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

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

Vina Buuck

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 05:00

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.

Crandall ISD Celebrates a Successful First Day of School Kicking off the 2024-25 Year!

News Staff

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 05:00

The excitement was palpable as Crandall Independent School District kicked off the new school year with a smooth and successful first day! From the moment the doors opened, students, staff, and parents could feel the energy of a new beginning.