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A four-part workshop is being offered in Terrell, aimed at enhancing dementia care through hands-on training and proven techniques. Led by certified dementia care professional Isabel Maria, the workshop is designed to equip caregivers with the skills needed to create a positive, supportive environment for those living with dementia, while also promoting self-care for the caregivers themselves.

Slow cooking is a popular way to prepare meals. From barbecue to simmering to braising, the methods of slow cooking vary considerably.

Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper. SoySeal ink. Still warm. It’s a unique scent.

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Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas began the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas.

In the November 2022 election, Forney voters approved Proposition E, allocating $52.7 million for road and infrastructure upgrades. These projects include the expansion of Lovers Lane, a connection between FM 548 and Monitor Boulevard, an extension of Community Park Road, and a potential grade separation (bridge) over the railroad tracks.

The popularity of vegan diets is on the rise as people increasingly turn to plantbased eating.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamt of breaking down barriers and ending discrimination based on skin color, religion, personal beliefs, and much more. Indeed, Dr. King was a visionary and a leader whose life was tragically cut short before he could see the many fruits of his labor.

Living a happier, healthier life often begins in the kitchen. From lunches on the go to sit-down family meals, keeping flavor at the center of your meal planning is key to maintaining healthy habits.

It’s not unheard of for people to turn over a healthy leaf at the start of a new year. After a holiday season filled with social engagements and diet-busting meals, it’s no surprise many celebrants view January as a time to right the dietary ship.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The National Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information offers that hypertension is responsible for the majority of cardiovascular mortality. Hypertension is associated with an inactive lifestyle, so becoming more active can prevent or even reverse a hypertension diagnosis.

Hunger is a feeling most people can relate to. At one point or another, just about everyone has felt a hunger pang so strong it can feel like it’s been ages since they’ve eaten so much as a morsel of food. Hunger is not a part of daily life for many people, while for others it’s an everyday occurrence marked by uncertainty about when and where a next meal may come from.

Raising a child is no small task. Though it’s no surprise that parenting requires a substantial investment of time and energy, the financial cost of raising a child might raise more than a few eyebrows. According to the SmartAssetTM 2024 Study, the median annual cost to raise a child in the United States in 2024 was $22,850, and that figure is considerably higher in many states.