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Sgt. Ray Gish gives his last salute at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana on July 8, 2022 at 0900 hours, for Major General Frank A. Armstrong, Jr., 805th Air Base Group, June 16, 1952.

The impact of even a simple gesture can manifest an enormous moment in a stranger’s life. Teachers understand that it is the little things that can give a student the motivation needed to start on the learning path. And the Forney Education Foundation also understands that many little moments in students’ and teachers’ lives have added up to many, many large moments for them.

Before we begin the actual review of this movie, let me admit to you that I am one, who believes that Elvis Presley did not die “on that fateful day!” I, at least partially, believe that he was frustrated and had “had enough” and found a way to escape to peace and quiet. A rumor circulated a year or so after “Elvis’s death” that said he had been “spotted in a Balch Springs washateria, drinking a diet cola while his clothes tumbled in the clothes dryer!” I would like to believe it was true!

The City of Mesquite has launched its annual “Spread the Love” summer food drive. The food drive accepts financial donations as well as peanut butter and jelly to help feed children in need during the summer when free or reduced school lunches are unavailable. The program ends on Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Mindful eating doesn’t have to be restrictive and you don’t have to give up your favorite foods.

The college application process involves several steps, many of which begin well before an applicant is ready to sign on the dotted line. These facts and figures can help applicants and their families gain a better understanding of what goes into the college admissions process.

COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under 5 years old, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging parents to get their children vaccinated.

Avocados are beloved by foodies, particularly those who enjoy guacamole. But flavor is not the only reason to love avocados, which the Cleveland Clinic notes are good sources of these nutrients and vitamins.

Many people insist grilling has no peers when it comes to cooking methods. Part of the allure of grilling is undoubtedly the chance to spend time outdoors in warm weather, which is when many people do the bulk of their cooking over an open flame. But grilling also produces unique flavors that simply can’t be replicated.

Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption.

Analicia Zarate of Edinburg was four years old when she and her mom were headed home from church on a Sunday night. A drunk driver ran a stop sign and hit their car, killing her mom instantly. More than 20 years have passed since that tragic night, and Analicia still remembers every detail as if it happened yesterday.

It’s the time of year for backyard bashes with friends and family. The best part about being the host? Creating relaxing summer vibes with great food and wine.

I have had a lifelong love of catching catfish and… eating them! I guess my passion for catfish comes naturally. As a boy growing up on a poultry farm in Red River County, catching catfish was a way of life. Every nine weeks or so when the chickens sold, we would pack up the old 1950 International Pick Up with tarps, Coleman stoves, cast iron skillets, bedding, etc. and head up to a little lake in southeast Oklahoma that was chock full of channel catfish. I would begin catching bait, small perch from our farm pond, the day before. Upon arriving at our fishing hotspot, the drill was to set up camp quickly, which was easy to do; we had no tent, just tarps or, as they were called back then, ‘wagon sheets’. Tarps on the ground with blanket served as bedding.