Titus County 4-H Members competed at the Fort Worth Stock Show in the Junior Breeding Heifer Show and the Range and Pasture Plant Identification Contest held January 21-23 in Fort Worth, TX. Titus County 4-H Member, Elijah Spitzer kicked off the busy weekend by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer before the Junior Breeding Heifer Show. Cali Derrick exhibited her Brahman heifer and placed fourth in a large competitive class of 20 heifers. The Titus County 4-H Junior Plant Identification Team took home Champion Junior Team for District IV with team members consisting of Kammie Terrell, John Terrell, Trevor Gibson and Lorelei Spitzer. Keelie Gibson took home the High Point Senior Individual and Clayton Spitzer took home Reserve Overall High Point Senior in the Range and Pasture Plant Identification Contest. Congratulations to all of the 4-H Members who competed at the 2023 Fort Worth Stockshow!

Winter Coat Drive The colder weather is upon us and there are many in our community in need of warm clothing. In response to these needs, The Light Ministries of NE Texas and We Are Mt.

January is the perfect time for making some great slow cooker dishes. According to statistics, almost every American household has at least oneslowcooker. Aslow cooker is a countertop electrical appliance that cooks foods slowly at a low temperature, generally between 170 and 280 degrees F. The heat and steam generated by the slow cooker, combined with the long cooking time, make it a safe form of home food preparation. Slow cookers can save us money in several ways. First, it takes less electricity to use a slow cooker compared to an oven. Second, it doesn’t heat up your house like an oven (an added bonus when it is warm/hot outside). Third, slow cookers are a great way to prepare inexpensive, lean cuts of meat. The moist heat generated by the cooker makes these cuts of meat more tender compared to other cooking methods. However, a slow cooker is not limited to meats. Other foods including soups, casseroles, beverages, and cereals can also be prepared with a slow cooker. With a little practice, a slow cooker can help prepare more meals at home which can help save money.

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January is School Board Recognition Month and Mount Pleasant ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Forward, Together, which highlights the collaboration among school leadership, teachers, and parents on behalf of students.

One of fishing’s greatest mysteries is never knowing when or if the big one might come calling. It usually happens when you least expect it.

Lake Fork fishing guide Jack York of Emory was at Lake Nacogdoches doing some fun fishing on January 23 when he reeled in a career-best largemouth bass weighing 13.51 pounds. York, 22, subsequently put the Legacy Class lunker on loan to the Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Toyota ShareLunker program.