Winter Watering Advice for Trees and Lawns from County Agent
Collingsworth County Extension Agent Dale Dunlap urges winter watering to prevent winter injury. He notes soil type and moisture affect needs, advises 1–2 inches monthly if little precipitation, and warns against watering near freezing. He cites weed control cautions and safe products like Roundup and a granule called Balan, plus avoiding Atrazine near trees.
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4-H Livestock Show Placings Highlight Area Stars
4-H members achieved top results at area shows. Ty Hartman earned Breed Champion Medium Wool Lamb and Grand Champion Lamb overall. Charlie Hartman placed 6th and 9th with Medium Wool lambs at the Miami Lamb Show. Marcie Langley took 5th in Crossbreed with a barrow at Burkburnett Wine Jackpot. Brady Bohannon exhibited barrows placing 3rd in York division and 8th in Cross division.
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Charlie Hartman
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Marcie Langley
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Brady Bohannon
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7th Lady Crackers Reach Clarendon Tourney Defense
The 7th grade Lady Crackers finished second in the Clarendon Tournament on December 16. They beat Clarendon 27 12 in game one with Shaun Ingram and Savannah Thomas leading with 8 each, while Amanda Torrez and Tonya Needham added 2. In game two they lost 41 27 to Clarendon, Savannah Thomas scoring 6 and Ingram Joy Davis Torrez Garcia each with 4.
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Nikki Jeffrey
Denise Garcia
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Tonya Needham
Holly Joy Davis
Mandy Rodriguez
Martin
JV Lady Rockets edge Clarendon to shift district 1-1
The JV Lady Rockets played three games last week with mixed results. They lost to West Texas High 32-15 on Dec 12 led by Felicia Ford with 11, beat Clarendon 47-36 to move to 1-1 district, and fell to Mangum 50-35 on Dec 16 with Ashley Lindsey scoring 10 as Felicia Ford added 9. Courtney Cabbell hit two 3s.
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Mirage Pranks and Plains Echoes From Our Past
From Our Past recounts mirages on the Texas plains as explorers like Captain Randolph Marcy in 1852 faced waterless stretches and deceptive visions. It notes how distant lakes and shade can appear true, then vanish with weather shifts, and mentions Dumas and Dalhart connections before shifting to a Christmas song excerpt.
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