2022-09-30

Panthers seek rare win against Pilot Point



With an unbeaten record through their first five games, the Paradise Panthers are hoping to accomplish a rare feat — defeat the Pilot Point Bearcats. Paradise (5-0, 1-0) will take on Pilot Point 7:30 p.m. Friday at Massey Stadium. Paradise is 1-9 against Pilot Point. The lone win was 14-6 in 2006. “I’m expecting Pilot Point to be a very […]

Reunion Run returns Saturday



For Decatur cross country coach David Park, the change of temperatures from summer heat to the fresh coolness of fall means one thing — the Reunion Run is approaching. Decatur will host the 24th annual Reunion Run meet 8 a.m. Saturday at Joe Wheeler Park at the Wise County Fairgrounds. “It really excites me every year,” Park said. “Entries aren’t […]

Save water, money this fall

Texas finally welcomed fall temperatures and weather in the last few weeks, and with the change comes new opportunities for fall lawn maintenance and conservation. The Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District recommends the following ways to conserve natural resources and lower utility bills this autumn. Now that the days are shortening, so is the sun’s influence on outdoor plants and […]

Enjoy time in garden this fall

Shorter days and cooler temperatures mean gardeners everywhere can flex their green thumb that much longer to squeeze every last moment out of the growing season. Cooler temperatures make it a delight to spend time outside in the garden. You’ll spend less time caring for crops because of the favorable cool weather growing conditions. Plants will grow rapidly at first […]

A little fall work needed



Well it’s fall here in Texas and that’s OK by me. I think we all love the cooler temperatures with cool crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons. Our lawn grasses are heading toward dormancy come November when we get our first freeze. What can we do as homeowners to prepare our lawns for winter dormancy and set turfgrasses up for a […]

Spend time with your guests, not your kitchen

You barely saw your friends and family the last time you hosted a holiday soiree. As your guests mingled, you baked and assembled appetizers, leaving little time to enjoy their company. Sound familiar? If so, you might want to rethink your entertaining strategy. It is possible to throw an elegant gathering without spending all of your time in the kitchen. […]

09-30-2022 E-Edition