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More park improvements planned for Royal City in ‘26
ROYAL CITY — Lions Park in Royal City now has a soccer field, so city officials will be working on the next phase …
Tips for planning a last-minute family vacation
(ARA) - Whether it's the sudden need to get away or the last chance to escape before the kids head back to school, many families find themselves in a position …
Six signs a senior needs living assistance
By many estimates, two-thirds of older Americans will eventually become dependent on others to complete everyday tasks. But realizing that you need help or con…
The 5 late-summer shows you need to watch
It's the time of year when early-summer shows start wrapping up and late-summer series being rolling out - which means there's no better time to take advantage…
Backup plans for your 'ruined' vacation
Even the best-laid plans can be foiled by factors totally out of your control. To make the best of a bad vacation situation, it's important to have a backup pl…
Five free websites to help you keep in touch
Staying in touch with loved ones can be quite a chore if you rely mostly on phone calls and snail mail. If rising postage and long-distance costs are keeping y…
Virtual schools 'clicking' for many students this school year
(ARA) - A record number of students are heading back to school this year - without ever stepping foot inside a classroom. A growing number of virtual schools (…
Five tips for cutting your kids' hair at home
Cutting your kid's hair at home is convenient and saves money. In fact, a majority of people say they are confident using a
Tips for treating a cough caught at school
(ARA) - Any parent knows a child's cough can render you feeling helpless at 3 a.m. and keep the entire family from being well-rested. Moreover, doling out the …
Why it's never too early to start preparing for Christmas
If you stick your fingers in your ears at the mention of Christmas anytime before November, you might just be missing out. You don't need to be scouting for spruce trees or organizing your ornaments, but keeping Ch…
The secret to a stress-free vacation
Vacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing, but if your budget is tight and family members have different and multiple interests, it can be downright stressful. So what's the secret to having a vacation the whole …
Need money for college? Follow these tips
(ARA) - Even though the economy has slowed down, college applications are up. Many people are enrolling in undergraduate programs or going back to school for a…
Make school lunches and snacks nutritious and fun
(ARA) - As kids head back to school, parents are faced with the dilemma of finding foods to pack for lunch and snacks that kids want to eat and that are good f…
Cut potential exposure to cancer-causing agents by filtering your water at home
(ARA) - Home water filtration is no longer just about taste. People increasingly rely on it for healthy home benefits.
Would your kids know what to do in the event of a road trip emergency?
When you set out on a family road trip, running into trouble is the last thing on your mind. Accidents can happen, however, so it's important that you have an emergency plan in place before you leave the driveway.
Don't let fall asthma triggers foil your child's fun
(ARA) - Fall means back-to-school, cooler weather - and an increase in asthma attacks. In fact, childhood asthma statistics show that children with asthma are …