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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfi res to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. Approximately 90 percent of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and the Fourth of July is one of the top days for reported wildfires, according to the forest service.

One of Andy’s fondest memories is early morning coffee with his Mom. Coming in from doing farm chores, he would find her pouring for both of them.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, according to the National Weather Service.

Mr. Barber, I am the Public Information Officer for the Wills Point Volunteer Fire Department.

Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like ‘If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically and will that child be that age for eternity?’

Until last week, I had a fluffy white beard. This was the first time I’d ever let it grow for more than two weeks.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Let me start out by emphasizing that there is no truth to the rumor that the National Football League (NFL) may be considering renaming the Super Bowl to the ‘Patrick Mahomes Invitational’ if the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 Sunday (today) in Las Vegas.

Have you ever watched a volleyball game and witnessed an entire team suddenly duck under the net and join the other team? Gasping for a breath of hope that isn’t there, they had finally thrown up their hands in despair and crossed to the other side of the net. Just gave up, gave in, and joined the enemy.

jackwelch1975@gmail.com. Retired and sitting at home on the couch, Joe Flacco got a call to be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in week 12 of the season.