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.
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com For more than a century, The Texas Theater has been a historic fixture in Waxahachie and a place for locals to be… Login to continue reading Login…
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a site plan Tuesday for The Heights Event Center, which is set to… Login to continue reading Login…
Staff report The Ferris Fire Department responded to two fires Tuesday, including one that destroyed a house. The city’s fire department was called to a… Login to continue reading Login…
Staff report 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… Login to continue reading Login…
In a meeting in which the Midlothian ISD board of trustees received bad construction news on Jean Coleman Elementary School, they also received some happier tidings last Monday evening: The Heritage High School expansion project is mostly on track for opening in time for classes next month.
The Midlothian Police Department has a dedicated “Safe Exchange Zone” at its facility. The Safe Exchange Zone provides a safe environment for people, who buy, sell, or trade items in private party transactions, with people they don’t know.
The deadline is approaching for local residents who want to showcase that special talent. The Ellis County’s Got Talent event is set for Oct.
DALLAS (AP) — A grass fire apparently sparked by a mower swept about 300 yards across a tinder-dry open field to a suburban Dallas subdivision Monday, burning through wooden fences and torching as many as 20 homes, officials said.