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Incorporate trellises into garden plans so beans, peas, tomatoes and even squash can be trained to grow vertically. Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company.

Incorporate trellises into garden plans so beans, peas, tomatoes and even squash can be trained to grow vertically. Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company.

Planning and designing a productive vegetable garden

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Wed, 04/07/2021 - 13:30
Whether planning your first, second or tenth vegetable garden it can be overwhelming. There are so many tasty vegetables and never enough space and time to grow them all. Start with a plan. Locate your garden in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 29 – April 4

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Wed, 04/07/2021 - 13:22
Garrett, Donald, 60, assault family/household member Felony 3. Trillo, David, 61, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3. Hernandez, Jesus, 19, assault peace officer/judge Felony 2, assault pregnant person Felony 3. Garcia, Alfredo, 45, DWI 2nd, duty on striking fixture/hwy.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 26 – April 1

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Wed, 04/07/2021 - 13:21
Jackson, Annisha, 29, evading arrest/detention. Paris, Shantel, 45, DWI. Garza, Ricardo, 43, evading with vehicle, DWI open container. De La Rosa, Derrick, 17, assault causes bodily injury-family violence. Bryant, Erine, 29, warrant arrest DeSoto PD, warrant arrest Dallas PD.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 29 – April 4

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Wed, 04/07/2021 - 13:20
Fortenberry, James, 55, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200, false report to police officer/special investigator/law enforcement employee. Jimenez Garcia, Alfredo, 45, DWI 2nd, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200. Armstrong, Charles, 28, carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
Put an effective pest control product in your shopping cart early in the season. © Jamie Thorpe, @homeofuandme

Put an effective pest control product in your shopping cart early in the season. © Jamie Thorpe, @homeofuandme

4 ways to prepare your home for bug season

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:38
STATEPOINT – Spring is the official start to bug season, making it important to prepare your home. Here are four steps you can take you keep bugs at bay: 1. DO A SPOT CHECK. Check window and door screens for tears to prevent flying bugs from getting in the home and make repairs where necessary.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 19 – 28

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:37
Arellano, Jesse, 24, accident involving damage to vehicle. Dean, Triston, 25, criminal trespass. Lewis, Giovanni, 27, unl carrying weapon, assault causes bodily injury.