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WALLENDA—The name meant “High-Wire” and DANGER

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Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

When I was growing up and heard the name, WALLENDA, it could only mean two things—either one or more of the family had successfully performed a walk across the “high wire” really up high and dangerous and had thrilled the audience, or one or more of the family had fallen, often with disastrous...

Final Vote for the County Seat..... .....Or Was It?

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Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

1851—1872½: Kaufman’s “hold” on the County Seat was firm and secure! 1873: Terrell was “founded” on the Texas and Pacific Railroad route and rapidly surpassed Kaufman in population. Talks informally began about moving the county seat. Talks became debates, but nothing was done!

VENISON GUISADO OR STEW?

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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.

Texas Marks 5 Years of Enhanced Efforts Against Aquatic Invasive Species

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Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

After five years of enhanced funding for efforts to protect lakes, rivers, water recreationists and industry from a host of non-native invasive species, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its partners are reporting significant achievements.

Beef, Cattle Prices on the Rise

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.