Named as “The best pumpkin patch to visit with family this fall” by The Pioneer Woman, Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, returns with a “Bugtopia” theme from September 18 to October 31
“One thing to glorify God is to jump at the chance to jump rope at the nursing homes,” says Elizabeth, 10.
Who would ever think that jumping rope could glorify God?
Here’s a wok full of tasty camp fajitas Luke prepared last week. Yes, they are as tasty as they look and Luke tells you how in today’s column.
This past week while at camp with my friend Jeff Rice filming a segment for our weekly video titled “A Sportsman’s Life”, I spent some time preparing over the campfire a couple of dishes that have
If you’re a grandparent, you don’t need Grandparents Day, observed on Sept. 12, to remind you of the joys of having grandchildren.
A breast cancer diagnosis can change patients’ lives in ways they never imagined. That’s especially so in the rare instances when women under 40 are diagnosed with the disease.
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” --Albert Einstein
As the need for services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly affect senior citizens in Kaufman County, the Commissioners’ Court decided to increase financial support to
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on America, we pause to remember the tragic events of that day, honor the memories of those who perished and recognize the first r
Tired of those fuzzy video conference call backgrounds and working indoors? Maybe it’s time to move your office outside to your backyard.
The Layden Senior Center hosted a birthday celebration for Ms. Ilene Hughes on August 24. With cake and decorations provided by the office of Fay Headley, Edward Jones, the atmosphere was festive as everyone celebrated this milestone birthday for such a special lady.
Last weekend, Crandall ISD hosted a free Pfizer vaccine clinic for students and families, where 88 members of the community received a COVID-19 vaccine.
Dave Lopaka Millwood (Honolulu Dave) with a big boar he killed with a crossbow in the mountains of Oahu. Photo courtesy Dave Millwood.
Just last week, I spent a few days in Hawaii with my bride of 50 years and youngest son and his fiance. Lisa and I were celebrating our fifty year wedding anniversary and our son proposed to his bride to be on a moonlight evening on Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu. Visiting Nutridge Estate high atop a mountain above Honolulu and dancing to Elvis’ famous version of ‘Blue Hawaii’ with my wife of fifty years while looking down on the lights of Honolulu, Pearl Harbor and the distant Pacific Ocean was a moving moment.
Many a novice gardener underestimates how much actual work is involved in planting a productive garden. Besides deciding what you want to plant, you also have to determine where you will be planting--since the light requirements for plants are not all the same. And then comes the day you put all the seeds into the ground, water them in, and wait for the leaves to push their way through the soil and begin to grow. When sprouting begins the joy is literally palpable and anticipation of the harvest starts to build. Still, it will be many more days and weeks before there will be anything mature enough to pick and carry inside.
As reported on Monday, August 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration gave official approval of the Pfizer Vaccine ending the Emergency Use Authorization, (EAU) declaration. Kaufman County officials also passed a resolution last week supporting the promotion of vaccinations and have gathered information about where residents can get, not only the Pfizer vaccine, but also the Moderna and the
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