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Chaos can quickly set in when natural disasters strike. People who are in the eye of the storm or those with loved ones who are potentially in danger may spend hours, if not days, trying to get in touch with friends and family to determine if everyone is alright. However temporary it may be, the period between a storm touching down and speaking with loved ones can be agonizing. But there is a way to facilitate communication with loved ones during a natural disaster, and all it takes is some simple planning.

Weather emergencies can happen at any time of year and in any part of the world. Learning to recognize the most common weather hazards can help people confront adverse weather situations more capably.

Gardeners now have another tomato option that provides characteristics worthy of being named a Texas Superstar plant.

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today the conviction of Kristina Nicole Murdoch, 39, for Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration greater than or equal to 0.15. On March 28, 2022, following a twoday trial before the Honorable Judge Tracy Gray in the County Court at Law of Kaufman County, a jury found Murdoch guilty after eighteen minutes of deliberation.

The Forney High School and Warren Middle School Indoor Drumlines recently competed at the North Texas Colorguard Association’s (NTCA) competition held at Centennial High School in Burleson, Texas and had strong final performances.

Cardinal Cheer has added a 13th national championship.

Movie-goers may not associate Easter with Hollywood blockbusters. However, there’s an entire cache of films that align well with Easter. When spending time with family and friends for the Easter holiday, consider these movies.

Explaining Easter to children can be a delicate matter, especially for very young children who may not fully understand the tenets of the Christian faith. Although Easter ends with Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb, prior to this glorious miracle there are subjects of betrayal, suffering and death. These religious messages can confound when commingled with the imagery of bunnies delivering chocolates, chicks and pastel-hued eggs. How do well-meaning parents relay the message of Easter without scaring or confusing children?

Easter takes place on a different Sunday each year. In western Christianity, Easter follows the Gregorian calendar and is thus considered a “movable feast” that is always celebrated between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Orthodox Christianity adheres to the Julian calendar, so Easter will fall on a Sunday between April 4 and May 8 each year. In 2022, the western Christian Easter celebration occurs on April 17 and the Eastern Orthodox Easter is observed on April 24.

The term “good news” is often used by Christians in reference to their faith. Good news is at the heart of Christianity, and it has both symbolic and literal meaning in reference to the New Testament.

The Dallas Arboretum has announced its Easter weekend festivities that include something for everyone in the family to make it a memorable outing. The main garden is full of activities and special events. Guests can also visit the award-winning Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, an eight-acre scientific garden with plenty of hands-on activities for learning about science and nature. People can bring their own picnics or purchase food throughout the garden. Visitors are required to make ticket reservations online at DallasArboretum. org.

Easter Sunday dinners are a tradition in many families. Though the COVID-19 pandemic forced families to alter that tradition in 2021, and could very well do so again in 2022, it’s worth noting that Easter takes place in April this year. In many areas, April weather is warm enough to enable al fresco dining, potentially opening the door for families to celebrate together in small groups.