A Texas family just sold 650 acres along the shore of Lake Palestine, east of Dallas, so the property can become a future state park. The family has owned the land for about 80 years . . . and it includes pine forests, wetlands, scenic bluffs, and a working pecan orchard. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation purchased the tract and will hold it until the state can acquire it in 2027. The park is expected to offer hiking and biking trails, campsites, and access to kayaking…… A cat named Turtle has been reunited with his family after being missing for 571 DAYS and traveling across two states. Turtle went missing from his Connecticut home in March of 2025. The family asked a pet rescue company for help . . . and the breakthrough finally came earlier this month when someone posted online about finding a cat in New York state. Turtle’s microchip ultimately confirmed his identity……………….And finally……………..
Evergreen High School in Colorado just crowned two very popular members of the school as homecoming royalty: their therapy dogs Polenta and Norene. They ran uncontested and won in a landslide. The dogs have been helping students and staff since a school shooting rocked the community last year. They offer comfort in the hallways, counseling offices, and even during tests. The pups are there to help all day long . . . and the students say spending time with them helps ease stress and anxiety.