Hormonal cycles in teens shape behavior and parenting
Dr. Dobson explains hormones drive teen emotions for both genders. Girls show menstrual-cycle related mood swings. boys lack a cyclic pattern but remain volatile. Family influence surpasses peers in smoking and drug use, so parents must discuss risks early and model healthy choices.
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Drip irrigation tips for trees and fruiting crops
Experts discuss watering peach trees with multiple emitters and a short schedule, advise against sole emitters for full grown trees, and suggest a 4–5 hour twice weekly routine during fruiting plus biweekly after harvest. They note seeds from hybrids won’t reproduce the parent, and advise on papaya ripeness and using pond water with algae considerations.
Oak Hills Baptist plans groundbreaking for expansion
Floresville project expands Oak Hills Baptist Church to double sanctuary seating. Groundbreaking set for Sunday Sept 9 at 10 a.m. Completion aimed for March. Dr. Joel Odom leads the church at 90 Eagle Creek Ranch Blvd near U.S. 181 with multiple worship and study times. Call 830 216 CARE for details.
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Taming Cats with One Whiff Catnip Tales and Tips from Ann McCormick
A lighthearted piece explains why catnip excites about two thirds of cats and how to grow and harvest it. It covers plant behavior in gardens, seed dormancy, and tips to deter cats from desired beds while offering methods to create a safe, aromatic herb border.
Stockdale Service Group Raises Funds for Child Clothes
Generous contributors to the Stockdale Community Service Organization donate to buy school clothes at Wal-Mart for needy children. Seguin Wal-Mart pledges future help. Twelve members logged 128 volunteer hours worth about 704 dollars at minimum wage. A sing-along project produced 25 gospel song books for senior housing. A raffle and bake sale plan includes 24 pledged items such as a handmade quilt and cash and gift certificates with tickets at 1 for 1 and 6 for 5 dollars. Drawing date is Saturday Oct 6 at 11 a.m. on Main Street. attendance optional. The group also funds meal-time bids for Stockdale Nursing Center residents. The organization meets the second Thursday each month at 7:15 p.m. in the community building.
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Foster parenting information meetings in San Antonio
The Children’s Shelter invites prospective foster parents to information meetings three times in September. Sessions run Thursday Sept 13 6 30 to 8 p.m and Wednesday Sept 19 noon to 1 30 p.m and Thursday Sept 27 6 30 to 8 p.m at 1209 S Marys St. Call 210-223-6281 ext 118 for details.
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Run 4 Life Race Set for September 15 at San Antonio Zoo
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center hosts the Bosom Buddies and ManAlive Run 4 Life on Saturday September 15 at 8 a.m. starting at the Zoo lot and looping through Brackenridge Park. Proceeds fund CTRC programs with a free health fair after the race and zoo discounts for participants.
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Floresville Volunteer Firefighter Attends 72nd Training School
Jeffrey Jacobs of Floresville joins nearly 2,000 students from 750 cities in 25 states at Texas A M University for the 72nd Municipal Firemen Training School. He was sponsored by Wilson County Farm Bureau and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance to offset costs as part of a statewide effort supporting volunteer departments.
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