WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Millions of letters and packages sent to U.S. troops had accumulated in warehouses in Europe by the time Allied troops were pushing toward the heart of Hitler’s Germany near the end of World War II. This wasn’t junk mail — it was the main link between home and the front in a time long before video chats, texting or even routine long-distance phone calls.
As the nation begins to prepare for yet another COVID surge in the fall, one of the most troubling lingering consequences of the past two years is the negative impact on teen mental health. Nearly half of Gen Z (46 percent) confirm their mental health worsened during the pandemic, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. Indeed the isolation, increased screen time, and sedentary lifestyle had a negative impact on many Americans – but none more than teenagers. However, studies show that physical activity can reduce anxiety and stress, and improve mood. In fact, 9 out of 10 teens agree that regular physical activity improves their overall mental health.
Tax abatements and economic performance agreements are related matters. The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court touched on both during Tuesday’s regular bi-weekly meeting as the court considered both a new economic performance agreement and changes to its abatement policy.
The Ferris Fire Department responded to two fires Tuesday, including one that destroyed a house. The city’s fire department was called to a brush fire around 1:34 p.m.
“Why not look for a way to save our taxpayer’s money across the board? That is really what we are looking at,” said Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams last week after City Hall and the Independent School District recently combined individual strengths creating a stronger synergy within the city overall.
Bunco is a social dice game generally played with 12 or more players, divided into groups of four players at four card tables, trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice in a series of six rounds.
Most of us know the feeling of slicing onions and feeling the burning in our eyes. As our eyes begin to water, we may wonder… are onions really worth the tears they cause? The answer is, yes! Onions are an edible bulb that is commonly used in a variety of dishes.
More than 120 golfers teed off during Life School’s eighth annual Fairways For Leaders (FFL) Golf Tournament on June 13, raising $71,000 for the Life School Education Foundation (LSEF). This year marked a record year with the most funds raised, surpassing the previous 2016 record by $11,000.
Buddy Pit Bull Terrier, Male, large Buddy is described as affectionate, loyal, gentle, brave, athletic, loves kisses and funny. He loves playing catch and sun bathing.