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Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Planning on retiring single? You aren’t alone. Nearly 22 million Americans age 65 and older were unmarried in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, representing 41.5% of those in that age category. And for women, it’s more likely to be the case.

Mesquite Dedicates Municipal Center in Honor of George A. Venner, Sr.

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

The City of Mesquite’s Municipal Center, located at 1515 N. Galloway Avenue and that is home to most of the city’s administrative operations, is now the George A. Venner, Sr. Municipal Center. The announcement was made at a special presentation during the April 19 City Council meeting.

CAMPFIRE QUAIL AND DRESSING, THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE!

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Through the years, I have often prepared a Dutch Kettle quail recipe that I learned from my friend, the late outdoors writer Bob Hood. This recipe is simple and we often prepared it for lunch after morning quail hunts.

Chores Adolescents Can Tackle to Help Busy Moms

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Working mothers are as busy as ever. A recent survey from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics found that women spend an average of more than two hours per day on household activities like interior cleaning and preparing meals.

Safety First With DIY Electrical Work

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Home improvement projects can help homeowners transform their homes. Such projects are costly, but many homeowners save money by doing some, if not all, of the work themselves.

Tips to Avoid Bringing Job Stress Home to the Family

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

The lines between work and home life can easily become blurred. Such lines became even more blurry during the pandemic, when many children did not attend school in person while their parents worked from home exclusively.

Free Rides to all Vaccination Locations

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointment to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Senior Connect Launches Emergency Fund Campaign for Meals on Wheels of Kaufman County

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

Senior Connect, the nonprofit agency that oversees Kaufman County Meals on Wheels, and its board of directors have launched an emergency fund campaign due to the unprecedented demand for services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Moss to Lead North Forney Band Program

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

On April 16, Forney ISD approved the hiring of Steven Moss as the new band director for North Forney High School. Moss joins the Forney Family with an impressive and successful 20 year history as a music educator and fine arts administrator in Texas Public Schools. “We are excited to have Mr.

The Merry Month of May

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

There is something magical about the first day of a month being on a Saturday--and May is almost always a magical month! The growth of new flowers and leaves bring forth the promise of food for the body and flowers for the soul.