Taste of Wise County
2010 US-380
Decatur, TX 76234
USA
August 24
Taste of Wise County- Decatur Civic Center, 2010 US-380, Decatur, TX 76234. It’s time to get your tickets to the Taste of Wise County. Pre-Sale tickets available at the Decatur Civic Center, iOffice and through Wise County Messenger. Tickets are $10.00 each. Taste the flavors of Wise County on an evening out, August 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is broken into two time frames this year, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment from local artists in Wise County, plus door prizes every 10 minutes and 2- $500 Cash Door Prize Giveaways (one per time-frame). For more information call 940-366-0186 or email [email protected].
Outdoor
Parting Shot: Dogs, Pigs, Goats, Oh My!
2010 US-380
Decatur, TX 76234
USA
By Jelly Cocanougher
What an extraordinary end to the Wise County Youth Fair – a fantastic opportunity for the Heart of a Champion participants to show. From rabbits to lambs, to pigs to dogs – we’ve seen it all. Through this unique event, the Heart of a Champion Livestock show aimed to promote confidence, friendship, and a sense of accomplishment within our amazing community. Everyone worked tirelessly to create an environment that fosters growth, camaraderie, and a shared passion for agriculture. Until next year!
Country Lifestyles
Does John Wayne Have the Answer to Our Discourse?
2010 US-380
Decatur, TX 76234
USA
By Dal Houston
I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. It seems as though it is no longer enough just to disagree on certain issues. We are expected to classify someone as an enemy if they do not always agree with us on all issues, lest we be considered weak.
To make things even worse, because those who disagree with you are now considered enemies, the sentiment seems to be that it is only fair and proper to destroy them, because they are the enemy, again with the fear of ridicule for being weak if we do not fight.
With all that said, and seemingly unrelated, I am a big John Wayne fan. From watching him dive into his role as a cowboy, to marveling at his time portraying a soldier or appreciating his acting gig as a sailor, there is seldom a week that goes by without me watching at least one
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Outdoor
Grazing North Texas: Rescuegrass
2010 US-380
Decatur, TX 76234
USA
By Tony Dean, [email protected]
If moisture is adequate, there are several winter annual grasses that dominate the landscape during early spring in Texas. One of the most common is Rescuegrass.
This winter annual is native to South America but grows over much of the United States and can be found in all ecoregions of Texas. Rescuegrass is easily recognized by its flat seed head.
Numerous seed heads produce seed that is transported by animals and can quickly spread to other areas.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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