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Analysis: Is the Texas Capitol a Government Building or a Petri Dish?

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

The Texas Capitol, where lawmakers gather every two years to pass laws, write budgets and argue politics, has a new function in 2021: It’s the incidental scene of a large public health experiment, a human-scale science fair exhibition of intense social interaction during a pandemic.

At a Crossroads? Consider a Career in Healthcare as a Home Caregiver

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

Considering a career change? You’re in good company -- 18 percent of the deskless workforce who had a job during COVID-19 plan to leave for better benefits or job security, according to a recent survey by Quinyx.

What Would You Change In The New Year?

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

“I would like to change my bedtime on New Year’s Eve,” says Tyler, 11. “I usually go to bed at 10 p.m., but I would like to stay up all night. I would have a great time because we would first party, second play video games and third eat a lot!

Prescribed Burn of Dormant Vegetation at NTMWD Wetland

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will be performing prescribed burns to address brush and excessive vegetative thatch at the East Fork Water Reuse Project (Wetland) in Kaufman County.

Precautions That Can Keep Wedding Guests Safe During the Pandemic

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

Happy couples planning to tie the knot in 2020 confronted a challenge they likely never saw coming. While many couples fear inclement weather on their wedding days, 2020’s prospective brides and grooms had to contend with something far more fearful than rain clouds.

How to Plan a Winter Wedding

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

Weddings take place throughout the year, but some months have traditionally proven more popular times of year for happy couples to tie the knot. Summer was long known as the most popular season for weddings, but that trend has shifted in recent years.

Why a Tech Career Might Be Right for You

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

If you have an interest in innovation, a passion for helping people and the confidence to let your creativity shine, there are exciting and rewarding career opportunities available to you in technology in almost every industry.

The Role Different Vitamins Play

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle.

A Texas Lawmaker Worked With the State Restaurant Association to Draft an Alcohol-To-Go Bill. His Wife Lobbies for the Group.

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

Texas lawmakers are pushing to permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol for pickup and delivery orders, which Gov. Greg Abbott allowed with an emergency waiver starting in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. State Rep.

Born Today, January 21, He Was Not Just Another “Pretty Face!”

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

STEVE REEVES was born on this date in 1926 in Glasgow, Montana, and was still a young boy when his father was killed in a farming accident. Soon, the family moved to Oakland, California, where he developed an interest in “body-building” while he was in high school.