Lifestyle

SUMMER ‘BACK IN THE DAY’

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

I have often visited with my grandkids about how life was in rural Red River County back in the late fifties and early sixties when I was growing up. It was an entirely different world back then, one much simpler and I guess by today’s standards, somewhat harder.

Research Shows Similarities in Hunters, Animal Rights Advocates

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

Animal rights advocates and hunters may have more in common than they think when it comes to nature conservancy, according to a newly published study by a Texas A&M AgriLife researcher.

Buster Automotive Celebrates 40 Years

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

Buster Automotive celebrated 40 years of business in Forney on June 15, 2021. A family-owned and operated garage, Buster Automotive got its start at the suggestion of a family member who asked Charles Buster to consider using his experience in the industry to open an automotive shop in Forney.

What is the deal with RICK CARLISLE?

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

I remember the first year of the Dallas Mavericks and how ecstatic I was when I could sit out by the “wash-house” with my radio plugged into the outdoor outlet and listen to the first game of the ’80-‘81season for this expansion club in the NBA and continue to follow them for 15 wins and 67 losses...

3 Ways to Protect Your Houseplants From Bugs

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

If you have recently started or expanded a houseplant collection, congratulations! You’ve improved your indoor air quality and have added life and vibrancy to your home. At the same time however, your indoor garden may be attracting bugs that can harm your precious plants and annoy you.

Heat Stress a Major Concern During Summer

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

With the increase in outdoor temperatures also comes an increase in the possibility of heat stress — possibly even heat exhaustion or heatstroke — but there are some steps you can take to help beat the heat, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

How Consumers Can Show Their Support for Local Businesses

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

The road back to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic figures to have some twists and turns.

Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

The state veterinary diagnostic laboratory, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, stands ready for the increase in chronic wasting disease, CWD, testing needs due to an increase in CWD cases in Texas.

Do You Believe in the Existence of ZOMBIES?

News Staff

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 05:00

“Well, no one told me about her/The way she lied/Well, no one told me about her/ How many people cried. But it’s too late to say you’re sorry/How would I know?/Why should I care?/ Please don’t bother trying to find her/She’s not there.

It was Striesand in the Kitchen with a Tree Limb

News Staff

Thu, 07/01/2021 - 05:00

Ask anyone worthy of the title of herbalist to vote on most drool worthy cinematic kitchen, and we’ll all chime in with the same answer. Did you like how I did that? Yeah, so I’m no herbalist.