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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Gardens Have Progressed Slowly with Cool Nighttime Temperatures

It’s always fun hearing about the progress and the eventual harvest from different gardeners around our area.  I’ve seen squash, potatoes, beans, squash, tomatoes,...

June Bugs Are More Than a Flying Nuisance

It was a branch full of chewed-up leaves that were brought to our office last week. The homeowner was wondering what could be eating...

Understanding Nitrogen Fertilizer Timing for Pastures and Lawns

It was during a luncheon that I was confronted by an old contrary acquaintance who asked me what the ideal temperature was to start...

Managing Fire Ants

I had a phone call a couple of days ago from a gentleman that wanted to know how he could get rid of all...

County Fairs, the Youth, and those Incredible Volunteers

It has been a great week. At the George H Henderson Expo Center, youth and volunteers have just about wrapped up the 74th Angelina...

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Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

Tomé has moved its North Street location into a new building at 2608 North St., with the drive-thru and the dining room finally under one roof.

If You’re Going to Trap Feral Hogs, Catch Them All

Cary Sims found hog damage in his own Lufkin backyard this week. His advice: trap the whole sounder, or teach the survivors to avoid you.

Texas Seniors Can Apply to Public Colleges Free Oct. 12-18

Free College Application Week runs Oct. 12-18. Texas residents can apply to any public college through ApplyTexas with no fee until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 18.

Jasper’s McMurry MediPlex Opens with Specialty Clinics and An Air Rescue Base

The Dr. Ron A. McMurry MediPlex in Jasper was dedicated Oct. 7. It houses dermatology, pain management and pediatric care, plus an air rescue base.
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