Common Signs of Mental Health or Substance use Disorders in Young Adults

Young adulthood is a period of incredible transition marked by personal growth and a newfound sense of independence. Many young adults confront that transition while simultaneously dealing with a mental health issue or substance abuse disorder.

Potential Warning Signs for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there were more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020.

Six Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Storm Season

While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe.

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Regular readers of this column will attest to the fact that my summer has been defined by two words: home improvement. I was set to start the summer with a new storm door at the front of the house and a walk-in shower at the very back. Both are still undone. But fret not!

Easy Ways to Cut Grocery Costs

Consumers might not think it, but eggs are an expensive commodity. Eggs are just one example of foods that have become significantly more costly over the last year or more. Flour, butter/margarine and dairy products also have become more expensive.

North Texas Food Bank and State Fair of Texas Host “Feed the Need” Food Drive

The State Fair of Texas kicks off on Friday, September 29 and once again will partner with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) to collect food donations to benefit neighbors facing hunger across North Texas.

Forney ISD Dedicates Mary Lou Dewberry Elementary School

On Thursday evening September 21st Forney ISD dedicated Mary Lou Dewberry Elementary School. Mary Lou Dewberry was a Forney ISD paraprofessional for 27 years, who had a huge impact on her students across 4 decades. She was born January 30, 1933 in Forney Texas to James and Annie M. Oliver.

Texas Game Wardens see Rise in Fatalities, Accidents During Labor Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens patrolling water bodies across the state noticed an increase in water-related fatalities and boating accidents compared to last year’s Labor Day holiday weekend.

Texas Employment Reached Historic Highs in August

After continued growth through the month of August, Texas has once again set new records for the number of jobs, number of people employed, and size of the civilian labor force.

Seeds For The Future

Plants are resilient beings. Think about the tiny green leaves sprouting in sidewalk cracks and street edges you’ve seen as you walk past. A tiny spot of soil, a bit of water now and then, and a seed sprouts into a growing, albeit tiny, plant.