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.
Citizens of Crandall joined together in voicing their visions for the future of the City of Crandall on Saturday, June 8th. Citizens had the opportunity to take part in activities and survey for the Envision Crandall Comprehensive Plan, cool off with the water slide, fill up on hot dogs and burgers expertly grilled by the Crandall Fire Department, learn about the Crandall Police Department, and play yard games. Despite the hot weather, the goal of 50 surveys for the day was exceeded! If you didn’t get a chance to participate in this event, Crandall citizens can still share their voice by learning more at www.crandalltexas. com/CompPlan.
White bass (sand bass) are fun to catch and great eating. Here’s Luke with a big’un landed during the early spring spawn. Catching is fast and furious now on many area lakes. Photo by Jeff Rice
SAND BASS THE PEOPLE’S FISH
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved statewide deer carcass disposal regulations during its May meeting in an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) across the state. For most hunters, these new regulations do not change how they currently care for their deer after harvest.
Fireworks are a common sight at various celebrations throughout the year, but are most prominent during the summer months when Independence Day is celebrated. Fireworks have been in use for thousands of years. Many historians believe fireworks were developed in Liuyang, China, in the second century B.C. The first “fireworks” were made from bamboo stalks that, when thrown into a fire, would explode due to hollow pockets of air in the bamboo, says the American Pyrotechnic Association. Eventually early gunpowder recipes provided the boom behind the fireworks, and modern fireworks are not very different from those early incarnations.
Summer is synonymous with many things. Vacations, warm weather and al fresco dining are part and parcel of many people's summertime routines.
No two men have the same exact makeup, so a health and wellness routine that works for one will not necessarily work for another. It’s important that men looking to turn over a healthier leaf keep those nuances in mind as they begin what will hopefully prove a successful journey to a healthier version of themselves.
Lower back pain is a big problem. Though that’s likely no surprise to people who suffer from lower back pain, the scope of the problem is perhaps wider than many may realize.
The TurfMutt Foundation, which has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces for 15 years, has long been an advocate of supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and bats in managed landscapes. In celebration of National Pollinator Month, Turf-Mutt reminds everyone about the important role backyards and community green spaces play for these small but mighty backyard critters and their pollinating powers. Pollinators are responsible for one out of ever y three bites of food we take, according to the Pollinator Partnership.
Life is complicated. I think we can all agree to that.
North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is hosting a career fair on June 28 for a variety of positions critical to our region’s health and well-being, and economic growth. The District offers competitive compens a t ion, robust benefits, and opportunities for education and training. From planning and designing of vital water, wastewater and waste management infrastructure, to keeping our water supplies safe and plentiful, NTMWD offers several rewarding career opportunities including:
As sunlight shines on the water, the reflection dances on the ceiling. The constant movement of the reflection says it is windy outside, and the movement of treetops visible through the window confirms this fact. Many times we, too, are moved by outside forces, forces we have no control over but impact us nonetheless. Since summer is upon us fully now, the dedicated educational professionals in Forney ISD, and other districts as well, are in the golden part of summertime-- not July yet, continuing education classes/ seminars still in the future, and school starting back up in August.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extenson Service horticulture experts are developing protected cultivation strategies for growing hot-climate fruits such as raspberries beyond their traditional harvest time. (Texas A&M AgriLife)
A number of blackberry varieties grow well in many parts of the state. ( Adam Russell/Texas A&M AgriLife)
While Texas is famous for its Ruby Red grapefruit and is the nation’s top producer of watermelons, some wellknown but lesser-grown fruits like blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are finding their place in its fields, orchards and gardens.
The summer season is an exciting time for many young adults as they enter the workforce following high school or college graduation. Unfortunately, not all job postings found online are legitimate and many fraudulent employers specifically target young adults with entry-level professional positions that offer a high salary and flexible working hours.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599
