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Dina Moon

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

There’s a quotation that circulates around from time to time, the kind where someone picks a background image – maybe the outline of a grove of trees with a moon sketched above, or a retreating wave on a beach that left a whole sand dollar in its haste to depart – with words positioned just so, for...

Some Of You Didn’t Believe Me, But I have more proof of area RATTLESNAKES!

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

The television, internet, and DMN all recently backed up what I have, for many years, proclaimed as FACT to you—THERE ARE RATTLESNAKES IN THIS AREA!

Isela Woolverton

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Isela Woolverton excelled in school despite a difficult home life and soon found herself enrolled in her first year of college. As she began to look at the opportunities around her, Isela decided the best of those opportunities for her was in the U.S. Navy.

Mesquite Announces Russell Wilson As New Fire Chief

News Staff

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

Russell “Rusty” Wilson will become the new Mesquite Fire Chief on Nov.1 and will oversee 206 firefighters and seven stations for a fire department that responded to nearly 19,000 calls for service in 2019.

Three Rights Make a Left

Ken Leonard

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

Saturday was a day to remember. My son TJ came up from Austin to go to Game 6 of the new Globe Life Park in Arlington. For a couple of years, I looked forward to seeing the Texas Rangers play in the new ballpark.

Stopping SARS-CoV-2 Along The Farm-To-Plate Supply Chain

Kay Ledbetter

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

From live cattle entering a packing plant to the consumer’s kitchen table, a Texas A&M AgriLife-led research project aims to develop an accurate way to predict potential contamination with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, throughout the food supply chain.

E-Cigarettes Are Addictive And Usage Among Teens Is On The Rise

News Staff

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

E-cigarette users, including teenagers, may be lulled into a false sense of security when they light up. One common misconception about e-cigarettes is that they are not addictive like traditional cigarettes.

How to Choose the Best Insurance Policy for You

Statepoint

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

It’s never fun to think about the possibility of getting sick or hurt, losing a home, needing extended medical care, or even dying, but these are extremely important topics to confront when planning your financial future.

7 Ways To Be A Good Volunteer

News Staff

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

Volunteering is a fun and rewarding endeavor. Millions of people across globe serve as volunteers, which is a testament to just how rewarding being a volunteer can be. Understanding how to be a good volunteer is the first step toward making the experience enjoyable and effective. 1.

Retail Beef Market Embraces Changes, New Cuts For Consumers

Kay Ledbetter

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

Chuck flap, rib-eye filet, tomahawk steak, Denver or Sierra cuts, flat irons and tri tips – the landscape of the local grocery meat case is changing when it comes to beef cuts, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.