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8 Tips for a Successful Home Renovation

Statepoint

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Thinking of remodeling your home? From safety and security to product and contractor selection, there are many factors to consider. Follow these eight remodeling tips to help minimize hassles during a renovation: 1. Create a budget. Create a project budget and set a spending limit.

FISD Trustees Recognize All State Student Athletes and Trainers

Forney Isd

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Several student athletes and trainers were recognized at the February Board of Trustees meeting for earning Academic All-State Recognition. The students listed below were recognized at the board meeting.

6 Reasons to Start a Home Healthcare Career After Age 50

Statepoint

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealistic. However, industry experts say that it’s actually a great time for those in this age bracket to consider making the leap.

Foods That Can Positively Affect Mood

News Staff

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. Whether it’s the weather, waking up on the wrong side of the bed or another variable, various factors can have an adverse affect on a person’s mood. Food is one factor that can have a positive effect on mood.

The Benefits of Organic Agriculture

News Staff

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they’re buying appliances, books, clothing, or any of the myriad necessities of daily life, consumers have a wealth of products to choose from. An abundance of options also is available at the grocery store.

THE WINTER WOODS

With Luke Clayton

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

For one who spends time outdoors through all the seasons in pursuit of fish and game and the simple elation of being ‘out there’, I must admit I love the dead of winter best of all.

Wildlife Experts Ask for Public Help in Reporting Bat Mortality Events

News Staff

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Last winter, White-nose Syndrome (WNS) was detected in bats in 18 counties in central Texas and the disease has continued to spread.

Chronic Wasting Disease

News Staff

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neurological disease in deer, elk, moose and other members of the deer family, known as “cervids.”

Big Bass are Back as Lake Austin Produces Second Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Entry of 2021

News Staff

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

In less than a week, the second Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season was reeled in at Lake Austin Thursday evening January 14. Angler CJ Oates, from Lago Vista, Texas, caught the 13.02-pounder just a few days after “ShareLunker 586” was claimed at Sam Rayburn.

Texas State Park Rangers to Stream Live Black History Month Programs Throughout February

News Staff

Fri, 02/12/2021 - 05:00

Park rangers from around Texas, including the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Outreach Program and the Texas Outdoor Family staff, are debuting a new series of virtual programs celebrating Black History throughout the month of February.