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BBB Tip: What to Know About IRS Impostors and Tax Preparation Fraud

BBB Tip: What to Know About IRS Impostors and Tax Preparation Fraud

The season for filing 2022 taxes began, January 24, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are reaching out to reputable tax preparers for assistance. With roughly three months remaining until the filing deadline of Apr. 18 for general tax returns, Better Business Bureau reminds residents to be wary of con artists and unethical businesses who claim to specialize in tax preparation.

February Gardening Guide: New Growth Threatened by Freeze

Some branches and limbs may need added support to protect from breakage as ice accumulates from a freeze. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft)

February Gardening Guide: New Growth Threatened by Freeze

Winter is the time to continue to stagger plantings of leafy greens, leaf lettuce, kale and collards. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

February Gardening Guide: New Growth Threatened by Freeze

Dropped leaves can be gathered and utilized as part of your mulch. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

February Gardening Guide: New Growth Threatened by Freeze

A citrus tree after a freeze. Plants may need extra protection against freezes after experiencing a mild few weeks at the start of the year and new growth may be affected. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Courtney Sacco)

February Gardening Guide: New Growth Threatened by Freeze

Tips from AgriLife Extension on encouraging root systems, winter plantings, fruit trees

Wanna Bet? Texas Legislature to Reconsider Legalizing Casinos and Sports Betting

Casino gambling and sports betting are again before the state Legislature in 2023. Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman/The Texas Tribune

Wanna Bet? Texas Legislature to Reconsider Legalizing Casinos and Sports Betting

Gambling legalization advocates in Texas are going all in again this legislative session, confident that they have built more support since their efforts came up far short in 2021.

Texas Outpaces the Nation, Adding the Most Jobs in 2022

Texas Outpaces the Nation, Adding the Most Jobs in 2022

Texas ranks first in the nation in over-the-year jobs added, with 650,100 positions gained in 2022. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the state not only had the largest absolute increase in jobs added, but also attained the highest percent of seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs added over the year at 5.0 percent. In comparison, United States’ job growth expanded by 3.0 percent.

January Gardening Guide: Cold Weather Recovery and More

Freeze damaged pansies in College Station. (Texas A&M photo by Courtney Sacco)

January Gardening Guide: Cold Weather Recovery and More

It is easier to determine the conditions of trees and plants affected by a freeze and it is best to wait to remove damage once warmer weather arrives. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft)

January Gardening Guide: Cold Weather Recovery and More

Tips from AgriLife Extension on pruning damage, cool-weather annuals, spring garden planning

White Rhino Coffee and Forney ISD Now Serving Opportunity
White Rhino Coffee and Forney ISD Now Serving Opportunity

White Rhino Coffee and Forney ISD Now Serving Opportunity

White Rhino Coffee (WRC) and the Forney Independent School District (FISD) have joined forces to offer students and the community a robust coffee experience while teaching students the trade and building skills of future graduates. Forney ISD’s Opportunity Central opening this fall is the newest education model to feature innovative career training, college programs and community engagement events. White Rhino Coffee is the first to announce their partnership with the district.

A Beehive of Activity

A Beehive of Activity

With the warm weather conditions happening this January, thanks to the La Nina winter, many of the “weeds” that bloom in spring are growing and coming back after every temperature dip near freezing. One of the most stalwart are dandelions. Dandelions often get an unfair assessment for just being weeds, when, in fact, they play a vital role for wild bee populations, as well as other pollinators like butterflies and moths. When bees emerge from the hive, they are extremely hungry and need pollen and nectar to start their job of gathering for the hive–and dandelions provide that, even in January.

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