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Texas leads the nation in child heat-related fatalities
The McKinney Fire Department wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer. If you have children, transport, work with or provide care for children, make it a policy to always “Look Before You Lock.”
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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge to offer Nature ‘Ology Camp
Area youngsters ages 8 – 12 are invited to register for the Nature ‘Ology Camp set for Thursday, June 14, at the Refuge, from 9 am – 4 pm. The camp will be a free, one day outdoor experience, offering a variety of activities.
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Sundance Square to add three new buildings
Prime retail space to open in 2013 in downtown Fort Worth
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Texas, My Texas: Musings of the Rambling Boy
Denton County is pleased to welcome back to Denton noted author and former Smithsonian Institution Curator, Lonn Taylor. Mr. Taylor will speak and sign copies of his latest book, Texas, My Texas: Musings of the Rambling Boy, on Thursday, May 31, from 7:00 until 8:00 in the evening at the Courthouse-on-the-Square Commissioners Courtroom.
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Let's Reminisce: Birth order
Are you a first-born, a middle child, or a caboose? Scientists have discovered that where you fit in the birth-order makes a difference in your upbringing and personality. I’ll bet you have some stories to illustrate their theories.
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On this day -- May 16
2000 – death of Bodacious the Bull, rodeo bull. Bodacious the Bull (1988 - May 16, 2000) was a Charbray bull who was infamous throughout the sport of rodeo, and was commonly referred to as “The World’s Most Dangerous Bull.” He was originally owned by Jess Kephart of Longdale, Oklahoma, and was branded with "J". He was then sold to Phil Sumner and branded with "J31". He was hauled by Sammy Andrews. Bodacious sired many bulls that have gone to the PBR and PRCA, as well as being the grand sire to many bulls that have gone on to careers in the PBR and PRCA. Bodacious was known for one particular trick that resulted in many a broken face for the riders. It involved him bringing his rear up with his head to the ground, forcing a rider to shift his weight forward. Bodacious would then lift his head up full force, smashing the rider's face. In 1995, rider Scott Breding tried wearing a hockey mask. However, this failed to protect him adequately. Bodacious headbutted Breding, breaking his nose and bursting his eye sockets. A few days later, Bodacious was retired from professional bull riding forever. In 1999, Bodacious was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and many know him as "the greatest bull to ever buck." He died in 2000 when a cut was discovered on his foot which caused a bone infection. The medication used to counteract the bone infection caused his kidneys to fail.
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The May 29 primary election matters for Texas
Be sure to vote - the primary will decide many races! Early voting in the primary started Monday. In Fannin County, early voting for all precints will be at the Fannin County Courthouse from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 25. Election Day voting will be in all 16 precincts (note the consolidations, maps and ballots are on our web site now: http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/ips/cms/Voting/. Polls will be open Election Day (May 29) from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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USDA celebrates 150 years
On May 15, 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will commemorate the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Songwriters needed to compete for cash prizes in 3rd Annual Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest this summer in Bonham
This summer, dozens of songwriters will be competing for cash prizes, a studio recording session and airtime on area radio stations in a contest named after the late Ruby Allmond.
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Jazz weekend in Denison
The Ephraim Owens Experience will be live at the Rialto Theatre in Denison on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $10. Ephraim will be featuring Red Young on the B3 Hammond and Brannen Temple on drums. photo by Hannah Neal
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New Bonham Animal Shelter now open
Thanks to a generous donation on behalf of a former Bonham resident who loved animals and many hours of hard work by members of the Bonham Police Department, City of Bonham officials held an official open house at the new Bonham Animal Shelter.
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Travel Rally Day kicks off Texas Travel and Tourism Week
Even as a fly fisherman was releasing his latest catch in Red River just below Denison Dam on Lake Texoma, travel and tourism industry professionals were treating Texas Travel Information Center in Denison visitors to free hot dogs, cold drinks and ice cream as part of Travel Rally Day as Texas Travel and Tourism Week got underway.
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