Stroke Rising in Young Populations: Here’s What You Need to Know

Often times stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age. In fact, one out of five people who have a stroke are under age 55. A stroke is a brain attack that occurs when blood vessels in the brain are blocked or burst.

Kendall Davis Named to the Graceland University Spring 2023 Honors List

The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2023 spring term have been announced, and Kendall Davis of Forney, TX, has been named to the honors list. Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Congratulations, Kendall!

Make Some Happy Noise

The snap of a flag flying in the wind makes a crisp sound. The applause at the end of a performance makes a thundering sound. And the movement of students leaving a school hallway at the end of the day creates a fading-to-silence sound.

ROLAND TYLER will continue to WORSHIP, SERVE, and SAVOR.....

Conclusion Jennifer Carter: I remember when I was little that I would go to Roland’s with my Grandmother to “get her hair done” like “everyone else” in town did!

TPWD Stresses Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”

Summer is just around the corner and that means Texans will be heading out to the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy water recreation to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species.

Only Read about Rick Hoyt…..

Most of you are probably saying, “Who is Rick Hoyt?” I (Themer) had not heard of him until I accidentally glanced at a “blurb” on the e-mail screen while I was preparing to write a column one morning.

I Became 20 Years Younger Not Long Ago!

Granddaughter Ella’s dance competition had a long break between morning and evening sessions, so Viv and I decided to eat locally before heading home for a rest and then returning to the Convention Center in Mesquite (the rodeo arena area).

Brown Recluse Spider: Fact vs. Fiction and Tips for Prevention

Any spider can disturb a quiet night or a piddly daytime chore around the house. But the words “brown recluse spider” can elicit an even higher level of anxiety and even fear.

TPW Commission Approves Purchase of Fairfield Lake State Park

During Thursday’s public meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park.

Five Tips to Protect Your Home From Mosquitoes This Summer

Warmer temperatures and rain means mosquito season is underway in most of the state. With an increase in mosquitoes comes an increase in bites. While these insects pose a big annoyance for Texans, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist Sonja Swiger, Ph.D.