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Building Walls

Building mental and emotional walls is a common occurrence. We are used to living with physical walls so this progression is an easy transition. Furthermore, it’s a conditioned response that we learn from others as well as a result of our own experiences.

BBB Tip: Military Consumers – How Scams Target America’s Service Members

Military Consumer Protection Month, recognized every July since 2013, is an opportunity for consumer awareness, enforcement and advocacy groups to focus on the impact of fraudulent or malicious business practices on the military community. In addition to the sacrifices members of the U.S. armed forces and their families make daily, they must also remain on guard against unethical business practices and scams that often target this community with sophisticated, customized tactics. According to a recent BBB study, the military community’s susceptibility to scams dropped in 2022 from 2021, but the median dollar loss for active-duty personnel and military spouses rose 63% and 46% respectively.

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Having a Heatwave

“This is the hottest I’ve ever seen Alabama,” said the TV meteorologist, who was sweating so badly his white shirt looked like a Ziplock bag. “I’ve never seen temperatures this high.”

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NTMWD Honored with Exemplary Source Water Protection Award

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) was recognized by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) as the recipient of its 2023 Exemplary Source Water Protection Award for Large Water Systems. This prestigious honor acknowledges organizations in North America that have successfully developed and are implementing exemplary source water protection programs. The award was presented during the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition in To-ronto, Canada, which took place June 11-14, 2023.

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Kaufman County Law Enforcement Agencies Partner to Address Street Crimes

Kaufman County area law enforcement agencies are proud to partner with the Texas Anti-Gang Center to address street crime issues affecting our region. Through a grant from the State, this partnership includes but is not limited to, providing funding for investigators, prosecutors, equipment, and training as well as leveraging intelligence capabilities and platforms in order to enhance the safety and security of the residents of Kaufman County.

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I Like… Summer

I like summer rain. Not at noon when everyone wants to be outside in the sunshine swimming, if you are lucky enough to be at the beach. But after the sun sets, when the world is dark and lightning brightens the sky only to be followed by the predictable strike of thunder. We count the seconds between the light and sound to guess how far the storm is from us. One thousand one, one thousand two… I like bug bites. They’re the result of spending time outside playing too much croquet or badminton or golf or bocce or wiffle ball. We have so much fun and are so intent on swatting balls (or shuttlecocks) we forget about swatting bugs.

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Time-Honored Wedding Traditions

Weddings are special events that celebrate two individuals’ love for one another. Weddings bring together friends and family to witness couples share vows and devote their lives to each other. Wedding guests recognize that certain components are commonplace in ceremonies and receptions. Perhaps you were once a ring bearer or caught the bouquet? There’s a rich history behind the traditions that feature prominently

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