Establishing fruit trees in Texas takes some effort, but these time-tested tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can guide the way from transplant to production. Peaches are the most universally planted fruit tree in Texas.

The first cold snap is here, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wants to remind you to protect your pets, plants and pipes from low temperatures. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing through the weekend and into early next week in the Panhandle and South Plains.

WhiteHaven Canine and Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK) are teaming up to present the Canine Good Citizen program, a two-part program that is designed to teach responsible dog ownership to owners; and certify dogs that have the training and behaviors needed to be reliable, well-behaved members of their families and communities.

• Brenda Chris Goodwin, 59, of Valley Mills, was arrested on October 17 for public intoxication. Lucinda Rose Lyon, • Lucinda Rose Lyon, 47, of Iredell, was arrested on October 18 for criminal trespass.

Clifton High School senior Cameron Bateson was honored on October 21 at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church as one of the recipients of the Burton Lawless College Scholarship. The scholarship is presented by the Heart of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Former Dallas Cowboy Burton Lawless established the scholarship and was in attendance to speak with the winners.

During the last two weeks the Meridian Yellow Jackets have been put through the grinder, trying to play football with COVID-19 looming over. Thursday, October 15, 2020 Coach Wade Morton was forced to postpone the Jackets game with Cross Plains due to one of his players testing positive for COVID-19.

The Meridian Yellow Jackets vs. Santo Wildcats game time has been moved back to Friday, October 29 in Meridian. The game is critical for both teams as they are both trying to make the playoffs. Santo comes into the game at 5-4 record while Meridian is 3-4, but Coach Wade Morton is confident his men can win this game.

Halloween is coming soon, and this year COVID-19 will surely make it different for many trick-or-treaters. While protection from the virus will be on most parents’ minds, if they are allowing children to go out to trick or treat it is also important to protect them as they walk or ride bicycles on the sidewalks and roadways. Motorists and pedestrians can take steps to make this year’s Halloween a safe one.

The Bosque River Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, met on October 18 for their monthly meeting. Tanys James presented the program, “Domestic Violence Awareness”.