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“A hornet’s nest”: How one Texas elections chief is doing his job amid ongoing conspiracy theories
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Jim Riley and his team spent weeks preparing for a forum he hoped would remind the public that elections in Gillespie County are “safe, accurate and dependable.” The new county elections administrator expected more than 50 people. He asked a more experienced election official from a neighboring county to be there, in case he needed help clarifying election laws he’s less familiar with.
Beekeepers meet March 11
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Caddo Trace Beekeepers Association will have its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 11 in the AgriLife Building at 1708 Industrial Road in Mount Pleasant. Jesse Wright will have his question/answer session starting at 6:30 pm, and the meeting will start at 7:00 pm.
Former city secretary moves to Mount Vernon
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The Mount Vernon City Council members got a look at the four new hires to fill major positions, including filling the new position of Administrative Assistant Angie Pike. Angie Pike began work as the Executive Assistant in the City of Mount Vernon February 5.
Multi-county car chase ends in Winnsboro
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Law enforcement agencies in at least four northeast Texas counties, as well as four Texas and one Oklahoma cities are working to finalize charges against a trio of offenders after a crime trail that ended in Winnsboro Monday, Feb. 26.
Benefits of using milk in your garden
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Powdered milk is made by evaporating milk until only a powder remains. A major benefit for gardeners is the powder is rich in calcium, and other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, elements all plants need. If you are looking for powdered milk, be sure to read the contents and choose a product that has been fortified with calcium. Next, read the label, and mix with water according to directions. Getting the mixture too strong will NOT help your vegetables. You can put the mixture (not straight milk) in a spray bottle and spray directly on tops and bottoms of foliage, or water the ground around the vegetable plants.
Supplies needed to support Texas Panhandle wildfire victims
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Donations of hay, feed, fencing supplies, cow feed and milk replacer are needed to support livestock owners impacted by the devastating wildfires that have scorched ranchland across a large portion of the Texas Panhandle.
Texas Panhandle Fires:
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Landowners who have experienced Panhandle wildfire losses to agricultural infrastructure or livestock are advised to properly document losses in preparation for filing insurance claims or qualifying for federal assistance. “It is recommended that landowners take photos of deceased livestock before burial, as well as burned equipment, agricultural structures, fences and water wells for insurance purposes or U.S.
Starting on the right foot
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Update from PAWS Bohlken Electric has completed the necessary electrical repair work thanks to partial funding from the Franklin County Commissioners Court and our generous supporters. Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones brought the Franklin County Volunteer Inmate Program by, and they helped clean out the storage areas and remove damaged ceiling tiles.