Author: Bill Conrad

Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced” Opens Tonight at RTC 

Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced” Opens Tonight at RTC 

An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house’s several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Agatha Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution!

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Time to Prune Oak Trees and Other February To-Dos in the Garden 

Time to Prune Oak Trees and Other February To-Dos in the Garden 

The Dallas County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA), part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, states in its latest Garden Tasks list that oak trees need to be pruned before Feb. 15 to minimize the chance of oak wilt infestation. If you must prune them after Feb. 15 and before June 30, always “paint” the cut end with tree wound paint, being very careful not to paint over the collar of the cut.    

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Earth Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 

Earth Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 

The North Central Texas Council of Government’s Air North Texas division reminds the public to love our air and our environment while we show love for each other as we plan for Valentine’s Day celebrations/gifts—Air North Texas’ Clean Air Corner blog offers several ways to do this.

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