Cary Sims

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Cary Sims is the County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources for Angelina County. His email address is cw-sims@tamu.edu Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.

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Angelina College Marks 25 Years of The Angelina Center for The Arts

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Ribbon Cuttings and A Plinko Breakfast Fill the Lufkin Chamber’s Next Two Weeks

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East Texas Schools Land $1.1 Million To Train Nurses, Welders and Machinists

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Gearing Up for Spring

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Cary Sims - January 9, 2025

It was a couple days ago that, at last, our region had its first, hard, killing freeze. Now, I’ve heard many say that we...

Understanding Your Soil

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Cary Sims - January 3, 2025

Of all the college classes in which I could have made a better grade, I wish I had done better in Agronomy 301, the...

Mistletoe

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Cary Sims - December 20, 2024

Mistletoe is a unique plant with an interesting history. Mistletoe refers to any of more than 200 species of semi-parasitic shrubs found worldwide. Mistletoe...

Have You Had Your First Frost?

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Cary Sims - December 9, 2024

Folks like us who garden or are in agriculture can get obsessed by frost. We know that the first frost is an important date....

Cana Lilies – Common and Resilient

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Cary Sims - November 28, 2024

Questions from new homeowners are commonplace. Even if you are moving across town, you inherit a new landscape with some new plants. One new...

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Angelina College Marks 25 Years of The Angelina Center for The Arts

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Ribbon Cuttings and A Plinko Breakfast Fill the Lufkin Chamber’s Next Two Weeks

Business October 23, 2026

Ribbon cuttings for Messer Pro Wash, Austin Bank and AC's Veterans Resource Center, plus a Plinko-themed networking breakfast Friday.

East Texas Schools Land $1.1 Million To Train Nurses, Welders and Machinists

Business October 23, 2026

Angelina College and four area school districts share $1.13 million in state JET grants for nursing, welding and machining equipment.

Angelina College Criminal Justice Students and Cadets Stage a Mock Trial

Education October 23, 2026

Criminal Justice students and Law Enforcement Academy cadets at Angelina College staged a mock trial on campus, from filing motions to jury selection.

Gospel Festival Fills The Historic Zion Hill Church Nov. 15

Events October 23, 2026

The African American Heritage Project brings a free gospel festival to the historic Zion Hill church on North Lanana Street Nov. 15.

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Texas Forest Country Living is a digital online magazine featuring the lifestyle and community of the Texas Forest Country region. The Counties include Angelina County, Nacogdoches County, Sabine County, Tyler County, Newton County, San Jacinto County, San Augustine County, Jasper County, Houston County, Shelby County, Trinity County and Polk County

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Angelina College Marks 25 Years of The Angelina Center for The Arts

Arts & Culture October 23, 2026

Angelina College celebrated 25 years of the Angelina Center for the Arts with a guided tour, a Johnny Cash rehearsal and live music.

Ribbon Cuttings and A Plinko Breakfast Fill the Lufkin Chamber’s Next Two Weeks

Business October 23, 2026

Ribbon cuttings for Messer Pro Wash, Austin Bank and AC's Veterans Resource Center, plus a Plinko-themed networking breakfast Friday.

East Texas Schools Land $1.1 Million To Train Nurses, Welders and Machinists

Business October 23, 2026

Angelina College and four area school districts share $1.13 million in state JET grants for nursing, welding and machining equipment.

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