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State Fair creative Arts Winners Announced

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

The State Fair of Texas recently awarded ribbons to winners in the creative arts competition. Several items were included in the sewing and needlework category from the Forney area. In the Junior division Second place award went to Macie Reeves and Third place to Kiana Gaines.

E! Terrell Presents Backtrack Vocals on November 9, 2023

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Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Backtrack Vocals, one of the premier acapella singing ensembles currently touring the US, is bringing familiar hits from every musical genre in a highly entertaining and unique way to the E! Terrell stage at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Jamie, My Jamie

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

She was cool. That was my initial thought when I first met her. She was just cool. It wasn’t her milk-chocolate hair. Or her Poarch Creek skin. Or her quirky mannerisms. Or her loud, Alabamian voice.

Dry Conditions Could Pose Challenges for Waterfowl Hunters This Season

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Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Lingering drought conditions throughout much of Texas could present challenges as waterfowl hunters prepare for the start of the new season.

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

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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?

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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

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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

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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.