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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 …
Why it's so important to keep your eyes on the road for driving safety
A lot can happen in three seconds. You can kiss your kid, watch a bird fly by or die in a car accident. According to a groundbreaking study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of all ca…
Women's finances: Embrace the power of the purse
(ARA) - Every woman should have a healthy relationship with money, but the reality is that many women still heavily rely on men to handle their finances. Now i…
Smart online shopping tips to save Moms time and money
(ARA) - Time is money - even if you're not a skilled worker on the clock or a corporate mogul who makes thousands of dollars an hour. These days, no one can af…
The forgotten distraction from safe driving
There have been several laws passed to deter distracted driving in recent years, many of them related to cell phones. But a new study suggests they may not be doing what they were intended to do.
Many states are banning texting to improve driving safety
There's no disputing the fact that distracted driving is a huge problem in America.
The downside of having too many gadgets in your car
How many gadgets do you have in your car? If it's a newer model, the answer is probably "way too many."
Cell phones and cars are a deadly mix
The next time you witness a driver drifting from lane to lane, running a red light or making a left-hand turn while ignoring oncoming traffic, chances are they have a cell phone in hand.
What are drivers really doing behind the wheel?
The last time you were stuck in traffic, what kinds of things did you observe? Perhaps you saw the woman in the lane next to yours applying make-up; the man in the car in front of yours shaving; or in your rearview…
What you need to know about protecting your ash trees
(ARA) - Virtually all of the 7 billion ash trees in the United States are at risk for infestation by the emerald ash borer, also known as EAB. You can save you…
Four things to teach your kids about staying home alone
With summer just around the corner, many parents are considering allowing their children to stay home alone for the first time. An important step in the maturi…
Choose happy foods, not foods that make you sad
"Grab the ice cream and bring on the chocolate!" While this may be a typical response to a bad mood for many, studies have shown that eating junk food can actu…
Check for cheap flights to America's oldest city
So you've decided a Florida vacation is in the cards for your family this summer. Instead of vacationing with cartoon characters yet again or frittering away your days doing nothing but the beach, why not visit a c…
Plan a weekend of culture and fun: Get cheap flights to Washington D.C.
It's our nation's capital, home to myriad federal agencies, embassies and historic monuments. But Washington, D.C., is a lot more than just a city of government; it has a thriving arts scene that can compete with t…
Why learning online is an earth-friendly education option
Are you passionate about preserving the planet? Does it rub you the wrong way when others don't recycle? When offered paper or plastic bags at the grocery stor…
Wanted: a new generation of lifesavers
(ARA) - When she spotted the dying man, Desiree Rossi took action when no one else would. Although a crowd of adults surrounded the collapsed body near Desiree…