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Kate Rogers Selected to Lead the Alamo as Executive Director

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

San Antonian and proven leader Kate Rogers has been selected to lead the Alamo as the Executive Director of the Alamo Trust, Inc (ATI). A proud Texan, Kate comes to ATI with over 20 years of exemplary leadership experience. “Kate is a business leader and a change agent,” Welcome Wilson Jr.

Dallas Arboretum Offers Adventurous Children’s Summer Camps and DIY Garden Explorers Learning Kits

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

Summer camps are returning to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, with registration opening on March 1st. New this year, the Dallas Arboretum offers a blended format featuring on-site, at-home and virtual engagement opportunities for children to learn about science.

Renovating Your Home? How to Protect Your Investment

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

The increased time spent at home during the pandemic has resulted in many people deciding to tackle home renovation projects.

Frohe Ostern!

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

Spring brings many gifts, especially here in the south. The temps begin to warm. Everything gets a dose of Mother Nature’s balayage, rapidly morphing from brown to emerald green. The world is suddenly full of babies.

Laymen’s Corner

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

MUSIC We need to have a little happiness around this country and in our neighborhood. One place to start is with music. There are those who can sing, and those who can play music. Those who cannot do either one of those can hum (when no one can hear).

How Would You Proclaim Jesus’ Resurrection?

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

If Jesus rose from the dead today, how would you announce his resurrection? “I would be screaming,” says Meg, age 9, “‘Jesus is not in the tomb.’ I would be telling everyone in the world. I think everyone would be going crazy over that.

Tips to Raise Earth Conscious Kids

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

Children are never too young to learn the importance of sustainability or begin adopting eco-friendly habits. Earth Day, celebrated April 22, is a great time to get started, and experts say it all starts with playtime.

Making Daylight Saving Time Work for You

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is here, which means you are operating on a brand new schedule. Unfortunately, time changes can cause many negative physical and mental effects on the body -- and be a logistical nuisance to boot!

Stay Safe When Working in the Yard This Spring and Summer

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to pass the time on spring and summer afternoons. A pristine landscape can add value to a property and instill pride in homeowners who put a lot of thought and effort into their lawns and gardens.

Brooklyn Lodge, Grand Lodge of Texas Host Cornerstone Leveling Ceremony at Griffin Elementary

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Thu, 03/25/2021 - 05:00

Last Saturday, March 20, 2021, the Brooklyn Masonic Lodge dedicated a commemorative cornerstone at Forney ISD’s Jerry & Helen Griffin Elementary School.