Defining Death and Rebirth

As many readers know, I am a widow. I lost my husband, and it’s caused predictable struggles. He’s gone; I’m here and that leaves a conundrum that I’ve grappled with for the last 22 months.

A Free Medical Clinic Opened in Rural East Texas. Thousands Poured in for help.

By Kim Krisberg and David Leffler, Public Health Watch Juanita Franklin, 58, the woman who had seen the clinic’s sign on her way to volunteer at church, was among the clinic’s first patients. She and her husband, Kevin, had spent eight years trying to find consistent care for his prostate cancer.

Local Student Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalist

Emily Quentin, daughter of Chris and Kindra Quentin, was recently named a National Merit Semifinalist. Quentin, a senior this year, has been a homeschool student for the last nine years.

Crandall ISD Celebrates Teachers for World Teachers Day, October 5

Teachers cultivate the minds of their students and help guide them through aspects of life. Wednesday, October 5th is World Teachers Day. It is a day when international teachers are given a big thank you for all their hard work.

Learning by Hand Thanks to a Grant

Recognizing different learning styles among the students in a classroom is one of the many skills a great teacher possesses. And then incorporating the styles into the lesson plans takes greater skill. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

2023 Texas State-Fish Art Contest Now Open for Entries

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce it is accepting entries for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28.

Texas AgriLife Extension Disaster Response Agents Assist in Florida

Seven Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, agents with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service have been deployed to Fort Meyers, Florida, in response to Hurricane Ian relief efforts.

Loretta, We Miss You

Nashville is screamingly busy today. This swollen town almost looks like New York, or L.A. Except for all the out-of-towners in cowboy hats and tennis shoes. I come from cow-people. We had an expression for folks like this: All hat and no cattle.

Texas Pumpkin Yields Down, Demand Sky High

Texas pumpkin producers experienced a second sub-par season in a row, as drought conditions led to fewer management issues, but lower yields, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. However, lower yields were translating into higher prices and demand.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire.