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Meet the 2023-24 FHS Percussion Section

Each year the percussion ensemble, under the leadership of Director Riley Warren, participates in Summer Drum Camp. The goal is for the 30 plus members to spend the week getting a head start on the music for the coming marching season.

In Search of the ‘Holy Grail’ of Tomatoes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has funded a new Texas A&M AgriLife Research project expected to bring researchers even closer to developing the “holy grail” of tomatoes. The project is part of an ongoing $16.2 million U.S.

Building Walls

Building mental and emotional walls is a common occurrence. We are used to living with physical walls so this progression is an easy transition. Furthermore, it’s a conditioned response that we learn from others as well as a result of our own experiences.

Kids Can Get Their Game On

Modern children have somewhat different ideas of what constitutes entertainment, especially when compared to youngsters from a generation or two ago.

BBB Tip: Military Consumers – How Scams Target America’s Service Members

Military Consumer Protection Month, recognized every July since 2013, is an opportunity for consumer awareness, enforcement and advocacy groups to focus on the impact of fraudulent or malicious business practices on the military community. In addition to the sacrifices members of the U.S.

Having a Heatwave

“This is the hottest I’ve ever seen Alabama,” said the TV meteorologist, who was sweating so badly his white shirt looked like a Ziplock bag. “I’ve never seen temperatures this high.” If you haven’t heard, a dangerous Alabama heatwave is currently affecting the Southeast.

Mosquito Populations Boom After Rains

A rain event will often soon be followed by an explosion in the mosquito population. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has information on the types of mosquitoes that may appear and tips on how to control or repel them. Sonja Swiger, Ph.D.