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Senate Passes Flurry of Major Legislation

Richard Lee

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

In the first full week following the constitutional prohibition on considering legislation in the first 60-days of session, the Senate passed a number of bills at the top of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s priority list.

Tips to Prevent Barn Swallow Nests This Spring

Susan Himes

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin nesting.

Five Things to Know About Raising Backyard Chickens

News Staff

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop.

DONALD RAY HONEYCUTT

News Staff

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

A year or two ago, Dad’s old ’88 Ranger rolled down to the far reach of Trinity Street on my ritual morning “drive around” and pulled into the former Ledbetter house driveway to turn around and head back to “downtown.” A newer pick-up truck slowly pulled up behind me.

Crandall High School Cosmetology Department Offers Inner Beauty Program for All Students

Ted Madden

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

At Crandall ISD, beauty isn’t just about appearances - it’s about confidence, selfcare, and community. The district’s Cosmetology department has launched a new afterschool club, the Inner Beauty Circle, designed to help students feel beautiful inside and out.

Southern Sensation Seedless Grape Named Newest Texas Superstar

Adam Russell Photos Courtesy Of Larry Stein

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

Southern Sensation Seedless grapes’ toughness and disease resistance have made it a table grape option worthy of being called a Texas Superstar plant, said Larry Stein, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture specialist and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural...

ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN B

News Staff

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

WITH LUKE CLAYTON Nobody loves walking a backwoods creek bank, tossing small baits to hungry spawning white bass more than I. The white bass run is eagerly awaited each year by countless anglers.

Don’t Lose Track of Financial Accounts

News Staff

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

For years, people save and invest in 401(k) plans, IRAs and other financial accounts. They wouldn’t lose track of this money, would they? You might be surprised.

Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Forney

News Staff

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

Residents living in and around the Forney, Texas can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical Events From March 1925

News Staff

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:00

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1925. •A military committee in France concludes that Germany committed gross violations of the Treaty of Versailles on March 1.