An Amazing Body

In the last year, I’ve been working on appreciation. Appreciating the big things. Appreciating the small things. Appreciating what I have and what I am.

How Parents Can Help Kids Overcome Shyness

Parents typically discover if their children are outgoing or introverted around the time the child is three or four. Kids who stay on the sidelines at parties or hug tightly to their mom or dad’s legs may be shy.

Beware of Scams When Preparing for Winter Storms

Texas residents may be taking action to prepare for another possible winter storm, much like the one that shut down the state in 2021.

Kaufman County PCT. 2 Constable K9 Tina to get Donation of Body Armor

Kaufman County PCT. 2 Constable K9 Tina will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Tina’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Fiona, an amazing pet”.

Life Without Wheels

There are two types of people in this country: those who have a car and those who don’t. There are good reasons for living on each side of the roadway. People without a vehicle often live in areas where public transportation is the norm and street-space is not.

FACT: Forney Academy to Certify Teachers

With its forward and innovative approaches, Forney ISD has launched the new Forney Academy to Certify Teachers, or F.A.C.T., program to help skilled individuals earn their teaching certification. “This is a life-changing program,” Forney ISD Superintendent Dr. Justin Terry said.

Truck Driving Classes Coming to TVCC CDL Training Starting Feb. 28 in Kaufman

Trinity Valley Community College Workforce Education and Continuing Education Department is offering Truck Driving/Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training courses with written skills and hands-on coursework. The written skills courses are scheduled to begin Feb.

With Gardenias In Her Hair

“This is one of the happiest moments of my life, and I want to thank each one of you who had a part in selecting me for one of their awards, for your kindness. It has made me feel very, very humble; and I shall always hold it as a beacon for anything that I may be able to do in the future.

MORE THAN ONE WAY TO PUT PORK IN THE FREEZER

Through the years, I’ve used myriad methods to put wild pork in the freezer. Muzzleloaders, big bore airguns, centerfire rifles and handguns, compound and crossbows, traps, you name it. But until this last week, I had never hunted with anyone using a flintlock to acquire wild pork chops.

How Can Gig Workers Fill the Benefits Gap?

Are you a “gig” worker? If so, you’ve got a lot of company – by some estimates, more than a third of U.S. workers participate in the gig economy as freelancers, independent contractors or moonlighters.