July 2, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Red, white, blue & read all over

July is the star-spangled time of year when I feel it is my patriotic duty, and my free speech right, to say why I love small town newspapers. Don't we all have a soft spot in our hearts for freedom of speech? More...

Carter BloodCare to host drives in area

Carter BloodCare officials are concerned that blood donations are down this year and the blood supply is running low. More...

Health Short

Information on Swimmer's Ear
by Karlie Heckaman PA-C

Swimmer's ear (also called otitis externa) is an infection of the outer ear and the ear canal. The ear canal is dark and warm; it can easily get infected with bacteria and fungus. More...

Business Review

Callaway Ranch looking to what is best for now, future

After record high prices for commercial fertilizer in 2008, Doug Callaway of Brownsboro started exploring other ways to cut cost with his own cow/calf and hay operation. More...

Dallas zoo fun for small cost

It is the best economic stimulus plan in town. Visit Dollar Day Thursday, July 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Zoo and have a big time for a small cost. * See big, bad Boudreaux and his other American alligator buddies at Ghosts from the Bayou. More...

Texas' August sales tax holiday gets bigger

From Staff Reports

Great news for back-toschool shoppers. For the first time since it began in 1999, the annual August sales tax holiday will include many school supplies. More...

Battle recreation is July 11

The annual Battle of the Neches memorial celebration hosted by the American Indian Cultural Society will be all day Saturday, July 11 at the battle site at Highway 64 and F.M. 4923 (about 15 miles west of Tyler). A picnic will begin at 5:30 p.m. More...

Grasshoppers are always a problem

by Rick Hirsch, County Extension Agent

Grasshoppers are among the most widespread and damaging pests in Texas. Approximately 150 species of grasshoppers are known to exist in the state; however, only five species cause 90 percent of the damage to crops, gardens, trees and shrubs. More...

TFFC to host fireworks show

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show. The center will be open to visitors during regular hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., admission is free for the fireworks show. More...

July 4 celebration set at Edom park

The Edom Community Park will host a July 4 Celebration at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Edom Community Park. The band will start at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk. Hot dogs, snacks and drinks will be available. More...

Uncle Mort on Greening ....

Dr. Don Newbury The Idle American

I heard a story once about a yard man who sheepishly thanked his employer for a gift of whiskey. He described it as "just right whiskey." "What does that mean?" the donor questioned. More...