The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the East Region AgriLife Conference and Expo on January 13 at Cross Brand Cowboy Church, 11915 FM 2015 Tyler, 75708. This educational event is designed for professionals working in urban parks, athletic fields, golf courses, school districts, pest control services, landscapers, lawn services and agricultural producers who … Read more
Fall is here and apple picking season is in full swing. Whether you’ve already been or still plan to make a trip to your local garden soon, you may notice some differences in this year’s crops. From flowering to harvest, the weather in between plays a major role in determining the quantity and quality of … Read more
Fall is here and apple picking season is in full swing. Whether you’ve already been or still plan to make a trip to your local garden soon, you may notice some differences in this year’s crops. From flowering to harvest, the weather in between plays a major role in determining the quantity and quality of … Read more
Longview ISD held its regularly scheduled board of trustees meeting Monday evening in the board room of the Education Support Center. Important items include: Library book discussion: In an effort to ensure all schools have “age-appropriate content at all levels,” Longview High School Librarian Kimberly Shadows submitted a report requested by Superintendent James Wilcox on … Read more
JELENIA GORA, Poland (KLTV/KTRE) – The Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, the largest in America, is making its mark in a city five thousand miles from Texas. Tyler’s sister city in southwestern Poland has established a small flower garden in a city park as a symbol of cooperation between international partner cities. The modest rose bed … Read more
An internationally acclaimed holiday lights/music event; The appearance of lightHe makes his much-anticipated return to the Houston Botanical Garden this summer. For the second year running, the outdoor lighted path will include stunning new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set to seasonal tunes along the garden’s winding path. More than 80 … Read more
Good news for fruit dishes – Texas melons are “very tasty” this year. According to a report from Texas A&M Agryliff Extension, the sweetness of Texas cantalope is expected to be impressive, but due to bad weather the yield is expected to be below average. Horticulture expert Juan Anciso said that despite the above average … Read more
Houston – You live and learn. I wrote this story a few years ago and I learned a lot about plants in Houston, Texas. You can kill them. Even those who should not die in the Houston heat. (Today’s verdict on that story? Hydrangeas need a lot of water to live, gardens need sun and … Read more
The University of Iowa and University of Illinois basketball teams are expected to hold non-conference events next season at the Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. According to CBSSports.com, Hawkeys will play against Duke and warrior Illinois will meet Texas on December 6 in New York City in honor of former North Carolina … Read more
Blair Fanny Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agricultural teachers are in high demand because a number of contributing factors make it difficult to fill workplaces throughout Texas and overseas, according to experts. The University of Texas A&M Department of Agriculture, Education and Communication is continuing its legacy by preparing students for agricultural management, education and communication … Read more