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OUTDOORS

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

This past week, I had the opportunity to take a step back in time to Wind Point at Lake Tawakoni. Over four decades ago, I remember fishing here from the bank near the end of the point with a buddy and catching a bunch of catfish.

Texas Game Wardens Add Second Helicopter to Aviation Unit

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new helicopter to its fleet of law enforcement aircraft.

The Link Between Physical Activity And Mortality Risk In Older Adults

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

A 2022 study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that recreational pursuits that incorporate physical activity, including walking, swimming and playing tennis, may lower older adults' risk of death from any cause.

Texas Water Board Details How It Will Spend $1 Billion For Water Infrastructure Projects

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

Texas last week began dividing $1 billion in taxpayer approved money among different types of water infrastructure and supply projects.

Treatment Hope For Alzheimer’s Disease

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurological disease that slowly robs a person of their memory and personality and interferes with relationships. However, new drugs may offer rays of hope.

Academic Performance Can Be Affected By Eyesight

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Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:00

Many variables affect students’ academic performance. These include a willingness to learn, students’ attentiveness, having a great teacher, and kids’ commitment to studying and doing homework. One component of academic performance can be easily overlooked: eyesight. The M.M.

Guns and Domestic Violence: A Dangerous Combination for Everyone

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Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:00

StatePoint Seventy. That’s the number of women, on average, who are shot and killed each month in this country by a husband or partner, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data analysis. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for U.S.

Meta to Pay Texas $1.4 Billion for Using Facial Recognition Technology Without Users’ Permission

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Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:00

Facebook’s parent company Meta will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using personal biometric data without users’ authorization.

Classic Car Wash Reopens with New Upgrades

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Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:00

Classic Car Wash is thrilled to announce its reopening on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after a month of intense renovations and upgrades.

Representative Keith Bell Now Accepting Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Applications

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Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:00

State Representative Keith Bell is now accepting applications for students from House District 4 in Kaufman or Henderson County who wish to be selected as a recipient of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP).