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Kaufman County Law Enforcement Recovers over $90,000 of Stolen Property, Illicit Drugs, and Firearms
Between February 29 through March 3, 2024, a collaborative proactive policing effort involving the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Kaufman County Street Crimes Unit, Forney Police Department, Kaufman County Pct. 2 deputies, and the Kaufman County DA’s Office yielded significant results. During this threeday operation, law enforcement successfully recovered over $90,000 worth of stolen property (including a trailer filled with stolen mattresses), vehicles, and travel trailers.
Rising Debt is the New Reality
Debt continues to be a major concern for households across North America. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Center for Microeconomic Data found total household debt reached $17.29 trillion in the third quarter of 2023 in the United States. This upward trajectory has been going on since 2021 and is largely driven by mortgages, credit cards and student loan balances.
Austin Howard Earn Honors at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University has named 1,646 students to the Deans’ Honor Roll for the fall 2023 semester.
Not all white bass are spawning in creeks and rivers. Luke caught these out on the main lake with guide Brandon Sargent (Lead Slingers Guide Service) and Luke’s son Drew.
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NOT ALL WHITE BASS ‘UP THE CREEK’
Turk’s cap (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Lantana (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Pride of Barbados (David Rodriguez/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Zinnias (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Penta (Texas A&M AgriLife)
Salvia (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Eight Great Plants to Bring Butterflies to Your Garden
A delicate butterfly alighting on a garden bloom is a tangible sign for many that spring has indeed arrived.
Texas Labor Market Growth Continues into 2024
The Texas labor market marked record-breaking growth with January overthe- month increases in jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force. Following annual benchmarking revisions to the 2023 labor market data, Texas’ seasonally adjusted job count increased by 18,900 in January to reach 14,053,400 jobs and achieve growth in 43 of the last 45 months.
Public Input Sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2024-2025
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
Every third Thursday in March is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. This holiday was created in 1997 by Camp Fire. Every year, millions of people write and/or tell a young person in their life why they matter and what makes them amazing.
News from area colleges. . .
University of Wyoming Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll
Phong Dang is a December 2023 Upper Iowa University graduate
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Phong Dang of Forney, TX, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin in December 2023.
Replacing Thousands of Miles of Burned Fences in the Texas Panhandle
An overwhelming task lies ahead for ranchers whose pastures and ranchland were burned by the wildfires that left thousands of miles of fencing to be repaired or replaced.
It feels and looks like spring has arrived for much of the state. Gardeners may want to postpone pruning some plants that are already blooming. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Gardeners should keep an eye on tomato transplants in case the state gets a late frost and they need to be covered. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
If conditions have been dry, wildflowers will need a drink. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Petunias are a nice option to add color and interest to a spring hanging basket. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
It’s Time to Embrace the Power of Flowers this Spring
There’s no time like the present — especially when it comes to plants for a spring garden. Much of the state has experienced early spring weather, which means the sooner you can get to certain garden tasks, the better off your yard will be.