Hunter Mannies/Chef Let’s get shakin!!! As I see the kiddos headed back to school, my social media is flooded with first day back to school pictures; I reminisce. I don’t have children but most of my friends do. I remember back to when I was young when their parents wereContinue Reading
David Wall/ Contributing Writer WSs are a group of insects that are masters of camouflage. Resembling a small twig, they’re almost impossible to see in a forest unless you’re very observant, specifically looking for them, or they happen to be moving. If, however, you’re able to observe one you’re in forContinue Reading
AUSTIN – August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Texas WIC is sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding goals. “From the start of your pregnancy through your child’s fifth birthday, Texas WIC is here for you every step of the way,” said Texas WICContinue Reading
Editors Note: This is the start of a monthly column from JPD Chief Florentino Perez. Florentino Perez/Jefferson Police Chief Monthly Crime Prevention Tips: Identity Theft Prevention This Month I will like to inform the public on Identity Theft and steps you can take to limit a criminal access to youContinue Reading
Staff Reports A new Lions Club comes to Avinger on August 14, when 25 charter members celebrate the charter night of the Avinger Area Lions Club at Corbetts Catfish and More restaurant at 6:30p.m. During the ceremonies, District Governor Brandon Greer will present members of the new club with theirContinue Reading
Child care centers closing across state An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44%Continue Reading
Butch and Barbara Haggard (Davidson) wait on the school bus, at left, for their 25-mile ride to school in this archive photo Barbara posted. Remember that School Buses will be back on the roads Monday morning as JISD classes resume.Continue Reading
Courtesy Photo by Hollis Shadden The garden of Susan Wise on Houston Street has been chosen Garden of the Month by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. Flowers on display are marigold, periwinkle, coleus, roses, begonia, and fringe plant. Continue Reading
Gary Borders/TPA Wildfire chances increasing across state The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. “With the recent uptick in wildfire activity, Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized additional personnel and equipment to assist withContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date WIC The Jefferson WIC office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug 3-4. They will reopen at 8:30a Monday. Bass Tourney The Lake-O-the Pines night tournament will be out of Alley Creek from 7p-7a with a 2a weigh-in. August 4-5-6-7. Friday tournament chairman GaryContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer At the beginning of the 20th century, Texas was moving ahead. The spirit of reform was in the air as the people demanded accountability from business and government alike. Gov. Thomas M. Campbell, who served from 1907-1911 dedicated himself to progress for the people. Thomas Mitchell Campbell was born in Rusk is East Texas in 1856. HisContinue Reading
Ander Graham/Contributing Writer The Women at the Well of Encouragement Ministries would like to “Thank Everyone” who Participated in the Annual Fundraiser Fashion Show on July 15th It was a very exciting event filled with fun and great spirits. The Models ages 2 to 87 were definitely, “Uniquely Created forContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! This time last year I was returning from a book promotional tour that included Asheville, North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah Georgia. It was an amazing adventure but over 2,400 miles round trip, it was a lot of driving and let me tellContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer An easy, safe, and effective ways to prevent garden pest outbreaks and prevent them from starting, is to use food grade diatomaceous earth (DE). It’s harmless to humans and safe for animals. The pest list that DE is effective on is long, while the time to controlContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Zeolite comes from ancient volcanic eruptions. Later, materials (zeolite) leached out that can grab soil contaminants and odors, especially ammonia from synthetic fertilizers, which it grabs and slowly releases. If a Zeolite packet has been used for a while, put it out in direct sunlight for aContinue Reading
Big Cypress Corvettes donated $2000. of the proceeds from the corvette weekend to the Blessings of Grace Backpack Program. The backpack program provides a discreet backpack of food to send with over 100 underprivileged kids each weekend with food they can easily prepare. Without this service these kids would notContinue Reading