Pies, cobblers and smoothies might be the first things that come to mind when people think of peaches. Perhaps nutrition needs to muscle its way into that discussion?
Parents recognize there’s no aspect of kids’ health that can be taken for granted. Common colds can appear overnight, and injuries on the playground can occur in the blink of an eye. Such issues may be hard to see coming, but the risk for colds, playground injuries and other health-related conditions, including childhood vision problems, can be mitigated with various preventive measures.
The Legacy of its Originator, John Criswell, Lives On!
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have selected Texas State Parks as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
With scorching summer temperatures here, a cautionary tale unfolds for those in search of a portable AC unit to beat the heat. Enticing promises and clever marketing tactics make it easy to fall prey to the pitfalls that await unsuspecting buyers. Here’s how to be a savvy shopper:
A Forney resident claimed a Powerball prize worth $1 million for the drawing on July 19. The ticket was purchased at RaceTrac #2478, located at 30 N. FM 548, in Forney. The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Roses are often thought of as the epitome of floral perfection. The allure of their blooms is undeniable. They grow on long stems - perfect for vases and display. They are fragrant and come in a variety of colors.
Forney youth YM/LCpl McDonald, Lawson, and member of Kaufman County East Young Marines attend Young Marine Division 6 Junior Leadership school in TN. He has also recently returned from the Young Marine Division 4 encampment in Louisiana this past week. Determined and focused as a natural leader, YM LCpl Mc-Donald regards his responsibility as a duty and honor. A longstanding member of Free Life Church, when he is not volunteering with his unit, he is at church leading Sunday school programs and aiding where needed.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, serves as a beacon of hope amid the increasing political divisiveness that threatens our nation’s unity. Instead of preparing our nation for emerging threats, the Biden administration has weaponized our military to promote abortion, gender modification surgeries, and racial discrimination. In response to this destructive decline, Speaker McCarthy empowered conservatives to return the focus of our Department of Defense to its core purpose of protecting the American people.
RelyOn Credit Union has been named a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the United States Department of the Treasury. CDFIs are a network of mission-driven institutions that serve and empower lower income communities. They share a common goal of expanding economic opportunity in those communities by providing access to financial products and services for local residents and businesses who may not qualify for them elsewhere. Rely-On Credit Union is hosting a round table discussion and breakfast with local community and business leaders on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 to educate them about the benefits of having a CDFI in the community and about the benefits of partnering together to improve the community. More information on that event is below.
There’s no doubt that children are the future of any country, and National Support Public Education Day on July 30 aims to raise awareness about this fact. Education is a basic and important right of all human beings. A nation can only hope to move forward in all aspects of life if its citizens are sufficiently educated. By learning about the intricacies of science, technology, social issues, and commerce, students will be able to pinpoint which sectors need improvement and which can lead them to the most advantageous position on the world stage.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends a campaign event during a Bulverde Spring Branch Conservative Republicans meeting on May 16, 2022, in Bulverde. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee Beal for The Texas Tribune
The suspended attorney general’s campaign disclosure did not shed light on how he is paying for his impeachment legal defense.
AgriLife experts warn of an increase in mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)
Wide-ranging mosquito airborne disease could affect pets, livestock and humans
The more years I accumulate on this earth, the more I realize life is tenuous.
Tara Hicks is a schoolteacher who has a deeprooted passion for providing her students with not only a great education, but also life experiences that leave these young men and women with lessons that stretch well beyond graduation. One way she accomplishes this lofty goal is through the planning and execution of educationally based trips with Crandall ISD students.
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