2015-10-14

2015-10-14 E-Edition

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

ROAD CLOSED – The bridge on County Road 2327 between Decatur and Slidell was closed Monday afternoon for repair. County engineer Chad Davis said it’s unknown how long it will take to complete the work. FEELS LIKE SUMMER – It will be unseasonably warm with near-record high temperatures expected this afternoon. Today’s high is expected to be 96, and tomorrow’s […]

Take steps to conserve water

It’s a blessing when it falls from the sky to replenish the fields, lakes and streams. It’s wasted when it overflows from sprinkler systems into the street. It’s fun to play in and delicious when cold. It’s a necessity for personal health, growing crops and maintaining life in all its forms. It’s water. And it’s available only in finite supply. […]

‘The Intern’ shines early, but then it’s no sale

The Movie Man had planned on going to see “Pan” this week, but that did not occur because of circumstances beyond his control. So he dropped back a little to catch “The Intern,” which is a bummer because “Pan” would’ve been fun to talk about since it’s one of the big failures of the year. ABOUT THE FILM Nancy Meyers […]

Life is full of bad calls. Choose your challenges wisely.

Long after my retirement from weekend afternoon football games in the park, the NFL initiated a rule that allowed instant replay to challenge officials’ rulings on the field. The instant replay was first used to review a play during the regular season on Sept. 7, 1986. Now the “coach’s challenge” is a strategic part of the game, and there are […]

Castor beans not recommended for use near pets or children

Dear Neil: I have a place in my backyard where I would like the color and texture of castor beans, but I have dogs and I hear that the seeds are highly poisonous. Can they be clipped off before they mature and fall? Probably so, but they’re part of the colorful display. Castor beans are beautiful tropical plants, but I’ve […]

Fall spraying aids fruit trees

Preparation for next year’s fruit crop can begin this fall by spraying trees for several fruit tree diseases. Bacterial canker, bacterial spot, coryneum blight and leaf curl are diseases that can be slowed by spraying now. Bacterial canker is the most serious of the targeted diseases. It is a common cause of tree dieback and death. Canker also causes bleeding […]

Boyd Middle School First Six Weeks Honor Roll

A HONOR ROLL SEVENTH GRADE – Melanie Byrd, Dillon Inman, Devin Prim, Garrett VanCampen, Easton Vanover EIGHTH GRADE – Alexandra Bracey, Paytin Bullard, Victoria Connolly, Hunter Doughty, Nelida Duran, Jorden Goforth, Beverly Jenkins A/B HONOR ROLL SEVENTH GRADE – Destini Chafer, Christian Chittenden, Darrell Cordell, RaleyAnne Cowles, Kearstin Cruz, Rustyn Ellis, Hayden Etter, McKenzie Eustace, Maverick Graham, Brianna Herring, Braedon […]

Boyd Intermediate School First Six Weeks Honor Roll

A HONOR ROLL FOURTH GRADE – Ava Atkinson, Mary Clevinger, Dylan Henderson, Jami Hughes, Madi Maynard, Clayton Patton, Eric Rogers, Maddison Sims FIFTH GRADE – Reade Bounds, Kasi Bunch, Prestyn Cearley, Lane Medlock, Jennifer Oiva, Wyatt Spivey SIXTH GRADE – Marco Baeza, Madison Bowen, Cy Ferguson, Sofie Horton, Kylie Lacaze, Dalton Medlock, Noah Richardson, Ethan Stump, Jacob Taylor, Tristan Warnell […]

Lara graduates UNT

Tiffany Kristin Lara of Decatur graduated from the University of North Texas May 16 with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management. Lara is the daughter of Manuel and Dora Lara and granddaughter of Oscar and Rosa Flores, all of Decatur.