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Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home

News Staff
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 04:00
Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease.
Interesting Facts Related to Independence Day

Interesting Facts Related to Independence Day

Interesting Facts Related to Independence Day

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations.
Protect Your Garden From Water Stress Caused by Too Much, Not Enough Rain

Protect Your Garden From Water Stress Caused by Too Much, Not Enough Rain

Protect Your Garden From Water Stress Caused by Too Much, Not Enough Rain

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Texas gardens are often water stressed, plagued by too much or too little rain. Ironically, the symptoms of too much and not enough water in your garden are often the same – sad looking plants with droopy leaves, said Larry Stein, Ph.D.
Every Little Moment Helps Everyone

Every Little Moment Helps Everyone

Every Little Moment Helps Everyone

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
The impact of even a simple gesture can manifest an enormous moment in a stranger’s life. Teachers understand that it is the little things that can give a student the motivation needed to start on the learning path.
Willie Mays

Willie Mays

Willie Mays

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Willie Howard Mays died at the age of 93. There’s a story about Willie. The Say Hey Kid’s first season in the bigs was shaping up to be an awful one. He’d gotten no hits. He was a rookie with the worst record in the league. Period. After 26 plate appearances he’d hit the ball only once. Once.

News from area colleges. . .

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Dean’s, President’s Lists Students Named for UA Spring 2024 Term A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Making the Most of a Trip to the Farmers Market

Making the Most of a Trip to the Farmers Market

Making the Most of a Trip to the Farmers Market

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Unless you are lucky enough to have a vegetable garden of your own, you’d be hard-pressed to find produce that tastes fresher or lasts longer than what your local farmers market has to offer, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.