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Say grats at dinner
Dear Editor: When we read about problems and tragedies it’s easy to become distressed. To increase happiness, think about things for which you have gratitude. My family does this at the end of dinner when we say “grats.” This involves one person telling us three things for which she or he is grateful. Then we have a conversation about what was said.
Redistricting attracts a spate of GOP candidates
Redrawing the state’s congressional maps, though being challenged in court, has drawn 114 Republican candidates in the state’s 38 districts with nearly two months left until the filing deadline, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Do people attend garage sales anymore?
Once a weekend staple in neighborhoods across America, the garage sale complete with hand-painted signs, folding tables, and boxes of forgotten treasures seems to be fading into the past. As online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and eBay have become the go-to platforms for secondhand shopping, many wonder: Do people still attend garage sales anymore?
Linden Garden Club October Yard of the Month
The Linden Garden Club has selected the yard of Kirby and Prairie Pate for its October 2025 Yard of the Month Award. The Pate’s property is located at 911 North U.S. Hwy. 59, Linden, and serves as a beautiful “Welcome” to folks coming into Linden from the Atlanta area – the beautifully landscaped home sits close to the “Music City Texas” sign which welcomes visitors to Linden.