YEA! School Has Started.....

Staff Writer I was born in October of 1950, and I feel sure that Dad was keeping up with Jackrabbit Football and his office work at Southland Athletic Mfg. Co. before and after benamed ing at the hospital in Terrell as I entered this world.

State Wildfire Preparedness Level Raised to Level 4

The Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity statewide and growing potential for wildfires to become more severe and harder to control.

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th Birthday, Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks.

The New Arrival

There was a lot of excitement in the admissions department a few weeks ago. It was a big day. All the angels were getting their wings ruffled over a big-time celebrity who was checking in. “Did you hear?” said one angel to another. “Today’s the day! She’s coming!” “Who’s coming?

Study Provides New Insights into Type 2 Diabetes

Texas A&M AgriLife Research study shows new areas for potential development of effective therapies New insights into the underlying mechanisms of Type 2 diabetes and novel potential therapeutic targets for the disease were revealed in a recent study by a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Research...

Way Overdue, But Finally HOWLEY Is In!

One of the greatest “miscarriages of justice” (in my humble opinion and thousands, maybe millions, of other Dallas Cowboys followers and fans in general) has finally seen the rightful induction of #54, linebacker, Super Bowl MVP, devoted family man and friend to so many, a humble man of few words,...

What to Do if Your A/C Goes Out Over the Summer

If an A/C unit breaks it can cause numerous problems. Not having A/C over the summer, even just for a few hours, is dangerous. Service technicians in many cities are so overwhelmed this time of year, residents may have to wait a few days to receive help.

Don’t Let Battery Chargers Ignite a Disaster: Top Fire Prevention Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association, local U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1.35 million fires in 2021 – an average of every 23 seconds. These fires resulted in 3,800 civilian deaths and 14,700 reported civilian injuries, but the devastation didn’t stop there.

Milestones and the Meaning of Time

I’m approaching another milestone - as if I needed another one. Soon it will be 1,000 days. I’ve been one thousand days a widow. It sounds like a long time. And it is. But I was married for a much longer time. 33 years, which is by my calculations just over 12,000 days. We had 12,000 days together.

Signs of Drought Stress and What to do About it

A pristine lawn is a source of pride for homeowners. Even the most well-maintained lawns must confront a host of challenges in a given year, and perhaps no challenge is more daunting than drought.