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The Goodbye

Sean Dietrich

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

Jack was laid to rest today at 12 p.m. sharp. It was a small service in the Peterson’s backyard. There were folding chairs. Jack’s pinewood box was decorated with white flowers and his favorite chew toys. It was an exemplary summer day. The East Texas sky was powder blue. A suffocating 103 degrees.

Mesquite Begins Trash Cart Program

News Staff

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

Last summer, the Mesquite City Council passed revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance in accordance with the actions recommended by the Clean City Initiative Committee.

How to Plan a Backyard Vacation Need to stay near home this summer? Enjoy a staycation in your yard!

News Staff

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

Your backyard, always a great for your health and well-being, can do even more for families this summer by being a place to hold a staycation.

Don’t Make Your AC Work Too Hard

News Staff

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

Summertime seems to be getting hotter every year, and this summer is no exception. Farmers Electric Cooperative wants to help you stay cool this summer. Here are some tips to make sure your HVAC system runs efficiently during this heat wave. •Call an air conditioning tech.

BBB Warning: Beware Scholarship Scams When Searching for Financial Aid

News Staff

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

With the passing of the June 30 federal FAFSA deadline, many students are searching and applying for grants and scholarships to fund their college education.

How to Make Grilling Healthier

News Staff

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of summer more effectively than grilled foods. Grilling is a beloved tradition, but it’s not necessarily the healthiest way to eat.

Simple Ways to Lessen Your Financial Load After 50

News Staff

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

By the time people reach their fiftieth birthday, many have begun to imagine what their life in retirement may look like.

A RECIPE FOR CATFISH

With Luke Clayton

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 05:00

The drill for catching channel catfish in numbers this time of year is pretty basic-feed them and they will come! I’ve written enough words about catching catfish to fill a very large book through the years, and I’ve caught and cooked my share.

Pizza Hut Murders – Cold Cases Resolved

News Staff

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney (KCCDA) Erleigh Norville Wiley and the Terrell Police Department (TPD) announced today the convictions of Bianca Newman, Justin Prox, Darrius Hubbard, and Anthony Holliman in the Pizza Hut murders.

Fishing is Great at Lake Ray Hubbard

Outdoors With Luke Clayton

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

As guide Brandon Sargent eased his big guide boat out of the breakwaters at Sapphire Bay Marina on Lake Ray Hubbard, the sun was just beginning to light up the eastern sky.