TVCC Offers Free Medicare Workshops

Trinity Valley Community College Continuing Education is excited to offer free Medicare Educational workshops in the spring of 2025.

Did You Know?

Children need physical activity as part of their overall health regimen. How much physical activity a child needs varies with age.

Texas Residents Report $10 Million Lost to Scams in 2024

Through an analysis of over 6,000 BBB Scam Tracker reports submitted by Texas residents throughout 2024, Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas found record-setting losses and new strategies across a variety of scam types.

East Texas Arboretum to Host Bouquet Building Workshop

Looking for a memorable Valentine’s Day surprise? The East Texas Arboretum is excited to host a Bouquet Building Workshop on Saturday, February 8th, at 11:00 AM.

Vegan Diets on the Rise

The popularity of vegan diets is on the rise as people increasingly turn to plantbased eating. According to Soylent, a soy-based meal replacement beverage company, the number of vegans exceeded 9.7 million in the United States in 2019.

City of Forney Seeks Public Input on Proposed Bridge Locations

In the November 2022 election, Forney voters approved Proposition E, allocating $52.7 million for road and infrastructure upgrades.

Texas Secretary of State: Texas Started 2025 with 2.9 Million Business Entities

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas began the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas. As of January 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities — 125,329 more than last year.

Local Dementia Care Workshop Offers Transformative Skills for Caregivers

A four-part workshop is being offered in Terrell, aimed at enhancing dementia care through hands-on training and proven techniques.

Snowflakes? No Flakes?

Every time there is a winter weather watch or warning, school districts go into “do we cancel? mode”. I also have to make the decision to open or close depending on the weather. Many people may complain about the closures, but I applaud the decision to err on the side of caution.

The Feel of a Real Newspaper

Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper. SoySeal ink. Still warm. It’s a unique scent. I grew up throwing newspapers. Not on a bicycle.