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Autumn Garden Advice: Maintain the Leaves you have, Plan and Plant Ahead

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Some lucky gardens in Texas were blessed with a recent rain around the time the calendar marked the first day of fall. While the rain helped, it didn’t negate the damage drought has done.

Recent Rainfall Could Cause Spike in the Fall Armyworm Population

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Many producers throughout Texas are noticing an increasing fall armyworm population in their rangelands and forages in areas after receiving rainfall over the last few weeks. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts recommend producers be prepared to protect their valuable forages.

Is it OK to Switch Between AC and Heat During the Fall?

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Warm fall days can turn chilly once the sun goes down—enough that you might be tempted to run your air conditioning during the day and then turn on the heat at night.

Kayak of Death – Or How I Lost my Shoe in Michigan

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Funny things happen to me. Some time ago my wife and I were invited to visit some dear friends in Michigan. Steve & Stacey had recently moved into a lovely farmhouse out in the woods of the Wolverine State.

5 Benefits of Game Play for Children

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Parents walk a fine line when trying to determine how much time to allow their kids to engage in game play.

Texas Job Count Reaches Historic Milestone

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Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Texas’ labor market achieved new record highs in September in terms of the job count, number of people employed, and number of people in the civilian labor force.

Representative Keith Bell Files Legislation Aimed at Enhancing Local Governance and Preventing Challenges like Colony Ridge

News Staff

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

In response to the growing demand for resources provided by counties to Special Purpose Districts across Texas, like law enforcement and emergency services, State Representative Keith Bell filed today crucial legislation aimed at safeguarding the interests of our counties and communities while...

Forney City Council Votes to Place City Charter Amendments on November Ballot

News Staff

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

On August 15, 2023, Forney City Council approved Ordinance No. 23-21 ordering a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for the purpose of making several charter amendments.

Halloween is a Day We Get it Right

News Staff

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

“Halloween, a day when we get it right. Strangers come to us beautiful, ugly, odd, or scary, and we accept them without question, compliment them, treat them kindly, and give them good things. Why don’t we live like that?

Larry Golden Places Three Photos at State Fair

News Staff

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

The State Fair of Texas has finished its run. Everyone who had winning photos displayed in the Creative Arts Building will soon be retrieving them. Larry Golden will be picking up three photos. Larry is an avid amateur photographer.