Texas is one of the states with the highest number of deaths due to children being left unattended in hot vehiches. (Adobe Stock)
Every summer, children get heatstroke or die as a result of being left unattended in a hot car, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service safety expert says there are ways to avoid tragedy.
People turn to many different exercises and pieces of fitness equipment to get in shape and lose weight. What they may not realize is that one of the most effective health strategies requires no additional gear except a quality pair of athletic shoes. Walking is one of the easiest and most accessible activities that can improve overall health. In fact, walking is now being touted as 'the closest thing we have to a wonder drug,' according to Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Indeed, walking offers a host of benefits, including:
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This little ‘rocket stove’ is the newest addition to Luke’s outdoor cooking arsenal.
COOKING OUT
What do you think about artificial intelligence? I find it interesting, but I am afraid that we will lose the human touch with all of it or worse yet will it take all of our jobs. I don’t like to be a fearful person but it is interesting all the things it can do.
Many homeowners can undoubtedly take a stroll through their homes and find at least one space that could be repurposed to provide more functionality. Real estate professionals know that such sentiments are not uncommon, and many point to formal dining rooms as spaces that have fallen out of favor in recent years.
As our once-quiet little town of Forney is transitioning from what some called a “sleepy bedroom community” into a highlysought- after suburb of Dallas that is busting at the seams, City of Forney officials, along with boards like the Economic Development Corporation, are working hard to attract more restaurants and retail to sustain this unprecedented population growth.
District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today that a Kaufman County jury found BRYANT PEARL guilty of the offense of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, a first-degree felony. Due to a previous conviction for Sexual Assault of a Child in Dallas County, Pearl was given an automatic life sentence without the possibility of parole by the Honorable Shelton Gibbs in the 422nd District Court.
You can change the world without changing the world. Individuals that share their lives with the people around them leave a legacy that spans generations. This sentence perfectly sums up, at least to me, the intent of teachers in the realm of public education.
Although vision loss is typically associated with aging, people of all ages can experience issues that contribute to diminished vision. Sometimes parents may be unaware that their children have low vision or other issues compromising their sight, particularly when children are too young to verbalize their impairments. The Mayo Clinic notes additional symptoms, such as squinting while reading or holding reading material closely may be more apparent.
Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail”, with a fine very late-season West Texas buck taken on a hunt with Luke that past February.
DEER SEASON NOT THAT FAR AWAY
The City of Forney has recently approved economic incentive agreements with 3MEBS/StreetLevel Investments for the Villages at Gateway project. The Villages at Gateway, which will be located near North Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80, will be a regional hub for retail, services, and dining, catering to both Forney residents and beyond. This development will feature major retailers, including Target, HEB, and Home Depot. In addition to these major brands, the Villages at Gateway will include convenience retail, fast casual, sitdown restaurants, and more.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599
