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MODERN DAY RENDEZVOUS THIS SATURDAY

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Thu, 03/04/2021 - 05:00

The Rocky Mountain Rendezvous was an annual gathering that began in 1825 at various locations held by a fur trading company at which trappers and mountain men sold their furs and hides and replenished their supplies.

The Advantages of RV Travel

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Thu, 03/04/2021 - 05:00

Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see the sights.

Did You Know? Leaves

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Thu, 03/04/2021 - 05:00

Leaves that fall from trees can be a marvel to behold. But leaves can stain exterior surfaces when they eventually settle on vehicles, concrete driveways, patios, and other surfaces, become wet and/or are not cleaned away in a timely fashion. Leaf stains are caused by tannins in the leaves.

Biologists Examine Winter Weather Impact on Texas Wildlife

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Thu, 03/04/2021 - 05:00

As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations throughout the state have also felt the impact.

The Salt and Light of #SNOVID2021

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Thu, 02/25/2021 - 05:00

As if we weren’t already in the midst of a pandemic, unprecedented times, and the hopes and eagerness that 2021 would bear promises of normalcy, life as we once experienced, then along comes the relentless, unforgiving mother nature creating a statewide panic.

Representative Keith Bell Files HB 1776 Requiring Schools to Offer Course on America’s Founding Principles

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Thu, 02/25/2021 - 05:00

On Wednesday, February 10th, Representative Keith Bell (R - Forney) filed House Bill 1776, requiring school districts to offer an elective course on America’s founding principles, including the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, the Declaration of Independence and the writings of the Founding...

Take Me Back to Tulsa

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Thu, 02/25/2021 - 05:00

The 1920 Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a sight to behold with its multiple newspapers, movie theaters, grocery stores, schools, churches, hotels, medical centers, and nightclubs. Historians credit Tulsa for embodying very progressive racial views.

PRIVATE DANCER: “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”

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Thu, 02/25/2021 - 05:00

I saw the name, TINA TURNER, in the headline of an article and thought to myself, “Oh, no, she can’t be dead—not this wonderful, vivacious, beautiful inside and out, ultra-talented dancer and singer! It seems I just saw her perform the other day, and she can’t be much older than I am!

I Am Getting OLD; I Have Discovered METV, 1136!

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Thu, 02/25/2021 - 05:00

I have noticed that, at least with several of our family members as they have aged to the “golden years,” television shows from their earlier TV-watching days have once again become FAVORITES! Several of my friends have mentioned the same thing about their parents and relatives, too.

“Snow” More Snow

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Thu, 02/25/2021 - 05:00

An historic weather event occurred in Texas the week of February 14-19, 2021. Record setting low temperatures and actual snow fell in most of North Texas with the Forney area receiving a number of inches of snow and personal pictures normally seen in Colorado.