ARTIFICIAL TURF COMPANY HAS DEEP ROOTS
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Emory, TX getting fiber optics.
Emory Economic Development and Peoples Partnering for Fiber Broadband Deployment. In July 2023, the Emory Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the City of Emory joined forces in a strategic partnership with Peoples Communication to embark on an ambitious endeavor: bringing fiber broadband connectivity to every household within the city’s boundaries. This initiative represents a significant […]
Helpful Horses
Programs build coincidence, self-esteem Story by Marilyn Jones Five retired racehorses, as well as two ponies, are changing lives for the better on a ranch outside Yantis. They’re part of Riders Up!, a nonprofit created to aid the horses, children in need of therapy and those who don’t have the means to fulfill their dreams […]
Tropospheric Ducting
How this weather phenomenon can impact your Peoples service. We like to believe technology is immune to things such as the weather… but that’s simply not the case. There are times when natural phenomenon interferes with telecommunication signals – and one of those is called tropospheric ducting. When ducting is occurring, you may also notice […]
Bursting at the seams
The growth of Stitchin’ Heaven is nothing short of extraordinary Story by Patrick Smith Stitchin’ Heaven operates with a simple mission statement: “Wow people. Have fun. Be happy.” The quilt shop exceeds its mission every day. The shop’s location in Quitman, a tiny town of barely 1,900 people more than an hour outside of Dallas, […]
2023 Annual Meeting
The 2023 Annual Meeting of the Members of Peoples Telephone Cooperative is scheduled for March 21st – March 23rd. Drive Thru Event This year we will host the drive thru voting and gift retrieval event March 21st & 22nd. Swing by anytime between 10:00am – 3:00pm to vote for board vacancies, receive your door prize […]
A feel for the job
Josh Hass doesn’t let the loss of sight slow him down Story by Lisa Savage Josh Hass runs his fingers across the tape measure, feeling for the raised markings as he lines up the pieces of wood. He wants to make sure each piece fits together nicely. Josh feels right at home in the woodworking […]
It’s all bees-iness
4G Honey Team brings national spotlight to Hawkins Story by Lisa Savage Mackenzie Rutherford knew bees played an important role in pollination. She knew little else about the insects three years ago, when she and three of her fellow students at Hawkins High School set out on an adventure that has put the school’s beekeeping […]
Heating Up
Arc Force Manufacturing continues to grow Story by Lisa Savage Dustin Moffett grew up around the manufacturing industry as his father managed a large-scale facility that produced a variety of metal components. As Dustin chose a career path he got his peace officer’s license and was hired at the Wood County Sheriff’s Office where he […]
Keeping it local
Story by LISA SAVAGE When Abigail Cox started making fresh sourdough bread to sell at the Farmer’s Market in Canton five years ago, her business didn’t even have a name. “Everyone just knew her as the woman who made the delicious bread,” says Stacy Crossley, executive director of Canton Economic Development and the Farmer’s Market. […]
ARTIFICIAL TURF COMPANY HAS DEEP ROOTS
Symmetry Sports Construction is proud to call Mount Pleasant home Story by Andrea Agardy Symmetry Sports Construction specializes in artificial turf playing fields. But there’s nothing artificial about the company’s commitment to the school districts, communities and teams it serves. “I feel like we’re a breath of fresh air for a lot of our customers,” […]