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Stanley Champ’s Life Conviction for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child Affirmed

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced that the Dallas County Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction and life sentence of Stanley Gerald Champ of Grays Prairie, Texas.

Whataburger Family Member Retires After 54 Years

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

‘Miss Connie’ Spent Over Half A Century With The Iconic Texas Brand Connie Claxton hung up her Whataburger uniform for good when she clocked out on Wednesday, Aug. 14, ending 54 years of working for Whataburger of Mesquite Inc. Claxton started in July 1970 when a Whataburger cost $1, gas was 36...

Experience is Priceless

Billie Kasper

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

The experience and wisdom of an older generation can be so amazing and uplifting. The differences in available technology today versus the thirties, forties, and fifties is vast.

Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike Scheduled at 16 Texas State Parks in September

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and 16 Texas State Parks will be hosting hikes to shed light on this issue, which affects many veterans and their loved ones.

Representative Keith Bell Appointed Chair of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

State Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) was appointed Chair of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. Established in 1977, the Commission is a critical oversight body that enables the Texas Legislature to evaluate state government agencies systematically.

Understanding Your Credit Score

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

StatePoint Your credit score plays a significant role in your ability to reach your financial goals.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:00

As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. But you can also experience different seasons in various aspects of your life — including when you invest.

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.