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Beating the Summer Heat

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the possibility of heat stress or even heat stroke. But there are ways to avoid getting “overheated” this summer, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Did You Know?

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

A day spent in the great outdoors can expose people to unparalleled beauty and offer the ability to view wildlife not readily encountered elsewhere.

How to Conserve Energy While Keeping the AC on

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Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption.

Don’t Get Caught Up with the Crowd

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Many problems we have could be avoided or minimized if more people refused to follow the crowd. Group behavior often instills fear and panic as it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Regardless of reality, the crowd is led with false premises. They then behave as if what they are being told is true.

Water Saving Tips for Lawn Care

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Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Even though we have been very blessed over the last few weeks with intermittent showers, we are still behind our normal rain fall. Despite that, we should all be good stewards of our most precious natural resource - WATER!

Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” to Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

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Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

With Memorial Day and summertime quickly approaching, and Texans will be getting out on the water.

Experts Say Texas is Ready for Latest COVID-19 Uptick but Advise Caution

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Thu, 05/26/2022 - 05:00

Texas and the rest of the U.S. are experiencing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases — but health experts say not to panic, noting that the most recent infections seem to be less deadly and that the state is now better prepared than it’s ever been.

Forney ISD Students Earn Scholarships to AFJROTC Cyber Academy

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Thu, 05/26/2022 - 05:00

Four Forney ISD Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets were selected to receive scholarships for the third annual AFJROTC Cyber Academy. The four cadets are Cadet Amber Gomez, Cadet Ashley Gomez, Cadet Michelle Johanson, and Cadet Ryan Zanolini from Forney High School.

She’s a Brick (House)

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Thu, 05/26/2022 - 05:00

Somewhere in my attic, there is a brick. You’d never know. I mean, it’s the shape of a brick, indeed. There are only so many ways to disguise a rectangle. At first glance, it resembles a loaf of bread.

Why Do We Sin?

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Thu, 05/26/2022 - 05:00

Sin is “a bad habit” that “just comes naturally,” say Leslie and Emily, both age 12. Sin is more than a bad habit, and it didn’t always come naturally. It’s a choice that began in the Garden of Eden.