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AgriLife Extension Service encourages work-life balance

This April, in honor of National Stress Awareness Month, Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is focusing on the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance to reduce stress and enhance well-being. The Impact of Imbalance In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to let work

People are shown using a walking trail.

Celebrate the region’s growing trail network on April 26

It’s the time of year for people to get outside more. Between the nice weather, beautiful flowers and extended daylight hours, people have more of an incentive to do something active in the spring. North Texans may want to meet their friends at one of the many community festivals

Handcrafted wooden drinking vessels at Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

Come shop ‘til you drop at the 11th annual Artisan Showcase at Scarborough Renaissance Festival this weekend!

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (April 7, 2025): April 12 & 13, come shop ‘til you drop at Scarborough Renaissance Festival’s Artisan Marketplace! This weekend’s 11th annual Artisan Showcase Weekend is the perfect time to discover 200+ shoppes filled with extraordinary handmade treasures and be amazed by the authentic

Keeping canning safe: Pressure canner gauge testing offered at AgriLife Extension Office

As canning season approaches, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reminds home canners of the importance of annual pressure canner gauge testing. Proper testing ensures your canner operates safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and spoilage. Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested yearly

Photo of the king and queen at Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5

Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025. The opening weekend of the 2025 season kicks off with Kids Free Weekend presented by Whataburger! Up to (3) Kids 12 & under get in free with each paid adult – no

Texas breaks record for total jobs, working Texans, size of labor force

Texas breaks record for total jobs, working Texans, size of labor force

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading all states for jobs added over the last 12 months based on February 2025 employment data. Texas also broke all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force. “Texas continues to

National Nutrition Month: Embrace frozen and canned vegetables for healthy meals

Eating your vegetables has never been easier! This National Nutrition Month, we’re shining a spotlight on frozen and canned vegetables as affordable, convenient, and nutritious options to keep your meals healthy and delicious. Frozen and Canned Vegetables: Just as Good as Fresh Contrary to common myths, frozen and canned