Often times stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age. In fact, one out of five people who have a stroke are under age 55.
The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2023 spring term have been announced, and Kendall Davis of Forney, TX, has been named to the honors list.
The snap of a flag flying in the wind makes a crisp sound. The applause at the end of a performance makes a thundering sound. And the movement of students leaving a school hallway at the end of the day creates a fading-to-silence sound.
Roland’s posting on his door letting folks know of his retirement.
Roland (5/23/23) gathering some souvenirs of his lengthy tenure in the old Rabbit Hut Restaurant that became High Stylers Beauty Salon for about half a century!
The old Rabbit Hut/High Stylers Beauty Salon stands empty and alone.....
Roland presented Don Themer with this bottle from his display case on May 23 to place in the Spellman Museum and said Mick Spellman had asked him to purchase another one for him. Mr. Tyler said the rum was used on Mick’s hair and skin as a lotion.
Roland sits back for a long and well-deserved rest!
Roland Tyler, Boy Scouts Leader, about mid-1980s
Worship his Lord—Serve his Community—Savor this Life’s Blessings
When confronting a problem. I’ve always been told to gain perspective by thinking about how important this issue will be in five years. It’s a useful exercise.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) exists to recognize fishing excellence in Texas, and to further that purpose, TPWD staff recently completed a revitalization initiative for the program. The ARP was established in 1971 and maintains the fish record lists for all public and private waterbodies across the state, inspiring anglers to get outside and enjoy the water.
Teachers will often believe in students until they believe in themselves. The most impactful teachers establish and maintain high expectations for successful student outcomes. The benefits of these higher standards are not only immediate; according to a November 2022 Education Week article on the topic, there are long-term benefits associated with increasing expectations at school. Two of the lasting benefits realized from the raised expectations are an increase in post-secondary educational opportunities and a decrease in the amount of government assistance the student would eventually need as an adult. Demanding a high level of success for students is not easy, as a teacher it is much easier to forgo the necessary time and energy needed to set high expectations for students.
During Thursday’s public meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park.
If provided with a still water source, mosquitoes can reproduce at a rapid rate. Reducing this, in addition to managing other ideal living environments, plays a big part in protecting your home from mosquitoes. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)
Researchers at Texas A&M University’s Zach Adelman Lab utilize mosquitoes in their research of mosquitoborne viruses such as yellow fever, West Nile encephalitis, Zika, and dengue hemorrhagic fever. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)
Warmer temperatures and rain means mosquito season is underway in most of the state. With an increase in mosquitoes comes an increase in bites.
Brown recluse spiders are a venomous spider whose bite has been mythologized but that prefers to stay hidden away and avoid contact with humans. (Adobe Stock photo)
Texas A&M AgriLife expert gives advice on potential encounters, control methods, bites
Never Seen Without A GRIN/SMILE Upon His Face!
Texas achieved 26 consecutive months of growth in total nonfarm employment in April 2023, with the state again eclipsing records for the largest civilian labor force and greatest number of people employed in state history. The seasonally adjusted civilian labor force increased by 62,184 to reach a serieshigh 14,960,308 people, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.0 percent. Texas added 33,300 positions to reach another series-high job count at 13,871,100 total nonfarm jobs. Annually, the Texas job count increased more than any other state, with 534,600 positions added since April 2022.
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