Holiday sales up 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
The Associated Press
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Christmas on the rails
Less is heard about trains these days, particularly since the homegoing of Johnny Cash. He always loved train songs. Accounts of a single railroad...
Migrants dropped near VP Harris home on frigid Christmas Eve
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON Three buses of recent migrant families arrived from Texas near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in record-setting cold on...
GARDENING: Think of your trees this Christmastime
By Jeff Floyd
Certified horticulturist and arborist
It’s Christmastime and all the plants are resting in preparation for a busy new year. But look up into...
Mavs unveil Nowitzki statue before Christmas game vs. Lakers
By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
DALLAS Dirk Nowitzki stood with his son Max, both ready to push the lever that would unveil the statue...
MASTER GARDENERS: Want to be a Master Gardener?
By Debbie Roland
Master Gardener
My interest in gardening didn’t start until my thirties. I was busy with work and my kids. Then, slowly, plants drew me in....
LBJ gets grant to revive greenhouse
LBJ Elementary is working toward building its greenhouse back up.
Principal Zenovia Crier won a $1,451.25 grant from the Education Foundation to revive the greenhouse....
BBB Scam Alert: Reports of employment scams in Texas increase since October
The holidays are a great time for family and friends to come together and enjoy one another’s company, taking a break from the regular...
PET OF THE WEEK: Lucky
Lucky, a 6-year-old male Chihuahua mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Lucky or any of the other pets at...
PET OF THE WEEK: Rodi
Rodi, a 7-year-old male Chihuahua mix, need to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Rodi or any of the other pets at...