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How a Former Marine with PTSD Finds Solace in Service and Beekeeping
TxDOT Spotlights Impact, Loss from Drunk Driving
An average of 89 Texans were killed every month in alcohol-related crashes in 2023
13 Things Homeowners Should Know to Stay Safe at Home
Did you know that adhering to proper building safety codes and standards can prevent thousands of accidents each year and save homeowners significant repair costs?
Protect Pets During the Dog Days of Summer
With the sweltering dog days of summer fast approaching, Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage Texans to incorporate precautions to protect pets from heat stress.
5 Ways to Be Environmentally Conscious at Home
Being environmentally conscious doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, by making simple changes to your daily routine, you can make a positive impact on the planet while also saving money and living a more sustainable lifestyle.
Signs Your Dog May be Dehydrated
Water is essential for mammals’ bodies to operate at peak capacity. The American Kennel Club says water is necessary to lubricate joints, facilitate digestion, regulate body temperature, and cushion internal organs, among many other functions. Similar to humans, pets that fail to consume enough water can face dire consequences.
Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home
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.
Dallas Arboretum’s Independence Day Family Fun Weekend Features Live Music and Animal Encounters
Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden during Independence Day Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth. Spend quality time with family and friends at the “most picturesque botanical garden in the Southern US,” according to Audacy/ 1080 KRLD.
Getting to Know the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American history.
True Independence for All
The notion of independence is something that, as Americans, we believe is a God-given right. And as John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, “...This day shall be celebrated by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade- Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.” And we have followed that suggested advice for almost 247 years now with many variations but still the same fervor to remember we are an independent nation.
Some Important Details From FORNEY HISTORY
Thanks to Lou Emma Riter, Jerry Flook, Pat Costello, Walter Adams, Cleo Hinton, Linda Harwell, and so many Other History Recorders
Texas State Parks Offers Seven Summer Heat Safety Tips
Rising temperatures and the month of July signal the arrival of the dog days of summer. With heat-related illnesses on the rise, Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans beat the heat and enjoy their time in the outdoors safely.
Noteworthy July Fourth Celebrations Across the United States
July Fourth is a day of celebration across the United States. The Fourth of July commemorates American independence and millions of people throughout the country celebrate the day with family and friends.