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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to pursue acquisition of approximately 477 acres for a new state park in exchange for approximately 43 noncontiguous acres from Boca Chica State Park.

The way a shaft of Spring sunlight moves through the air is sometimes a surprise to the viewer. Light in the sky illuminates, but a shaft of light is special unto itself. And when a student’s face lights up like a shaft of light, the teacher is rewarded with that source of illumination signifying comprehension. Many of the educational professionals in Forney ISD are masters at engaging with their students causing those shining moments to happen.

Caregivers, whether they're medical professional or informal caregivers like family members, are integral components of many health care teams. Caregivers work tirelessly for the benefit of a person in need, although the job often proves humbling and even overwhelming.

More than 110 girl scouts from Kaufman County traveled to the civic center to celebrate World Thinking Day (WTD). Local Girl Scout’s Service Unit 174 organized the popular event Sunday, March 24, in honor of the longstanding scouting tradition. “World Thinking Day has always been a fun annual event for our girls. They learn about different cultures, celebrate similarities and differences of fellow girl scouts, and have dialogue about important global issues to encourage more big-picture thinking,” said Susan Hall, Girl Scouts Service Unit 174 Manager.

You know that feeling of being bored behind the wheel? So bored that you just can’t help but check your phone? Yeah, that feeling. Instant gratification is only inches away, right up to the moment your car is airborne at 70 mph.

Being a grandparent is spectacular. You finally get to use those amazing ideas you wanted to do with your own kids but were never able to because you kept having to reprimand them for things like making fart noises with their mouths in public or sliding down the aisles of the grocery store on their knees. Because, with grand-parenting, you work in smaller blocks of time, you see. For instance, here’s a 3 hour window. You’ve been asked to watch little Jill and Jack while mom has an appointment. So, you drag out rocks and craft paint and an old shower curtain and have a rock painting session. Sure, they wind up with turquoise tipped highlights and a little sepia brown (ok, a lot) on their T-shirts, but that’s ok. You don’t have to clean them up. They’re leaving soon! If they argue, just let them argue. You won’t have to be their apt audience for long. They’re leaving soon! Let them play Taylor Swift at top volume on the Google Hub. They’re leaving soon! Hype them up with party toast and Sour Patch Kids. You don’t have to control them. They’re leaving soon! You can do anything. Flex your grandma swag muscle. You have earned this right. You lived through the proper care and feeding of their parent, for crying out loud. It’s time to have some fun. Incidentally, party toast is just regular toast with melted chocolate and sprinkles on the top. You’re welcome.

The Internal Revenue Service reports that the deadline to file a 2023 tax return is Monday, April 15, 2024. The vast majority of taxpayers will have no issue filing by the deadline, but some may not be able to file on time. In such instances, taxpayers can apply for an extension of time to file.

CRAPPIEFEST AT LAKE FORK A HUGE SUCCESS

Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen has issued a Disaster Declaration in preparation for the total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024. This declaration will begin on April 5, 2024 and continue until April 9,2024. This is being done due to the projected and expected number of visitors to Kaufman County to view this once in a lifetime event.

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In anticipation of the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, Total Eclipse DFW has provided thousands of ISO-compliant and American Astronomical Societyapproved Eclipse glasses to North Texas residents and those who plan to visit the area. Whether glasses were purchased from Total Eclipse DFW or another provider, Eclipse watchers must know how to use them safely to avoid damaging their eyes.

The natural world is wondrous to behold. In a given day, there is no shortage of events to capture human attention and imagination, and such occurrences are free of charge.

The medical field is comprised of many professionals working in concert to keep patients healthy, which involves treating any conditions that arise. Individuals may be treated by various types of doctors in their lifetime, and each is an expert in his or her field. According to Medical News Today, most physicians are categorized as primary care or specialty care.