TVCC Gears Up For An

Trinity Valley Community College President Dr. Jason Morrison kicked off an energetic fall semester during the Fall Convocation on Monday, Aug. 19, in the Athens Campus ballroom. “I’m going to challenge you this fall,” Dr. Morrison said.

Dallas Arboretum’s Labor Day Family Fun Weekend Features Live Entertainment and an Experience with Window to the Wild

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with friends or family at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth, Labor Day Family Fun Weekend is chock full of activities the whole family will enjoy. Spend the holiday weekend immersed in nature.

OUTDOORS

We Texans are blessed to live in the best state in the country for hunting deer. I’ve enjoyed hunting those big body deer up in North Dakota, the Golden Triangle in southwest Illinois, and many other places, but give me a good old fashioned Texas deer hunt any day!

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Investing involves risk — and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect your ability to reach your financial goals. Let’s start with the risks associated with investing.

The Scoop On Seniors

Seniors The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney would like to welcome you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please enter the front or through handicap-accessible doors, located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

TxDOT is Teaming Up With Law Enforcement to Prevent Drunk Driving

The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride.

The Origins of Video Games

The worldwide gaming market is a multi-billion dollar industry. Statista reports that revenue from video games was estimated at almost $347 billion US in 2022, and the mobile gaming market generated an estimated $248 billion US of that total.

Mesquite Man Convicted In Smith County For Diesel Fuel Thefts Across Texas Using Stolen Credit Card Information

Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite was convicted of a first-degree charge of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Records Seventh Consecutive Month of Growth

Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record-high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July. This marks a seventh consecutive month of growth for Texas’ civilian labor force. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 248,900 people.

Unique Ways To Give Back To The Elderly

Older adults offer much to local and national communities. Despite that, seniors do not always get the recognition they deserve. According to data from America’s Health Rankings, adults aged 65 and older comprise 16.8 percent of America’s population in 2021.