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The Rocky Mountain Rendezvous was an annual gathering that began in 1825 at various locations held by a fur trading company at which trappers and mountain men sold their furs and hides and replenished their supplies. The fur companies assembled teamster-driven mule trains which carried whiskey and supplies to a pre-announced location each spring-summer and set up a trading fair—the rendezvous—and at the season’s end, packed furs out to the British Company to Ft. Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest, and to one of the northern Missouri River ports such as St. Joseph, Missouri.

Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see the sights.

Leaves that fall from trees can be a marvel to behold. But leaves can stain exterior surfaces when they eventually settle on vehicles, concrete driveways, patios, and other surfaces, become wet and/or are not cleaned away in a timely fashion. Leaf stains are caused by tannins in the leaves. The pigments can be absorbed by porous materials like concrete and leave stains behind. While these stains may wash away over time, homeowners may prefer a faster way to get rid of unsightly stains. To remove moderate leaf stains, mix oxygen bleach with hot water and apply to stains using a scrub brush. Dark stains may require a tougher cleanser, such as one that contains trisodium phosphate. Some homeowners find success using a pressure washer to clean away leaf stains, while others rely on commercial leaf-stain removers.

As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations throughout the state have also felt the impact. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds the public that many native wildlife species will be able to survive short durations of historic low temperatures and snow events. However, long-term impacts on a variety of wildlife and their habitats, especially on vegetation, may not be known for weeks.

As if we weren’t already in the midst of a pandemic, unprecedented times, and the hopes and eagerness that 2021 would bear promises of normalcy, life as we once experienced, then along comes the relentless, unforgiving mother nature creating a statewide panic. The prolonged blast of blistering temperatures, snow and ice, power outages, food & gas shortages, busted pipes, and so on, quickly earned the name of #SNOVID2021. While the struggle of #SNOVID2021 was real and we were truly unprepared for what slammed through Texas, the true greatness of Forney “The city without limits” would come together in unity to be the salt and light of the darkness.

On Wednesday, February 10th, Representative Keith Bell (R - Forney) filed House Bill 1776, requiring school districts to offer an elective course on America’s founding principles, including the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, the Declaration of Independence and the writings of the Founding Fathers. In honor of the birth of our nation, HB 1776 would help ensure that future generations of Texans are enriched with the ideals and principles that allowed America to be exceptional and for liberty to flourish.

I saw the name, TINA TURNER, in the headline of an article and thought to myself, “Oh, no, she can’t be dead—not this wonderful, vivacious, beautiful inside and out, ultra-talented dancer and singer! It seems I just saw her perform the other day, and she can’t be much older than I am!”

I have noticed that, at least with several of our family members as they have aged to the “golden years,” television shows from their earlier TV-watching days have once again become FAVORITES! Several of my friends have mentioned the same thing about their parents and relatives, too. Plus, I have heard quite a few folks lamenting the lack of “good, clean, interesting, and easy to follow television that can be viewed by parents and children together or with them alone at the set, or by families and friends sitting down together.

The Trade: Oakland Athletics send outfielder/designated hitter Khris Davis and catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed pitcher Dane Acker to Texas Rangers for shortstop Elvis Andrus and Catcher Aramis Garcia and cash considerations.

STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointment to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For this purpose, STAR Transit is temporar

O. K., before you say anything about hearing this before, read carefully, because this time it sounds ominous for anyone in this area who is even a casual fan.

According to what I find, February average daily high temperatures increase by 7 degrees, from starting at 59 to ending at 66 degrees. Daily average lows increase by 6 degrees, from starting at 40 to ending at 46 degrees. It is a rare day that the high is below 41 degrees or higher than 79. And it is another rare day when the low is below 27 degrees or tops 59.

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2021. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality.