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Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a generation of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are often associated with people born in the 21st century. However, a 2018 study from the Pew Institute found that 65 percent of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent used You-Tube.

Small, yet bursting with big flavor, blueberries are a favorite of so many people. While blueberries may be coveted for their appeal in recipes that run the gamut from breakfast foods to desserts, the nutrients within them provide many benefits as well. After all, blueberries are not called “superfoods” for nothing.

Incredible Fame and Fanfare Dissolves into Later Regrets

It’s a long story. My cousin was over for dinner; we got to talking about mayonnaise. One thing led to another. The conversation got heated, and eventually we were shouting.

The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1923.

The National Park Foundation reports that the National Park System spans more than 84 million acres and encompasses 424 sites and units in the United States. In Canada, there are 37 national parks and 10 national park reserves, protecting roughly 336,343 square kilometers of land.

Homeowners’ fasciation with a lush, green lawn is something that has developed over time and is still “growing” strong. According to a 2019 survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, 81 percent of all Americans had lawns and 79 percent said a lawn is an important feature when buying or renting a property.

After a five-year longfought battle by Representative Keith Bell, the 88th Legislature approved in its state budget a total of $573 million in funding to construct a much-needed 250-bed replacement campus at Terrell State Hospital (TSH). Representative Bell began on this mission to improve the Terrell State Hospital immediately after being elected to office in 2019. After countless meetings and correspondence with officials from the City of Terrell, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and other critical stakeholders, the funding for this capital project is finally appropriated.

At the Forney Education Foundation’s meeting on Tuesday, June 20, the Board of Directors set aside a portion of the evening to surprise one of its members. Billie Kasper, who has served as a Board Member since 2006, was honored with a plaque naming her as a Legacy Member of the Forney Education Foundation. Mrs. Kasper is the first female to be given the title of Legacy Member, joining Keith Bell, Robert Dobbs, Rick Wilson, George Brown, Gary Beene, and Wesley Wilson.

Located between Sanderson and Marathon, a Bucee’s art installation has mysteriously reappeared in the West Texas desert, much to the delight of residents and visitors alike. Leadership at Buc-ee’s is unaware of who created the tourist attraction, but are delightfully amused.

Texas-tough, versatile plant provides pops of flaming colors

As the summer break is underway, Crandall ISD teachers and staff are taking advantage of professional development opportunities to sharpen their teaching skills and bring creative ideas into their classrooms. Across the district, teachers and staff are participating in workshops, conferences, and collaborative learning experiences to focus on student engagement and innovative teaching strategies.

In a book I’m reading, the author relates a lesson taught by one of his teachers, who told him, “You can’t shut other people’s mouths.”