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The World’s Smallest Buc-ees Reappeared in West Texas and a “Cleaning Crew” was Deployed

The World’s Smallest Buc-ees Reappeared in West Texas and a “Cleaning Crew” was Deployed

Located between Sanderson and Marathon, a Bucee’s art installation has mysteriously reappeared in the West Texas desert, much to the delight of residents and visitors alike. Leadership at Buc-ee’s is unaware of who created the tourist attraction, but are delightfully amused.

Lightning Bugs
Lightning Bugs
Lightning Bugs

Lightning Bugs

It’s a quiet night in Avondale. The sun is low in the western sky. The air is lit with lightning bugs. There are a few neighborhood kids, playing in front yards, trying to catch them with Tupperware.

How to Keep Your Lawn Looking Green

How to Keep Your Lawn Looking Green

Homeowners’ fasciation with a lush, green lawn is something that has developed over time and is still “growing” strong. According to a 2019 survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, 81 percent of all Americans had lawns and 79 percent said a lawn is an important feature when buying or renting a property.

Ignite Gardens with Newest Texas Superstar – the Firecracker Plant

The firecracker plant’s blooms provide fiery bursts of color all season long. Their tubular shape are also attractive to hummingbirds. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Mike Arnold)

Ignite Gardens with Newest Texas Superstar – the Firecracker Plant

The firecracker plant’s orange-red, red and coral blooms pop against the bushy green foliage. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Mike Arnold)

Ignite Gardens with Newest Texas Superstar – the Firecracker Plant

(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Mike Arnold) Firecracker plants work well in a variety of ways in landscapes, beds and containers.

Ignite Gardens with Newest Texas Superstar – the Firecracker Plant

Texas-tough, versatile plant provides pops of flaming colors

Did You Know?

The first All-Star game in Major League Baseball was played on July 6, 1933. The game was an effort to make professional baseball more popular, and it remains a beloved event on the MLB calendar today. According to History.com, attendance at professional baseball games fell 40 percent between 1930 and 1933. That decline likely had little to do with the game of baseball and much to do with the Great Depression, which ultimately proved to be the longest depression of the twentieth century. The Great Depression began in 1929 and lasted a decade, and the fallout from the depression was felt in every corner and industry, including professional baseball. Many once-ardent baseball fans, who helped to establish record attendance in the 1920s, could no longer afford tickets during the Great Depression. Arch Ward, sports editor of the Chicago Tribune, was tasked with devising a sporting event that could be held in conjunction with the 1933 World’s Fair. Ward ultimately proposed a game featuring baseball’s biggest stars, and fans were even encouraged to vote for who would play in the game. Several eventual Hall of Famers, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmy Foxx, were voted into the game, which was played at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Nearly 48,000 fans attended the game, which ended with a 4-2 American League victory. Baseball owners and executives took note, and the game has been played nearly every year since 1933, with only war and a global pandemic preventing the league from hosting its annual Midsummer Classic.

What are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke?

Young children are among those more at-risk for a heat-related illness. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

What are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke?

Heat exhaustion can occur when the body heats up faster than its ability to cool down. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Courtney Sacco)

What are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke?

Heat stroke may occur when body temperature exceeds 103 degrees and the body loses its ability to properly regulate its temperature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

What are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke?

During the summer, people tend to spend more time outdoors for longer periods of time, which can lead to a higher risk of a heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Dr. Michael Idemudia Sworn in to Serve on FISD Board of Directors

Dr. Michael Idemudia Sworn in to Serve on FISD Board of Directors

Forney ISD swore in elected members to the Forney ISD Board of Trustees during the Board’s regular monthly board meeting on May 30. Scott Regan and Greg Pharris both won their reelection bid this year and were sworn into a new term. Dr. Michael Idemudia stepped in to finish out the term of Barbara Jo Green. Both Regan and Pharris will serve three years on the Board of Trustees for the current term.

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