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Warning Signs You or a Loved One is Being Stalked

News Staff
Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00
Most people likely do not pause to consider they could be a victim of stalking. Stalking might seem something more out of the plot of a movie rather than real life. However, according to the Stalking Resource Center, approximately 7.5 million people are stalked each year in the United States.

Tips to Rebound After a fun New Year’s Eve

News Staff
Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00
New Year’s Eve is a popular night to go out on the town. It’s customary to usher in a new year with friends and family members, and such gatherings tend to run late as celebrants anxiously await the stroke of midnight.
First Presbyterian Church Dedicates New Building

First Presbyterian Church Dedicates New Building

First Presbyterian Church Dedicates New Building

News Staff
Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:00
Forney’s First Presbyterian Church recently dedicated the church’s new Community Center, which opened this fall. The 6618 square foot building is adjacent to the main sanctuary building, which was completed in 2006.

The Shortest Day, The Longest Night

News Staff
Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:00
The Winter Solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere.
Inspiring Ideas for Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers

Inspiring Ideas for Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers

Inspiring Ideas for Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers

News Staff
Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:00
It’s unlikely that anyone aspires to be a last-minute holiday shopper. Putting off holiday shopping until the last minute can make for a stressful home stretch to the season, and there’s no guarantee store shelves won’t already be picked clean or that gifts purchased online will arrive on time.
Mistletoe: Is the Christmas Plant Friend or Foe?

Mistletoe: Is the Christmas Plant Friend or Foe?

Mistletoe: Is the Christmas Plant Friend or Foe?

News Staff
Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:00
Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near, but, it can be an unwelcome intruder when found in your trees, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist.
Cedar Fever Season Begins in Texas

Cedar Fever Season Begins in Texas

Cedar Fever Season Begins in Texas

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Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:00
It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you.