Dry Spell, Drought Deepens Across Texas

Soil moisture levels continue to decline in most areas of the state after a months-long dry spell as warm-season crop plantings and preparations increase.

Advanced Degrees are Growing in Popularity

Many college grads are continuing their educations after earning bachelor’s degrees. Roughly 13.1 percent of American adults have an advanced degree, which is up from 8.6 percent in 2000, according to findings from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Eductional Attainment in the United States: 2018.

Texas Association of Appraisal Districts Issues Guidance

Thursday March 17th the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts announced historic growth in Texas real estate values. According to the association, regions around the state have seen increases in values between 20-50% since last year.

Community Invited to Open House of County Pet Adoption Center

Bring your family and friends to be a part of a very exciting milestone moment in Kaufman County. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 5, 2022, as we celebrate the Grand Opening/Open House of the Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center.

How Young Children’s Vocabularies Benefit from Being Read To

A recent study from researchers at The Ohio State University found that the disparity between the number of words young children who are frequently read to have heard compared to those who have not been read to is significant.

Why Did God Command Us Not To Lie?

“The first lie detector was made from Adam’s rib, and it hasn’t been improved on since,” writes humorist James Hefley. According to Heather, age 11, there’s a more accurate lie detector: “Your conscience will bother you. You think nobody knows, but God knows. So you shouldn’t lie.”

Did You Know?

The demand for qualified, talented nurses figures to grow in the years to come. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than half a million nurses are expected to retire by 2022.

The World of Wordle

There’s a new game sweeping the Internet. It’s called Wordle and the premise is pretty simple. You get six chances to correctly guess, ascertain and or sleuth out a random, five-letter word.

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Executive Director to Retire

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terry McCullar is retiring at the end of April. McCullar has served as the Chamber’s Executive Director for more than 24 years.

A NEW WAY TO SEAFOOD

Whether you’re celebrating a weekend meal with loved ones or simply looking for a way to bring your family to the table at the same time, seafood night can make dinnertime a special treat.