Two Local Residents Now Millionaire

Within the last two months, two local residents have claimed top prizes from the Texas Lottery. Both winners, of $3 million in November and $1 million in December, have elected to remain anonymous.

Prescribed Burn of Dormant Vegetation at NTMWD Wetland

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.

Master Sergeant David Flaishans

Born and raised in Trenton, Michigan, David Flaishans enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 18. He did not want to attend college at that time because, in his words, young Dave was a student who did not really apply himself.

Seniors: Get Your Flu Shot – It’s Important!

Getting vaccinated for the flu is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the strain on the healthcare system and keep hospital beds and other medical resources available for people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Are Calculators Good or Bad for Helping Kids Learn Math?

If you remember your teachers and parents telling you not to rely too heavily on calculators, you may be inclined to pass on the same mindset to your own children.

Keep Kids Safe From Medicines Around the House This Cold and Flu Season

During the cold and flu season and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be more medicines in homes being used to treat all kinds of symptoms. It is important to remember that you can keep curious kids safe by keeping medicine up and away and out of sight and reach.

Honeymoon Registry

Many couples who are planning to get married have lived together during the engagement period or even longer. A Pew Research Center study found that about two-thirds of married adults who lived with their spouses before they were married say they saw cohabitation as a step toward marriage.

The Origins of Baby New Year

Excitement for a new year abounds on January 1. Baby New Year is one of the more recognizable symbols of the New Year’s holiday, particularly in print advertisements and television commercials. Perhaps you’ve wondered what role Baby New Year plays in the celebration?

The Power of Adversity

Adversity is part of life. There is no way to avoid it. Although adversity may seem unpleasant, avoiding it inhibits your development. The more challenges you face, the more you are prepared for challenge. Instead of shunning adversity, welcome it as a growth opportunity.

Home for Christmas

After more than 100 days in the hospital battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 14-year-old Elyse Spurgeon of Forney received one of the Christmas blessings she and her family had so earnestly hoped for. Her doctors gave her the approval to come home!