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Expectations are for the 2023 Texas wine grape season to produce a quality vintage despite some challenges here and there, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns

A Few People Are Scoundrels!

In a heartwarming display of commitment to education and community development, Walker Elementary School in Crandall ISD was presented with a check for $711 by 7-11 (on I-20 at FM741) during their Grand Opening event. The donation was made as part of the renowned Project A-Game initiative, which strives to provide enriching opportunities for the comprehensive growth of young individuals through a blend of education and recreational engagement.

1st Heart Valves, Now KIDNEYS!

Fall and winter are prime seasons for scholastic athletes. Two of the more popular sports fans can enjoy this time of year include rugby and American football. These games share many similarities, but they also have some notable differences.

National Root Beer Float Day is celebrated each year in August. The day is a great chance to dig into a frosty sensation, but root beer floats are ideal just about any time of year.

Steve Howie, Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator, has received a crucial update regarding the potential waterway contamination issue that arose in the wake of the fire at the Sherwin Williams company in Garland on August 7. Since that fire, contaminants from fire suppression chemicals have posed a threat to waterways spanning from Duck Creek in Garland to the East Fork of the Trinity River in Kaufman County.

Insulation can go a long way toward making a home more comfortable. Insulation reduces the transfer of heat from indoors and outdoors so homes stay more comfortable in both the winter and summer. Insulation also can block exterior noise. A properly insulated home is a must, particularly in the wake of rising energy costs. Insulation will help a home be more energy efficient.

Sept. 2-4 are Kelley Family Days Providing Free Entrance to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden with Paid Admission

A cool and rainy spring means that despite aboveaverage summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1.

A room addition can be a worthy project that makes a home more livable. A host of factors will affect the cost of a room addition, but the experts at HomeAdvisor estimate that such a project can cost as much as $150,000. The size of the new room, the location of the home, the materials used to build the room, and a number of variables unique to the existing home will affect the final cost of an addition. An online calculator can provide some basic estimates about the final cost of a room addition, but homeowners are best served by contacting various contractors and receiving multiple estimates to get the most accurate idea of what the cost layout will be to add a room to their homes. Though the sticker price of a room addition may shock some homeowners, it’s worth noting that such projects provide a good return at resale. In fact, the “Cost vs. Value Report 2021” from Remodeling magazine found that a midrange primary suite addition with an initial cost of $156,741 had a resale value of nearly $86,000.

Do you conquer problems or do they conquer you? It’s attitude that determines whether you are a victor or a victim. Your age, education, financial status, or social standing don’t matter. There are victors and victims from every background. Victors are not special. They are not better than others. Victors know “they can” whereas victims are convinced “they can’t.”