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TPWD Accepting 2022-23 Drawn Hunt Permit Applications

News Staff

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

New opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program, now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 62 hunt categories.

Mendon, Missouri

Sean Dietrich

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

Mendon, Missouri. Population 171. There’s really nothing here. The tiny town is located off Route 11, just south of Yellow Creek. You’re three hours west of Saint Louis, two hours east of Kansas City. It’s quiet. No attractions. No major landmarks.

Native Bees Need Love Too!

Susan Himes

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert wants people to better understand and appreciate our native bee pollinators.

North Texas Municipal Water District To Expand South Mesquite Creek Regional Wastewater Plant

News Staff

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

At their Regular Meeting held on June 23, 2022, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors approved an amendment in the amount of $11.9M to the Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Archer Western Construction to begin construction activities for the South...

Texas State Parks Share Six Tips for Staying Safe on the Trails

News Staff

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

As we enjoy the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas State Parks to enjoy time outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported by this time last year.

Yellow Garden Spiders Good for Yards, Gardens

News Staff

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:00

Garden spiders may look scary, but they are a friend of gardeners and help keep insect populations in check around the house.

Forney High School Drum Line Begins Preparation for Fall

Larry Golden

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 05:00

2021-22 was a banner year for the Forney High School Band. Already students are looking forward to the coming year. For some students, the new band season started the last week of June.

Lone Star CASA to Host Annual Clay Shoot on August 20th

News Staff

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 05:00

Lone Star CASA announced that its Annual Clays for CASA Clay Shoot will be held on August 20th at the Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell, TX to benefit children of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties for its 7th year Clays for CASA is a fun and exciting clay shoot competition, with opportunities to sponsor and...

ALL BREAM ARE SUNFISH BUT NOT ALL SUNFISH ARE BREAM

Outdoors With Luke Clayton

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 05:00

I’m about to open a box of worms with this week’s column (pun intended). I love catching and eating what I and most folks call ‘perch’ or bream. Light tackle, a long shank ‘perch’ hook, a box of worms, and we are ready to go ‘perch’ fishing, right?

Sgt. Ray Gish

News Staff

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 05:00

Sgt. Ray Gish gives his last salute at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana on July 8, 2022 at 0900 hours, for Major General Frank A. Armstrong, Jr., 805th Air Base Group, June 16, 1952.