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VENISON GUISADO OR STEW?

VENISON GUISADO OR STEW?

VENISON GUISADO OR STEW?

News Staff
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00
One day this past week my wife saw me out behind the house at my little cabin, working around the cooking fire pit. “What you up to?” she called out from the house. “Not sure but I have some cubed venison steak and wild pork, going to make something ‘Mexican’.” “Well, WHAT?” She continued to quiz.
Beef, Cattle Prices on the Rise

Beef, Cattle Prices on the Rise

Beef, Cattle Prices on the Rise

News Staff
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00
Stronger-than-normal seasonal demand for beef is driving fed cattle prices upward, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Seasonal beef demand historically rises in the spring, especially leading up to grilling season, which kicks off Memorial Day, said David Anderson, Ph.D.
We Toured Bluebonnet Trail in Ennis—Great Day!

We Toured Bluebonnet Trail in Ennis—Great Day!

We Toured Bluebonnet Trail in Ennis—Great Day!

News Staff
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00
“Hey, Honey, do you want to take a trip to Ennis to travel the BLUEBONNET TRAIL?” “Sure, Dear, if you do.” And, it was a “plan,” only briefly put “on pause” until the Covid Vaccine Reaction eased after a day or two.
Cardettes Showgirls Bring Home Two National Championships

Cardettes Showgirls Bring Home Two National Championships

Cardettes Showgirls Bring Home Two National Championships

News Staff
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00
Trinity Valley Community College added two more national championship trophies to their collection of hardware Sunday. The Cardettes Showgirls earned championships in the Open Pom and Open Team divisions at the DTU & College Classic Nationals competition in Orlando, Florida.
Dallas Arboretum Celebrates Earth Day with Activities on April 22 and 24

Dallas Arboretum Celebrates Earth Day with Activities on April 22 and 24

Dallas Arboretum Celebrates Earth Day with Activities on April 22 and 24

News Staff
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00
WHO/WHAT: In honor of Earth Day, guests are invited to be outdoors in nature at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. On Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m., Window to the Wild Bird Show performs, and visitors are invited to spend the day outdoors connecting with nature.
Congressman Gooden Sponsors Legislation to Ban Funding for Vaccine Passports

Congressman Gooden Sponsors Legislation to Ban Funding for Vaccine Passports

Congressman Gooden Sponsors Legislation to Ban Funding for Vaccine Passports

News Staff
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00
Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) has sponsored the No Taxpayer Funding for Vaccine Passports Act, which was introduced by Rep. Matthew Rosendale (R-MT). The legislation prohibits the use of federal funds for the implementation of a vaccine passport system.
Voters Would Have to Approve Police Budget Cuts Under Bill Approved by Texas Senate

Voters Would Have to Approve Police Budget Cuts Under Bill Approved by Texas Senate

Voters Would Have to Approve Police Budget Cuts Under Bill Approved by Texas Senate

News Staff
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00
The Texas Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would prevent local governments from cutting their law enforcement budgets without voter approval. It was the Legislature’s most substantial move yet in a political war over police funding in Texas that was sparked last summer.
Falcons Baseball Sweeps West Mesquite, Moves Closer to Playoffs

Falcons Baseball Sweeps West Mesquite, Moves Closer to Playoffs

Falcons Baseball Sweeps West Mesquite, Moves Closer to Playoffs

News Staff
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00
After sweeping through the first three weeks of the district season against Royse City, Mesquite Poteet and Forney, three of the better teams in District 13-5A, the North Forney Falcons received a bit of a reprieve last week when they took on the West Mesquite Wranglers (5-17-1 overall; 0-8 in...