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State Fair of Texas prepares for 24-day run

State Fair of Texas prepares for 24-day run

The State Fair of Texas Midway beckons with all of its sights, smells, sounds and thrills. Photo courtesy Kevin Brown/State Fair of Texas® The State Fair of Texas will return to Dallas’ Fair Park this fall with 24 days of entertainment, agriculture, and community...

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A retirement fact sheet

A retirement fact sheet

Does your vision of retirement align with the facts? Here are some noteworthy financial and lifestyle facts about life after 50 that might surprise you.  Up to 85 percent of a retiree’s Social Security income can be taxed. Some retirees are taken aback when they...

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In search of great pumpkin fun

In search of great pumpkin fun

Fall is here and the décor of choice, pumpkins, will soon be appearing on doorsteps throughout neighborhoods. Searching for that perfect pumpkin or gourd for decorating or carving can be a fun experience, especially if you have children. If you want your excursion to...

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Make your old pool look new again

Make your old pool look new again

Is your pool looking tired and outdated? If so, maybe it’s time to think about doing a major renovation for your pool. Older pools can benefit from advances in technology and materials. The experts at Hobert Pools can inspect your pool and make recommendations about...

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Local man pens colorful novels

Local man pens colorful novels

Drawing on a vivid imagination and his years of experience as a crime scene investigator, Jim Howell of Wylie has written three novels and is working on his fourth. Although Howell pointed out that the first effort, “Emerald Reflections,” is a romance novel, the next...

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Special needs cheer team spreads joy

Special needs cheer team spreads joy

Don’t tell a member of the Wylie Elite Joy cheer team that they can’t do something. They will prove you wrong – and they’ll do it with a smile. The co-ed competitive all-star cheerleading team is composed entirely of children and young adults with special needs. No...

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The effects of UV rays on the eyes

The effects of UV rays on the eyes

The sun can be both friend and foe. A warm, sunny day can improve mood and increase levels of vitamin D in the body. Exposure to sunlight during the day also can help regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. However, overexposure to...

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Wedding trends and timeless traditions

Wedding trends and timeless traditions

For years and years June was thought to be the month for getting married. Yet the last few years fall has really been giving it a run for all its wedding money. For the full story, see the Aug. 28 issue or subscribe online. By Jennifer M. Aguilar

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