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Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2024. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality.

Top Eight Usage Mistakes When Using Outdoor Power Equipment

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

As the weather warms and people are coaxed outside to their yards and managed landscapes, it’s time for everyone to remember how to use their outdoor power equipment safely and properly.

Easter Egg Coloring Tips

6 Easter Egg Coloring Tips

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs. Ancient Persians also were believed to paint eggs for Nowruz (Persian New Year).

Easter Trees Make Festive Spring Decorations

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

Easter is here. Did you put up your tree? For those thinking right now that trees are for an entirely different Christian holiday, you are both right and wrong.

Spring is the Time for Texans to ‘Two-Step’ Toward Fire Ant Control

Paul Schattenberg

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

Spring is an ideal time to take the first step to fire ant control, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

National Wrestling Alliance Brings Historic Crockett Cup Tag Team Tournament to Forney

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) proudly announces the return of the prestigious Crockett Cup tag team tournament, set to take place on May 18, 2024, at The OC Theater in Forney, Texas, which is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

How to Improve Muscle Tone

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

Estimates suggest there are more than 650 skeletal muscles in the human body. Muscles perform a variety of functions that are essential to life. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones via tendons and are vital to movement.

What is Holy Week?

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

One need not be Christian to recognize the significance of Easter Sunday to practicing Christians. However, non-Christians may not recognize that the week that precedes Easter Sunday is important and full of meaning as well.

Five Steps to Getting Your Insurance Claim Paid

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

Tips for getting your insurance claim paid: • Make your claim. Submit your claim, along with photos and videos of all damage, to your insurance company or someone else’s company. Start by telephone or email—or go online or use a company app. Keep receipts for all your expenses. • Answer questions.

28th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Begins April 15

News Staff

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:00

Registration remains open until April 1 for those wishing to join more than 1,000 birders who will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament.