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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 …
Stock your car with a few essentials for summer trips
Summer is the perfect time to just go. Where you might need an excuse to get out in another season, there's no reason to hesitate launching a spontaneous day or weekend trip while you have nice weather on your side.
Stay alert: Avoid fatigue while driving
There's a good chance you've gotten behind the wheel at a time when you haven't exactly felt the most alert. But did you know that each year, fatigue is reported as the principal cause of up to 100,000 police-repor…
Small clubs and organizations need to get savvy to stay afloat
Times are tough and budgets are tight for everyone, including small organizations and clubs. Membership is more and more difficult to cultivate, which stymies …
Five creative tips for packing healthier school lunches
(ARA) - It's that time of year again: back-to-school season. Amidst the jam-packed schedule of a child's school day, it's nice to know there is one area where …
Consider long-term storage for the still-at-home college grad
For some parents, it feels like just yesterday when you were dropping your young adult off at college. You met the roommate, cleaned the dorm room from top to …
Nonprofits leaning on individuals and corporations in tough times
(ARA) - A new study released by the Corporation for National and Community Services reported that the number of volunteers in America rose 1.6 million in the p…
Think outside the album for your digital photos
Photos have always been important to people - a standard answer to the "what would you take out of a burning house" question is always "photographs." Even so, photos seem to be even more important today - the young…
The master material: Unexpected uses for ceramic tile in the master suite
(ARA) - Ceramic tile has held a hallowed place in bathroom renovations for generations. Durable, easy to clean, and available in a wide range of color, format …
Grilling tips to keep home fires burning safely
(ARA) - Summer is here and so is grilling season. Before firing up the grills, however, weekend warriors should observe a few simple precautions to ensure that…
Which coast should you visit on your Florida vacation?
Should you visit the East Coast or West Coast when you make your way to the Sunshine State? That can be a tough decision. They both have everything a tourist could want - luxury accommodations, beautiful beaches, t…
Want to get kids into the kitchen? Start simple, encourage creativity
(ARA) - There's a reason that the old adage "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen" is so popular - cooking is a great metaphor for life. And, w…
Lower summer cooling costs with a do-it-yourself project
(ARA) - When it comes to do-it-yourself projects that will save money on energy costs, many new products on the market make it possible to save hundreds of dol…
Five bank fees you should stop paying
(ARA) - If you're tired of getting nickeled and dimed by your bank, it's time to switch. Irritation with unnecessary fees is the No. 1 reason consumers switch …
Virtual showrooms make shopping for bathroom renovations easier
(ARA) - Big box store or specialty showroom, the hardware store down the street or the home improvement center four towns over - just where do you go when it's…
History really comes alive during Dallas vacations
Summer is a more leisurely time of year for most school children. They are on break from school and want to just kick back, play and relax. But parents can make sure they keep learning top of mind by taking their k…