Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams tend to have a glorified reputation based on TV more than reality. Why are specialized law enforcement teams needed anyway? Cedar Hill’s team, designated Emergency Response Team or ERT, is made up of police officers who volunteer both for training and service when crisis situations arise or when […]
Pettigrew Academy in Waxahachie is officially wild. The small, private school on Marvin Avenue has been certified as an urban wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. As such, it joins the ranks of thousands of homes, institutions and businesses that have pledged to ensure that their property is hospitable to wildlife. In the […]
It is hard to believe summer is almost over! If there are plants in your garden you want for next year, start making cuttings now. Through a recent workshop, I discovered a great, easy way to root cuttings from almost any plant. Nancy’s Easy Rooting Needs: 1 4-inch deep or larger plastic saucer 1 […]
Now that the remodel on their newly acquired two-story Mediterranean style home with three bedrooms, two full- and two half-baths is complete, Wayne and Marlene Norcross can finally sit back, relax and enjoy a sense of ownership. “We are caretakers of such wonderful history,” Wayne said, referring to the old Carlisle/Blankenbeckler home they purchased […]
One objection to purchasing term life insurance is just that: when the term is over, the policy is finished. That’s it. No more coverage. Many people worry they will outlive the policy period and ‘waste their money’ on something they didn’t need. It can be difficult to counter these arguments except by explaining how […]
On a foggy day, the car windows often look murky. It does not matter how hard the wipers work to clear the vision field; it remains cloudy. The world looks this way through the eyes of a person afflicted with cataracts. If left untreated, it can lead to complete loss of vision. Cataracts are […]
Every now and then, 13-year-old Tye Gray takes a couple of friends out to the bike trails behind Taylor Elementary for a little digging. Shovels and dirt flying, Tye’s team builds the jumps for their bicycle motocross (BMX) fun. All summer long, Tye and 30-40 of his freestyling friends have ridden the trails in […]
Dawn Gold has heard a voice crying in the wilderness, and she’s dedicated her talents to help more people appreciate our natural world. — Written and produced by Marshall Hinsley
Chris Engebretsen of Midlothian believes in the benefits of yoga. That’s why she’s dedicated herself to making yoga accessible to everyone. — Written and produced by Marshall Hinsley
Arlene Hahn of Waxahachie has turned her knitting skills into relief work for those who need it most. — Written and produced by Marshall Hinsley.
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