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A Brief History of Earth Day

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

Earth Day is celebrated each April and draws attention to a range of issues affecting the environment. Earth Day aims to raise awareness in the hope of inspiring change. Earth Day is observed on April 22. According to National Geographic, the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970.

What is That Fuzzy Black Caterpillar?

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

If you’ve been watching your step, there’s a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching their way across roads, sidewalks or yards over the past several weeks. Woollybear caterpillars are common across the U.S.

North Forney Falcon Band Makes School History

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

The North Forney High School Falcon Band competed in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest this past weekend in Rockwall and for the first time in school history, all three of the school’s bands earned first division ratings.

Angie Cooper Named President and CEO of Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB announces Angie Cooper’s appointment as President and CEO, effective immediately. Angie, with the Chamber since 2012, has risen through ranks from Membership Services to Vice President of Operations.

The Door Pregnancy Center Names Jenny Weems to Executive Director Position

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

Jenny Weems has been named Executive Director of The Door Life and Pregnancy Resource Center in Forney, the board of directors announced Feb. 26. Weems brings to the role nearly a decade of experience providing services and resources to those impacted by unplanned pregnancy and domestic violence.

National Gardening Month: Time to Clean Your Garden — or Start One

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

April is National Gardening Month, so if you’re not already a gardener, now is the perfect time to try your hand at developing a green thumb. Experienced gardeners, in addition to “spring cleaning,” may want to learn a new skill or expand the scope of their gardens.

Slow And Steady: A Smart Way To Invest

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

You’ve probably heard stories about fortunate investors who “get in the ground floor” of a new, hot company and quickly make a fortune.

OLDER SPORTMEN HAVE MORE FUN!

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

There was a time back when I was in my twenties and thirties that I thought I would be hanging up my hunting and fishing gear when I reached those magic ‘golden years’.

A Persimmon by Wiki Other Name

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

I read, somewhere, that you have a 50/50 chance of rooting a persimmon tree by placing a blooming persimmon cutting in water. While the odds are acceptable to me, after all - what is the harm if one happens to come across a blooming persimmon twig - the source is vague, at best.

Ask Aunt B

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00

I am looking forward to summer. I am a teacher, and the summers are when I recharge. I will definitely need it after this year.