Lifestyle

SDHS students tour hotel

Students from San Diego High School toured the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel on Thursday, April 28 as a career exploration event in the Leisure and Hospitality industry, specifically Culinary Arts . As intermediary for South Texas Career Connection, Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend coordinated with Omni Corpus Christi Hotel for 20 Culinary Arts juniors and seniors from San Diego High School to tour the main restaurant, 3rd floor banquet area and fine dining at the Republic of Texas.
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Dedication of Lucy Aragon Junior High

FREER - A beloved and dedicated former Freer Independent School District employee was recently honored with the unveiling of a new sign on the campus named after her. The campus, Lucy Aragon Junior High, will adorn the new sign in remembrance of Lucy Aragon.
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Ag Adventure Day

ORANGE GROVE - Orange Grove FFA members recently assisted in Ag Adventure Day at the Orange Grove Elementary. Chapter officers facilitated workshops on horse care, tractors, gardening, ag products, and FFA for all third, fourth and fifth graders.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Domestic Violence Support Groups • Domestic Violence Support Groups are now forming. For information call the Women’s Shelter — The Purple Door, outreach office in Alice, Texas at 664-8598.
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AGING IN place

Just because seniors encounter mobility issues as they age doesn’t mean they necessarily need to move to a different home or assisted living facility, say experts. With some organizational tips, tools, and space rearranging, accessible downsizing is possible. h Deborah Gussoff, a Certified Professional Organizer and owner of In Order, Inc., says a large portion of her business is working with baby boomers and seniors who think they have to downsize – typically by paring down their possessions in order to move to a smaller space. But what she calls “rightsizing” might be the best approach. “You can modify the volume of stuff you own to age in place in a safer, easier-to-manage way,” Gussoff advises.
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EARTHY energy

> Environmentally friendly and stylish, too? That’s a double win with these eco-conscious home décor and furniture items. .
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No green thumb? Author will help you grow houseplants

“Houseplant Warrior: 7 Keys to Unlocking the Mysteries of Houseplant Care,” by Raffaele Di Lallo If you are thinking about growing houseplants, check out “Houseplant Warrior” by Raffaele Di Lallo. He can help you decide if the weather and the timing are right for planting.
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Eggs take the spotlight in springtime

It is very likely one of the first things you learned to make: eggs! And today, whether you want to hard cook them, fold them into batter, whip the whites or dye them for Easter, eggs are holding the spotlight for the next couple of weeks.
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