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Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Starting this month, visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and more.

Driving on a highway, you might notice the twisted wires that the highway department uses to create a safety barrier. The placement of the barriers is determined by a number of factors–angle of roadside, approaching curvature of the roadway, number of accidents per direction– which all have been carefully studied. In other words, the relationship of driver to road conditions determines placement of the barrier cable. Another interesting fact is that while the cables are strong and flexible (much like a teacher), the steel supports are meant to break and give way to protect the driver in case they accidentally veer off the road into them.

THE OLD MAN’S SHADOW

State Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) has been reappointed to the Texas Sunset Commission, effective now through 2027.

B Dear Aunt B, I have been the major caretaker for my mother, and I am not complaining. She has passed away, and I am truly sad about that. My problem is that I am also relieved, and I feel so guilty about that relief.

The Lone Star State’s seasonally adjusted civilian labor force reached a new record high of 15,162,100 after growing by 20,900 people over the month in October. This marked the 10th consecutive monthly increase and included the addition of 21,100 Texans employed over the month. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent.

Time to sign up for the 5th Annual Antlers and TuTus Fun Run that is happening this year on December 9 at Willett Elementary at 1896 South Gateway Boulevard with an 8 a.m. start time. And there is something new this year! Bragging rights for an entire year are up for grabs. The campus with the most participation takes home the coveted annual trophy for that year. Any student, teacher, parent, or friend can support the campus of their choice by selecting it when registering for the run. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and, after the race, breakfast with Santa himself. This event has been wonderfully received every year it has been held and has been a source of laughter and great fun for the participants and volunteers.

It’s tempting to turn the heat on as soon as the weather starts to cool in the fall and early winter. But holding off for a few weeks until you really need to rely on heat can keep your energy bills low.

The overwhelming majority of opioid overdose deaths are due to illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Here’s what physicians at the American Medical Association (AMA) want you to know as the drug overdose and death epidemic continues to devastate communities nationwide:

Life isn’t easy.

Can You Make Charitable Giving Less ‘Taxing’?

280 local families in need received a Thanksgiving-themed meal box

The annual Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout stocking returns to waterbodies across the state to kick off the holiday season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock thousands of rainbow trout beginning the week of Thanksgiving to give anglers a chance to catch one of these iconic fish.