Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 - 1790) Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. At the age of 12, he began an apprenticeship as a printer and later wrote Poor Richard’s Almanack. Franklin helped establish the first Public Hospital and the first volunteer fire department in America. He was also a founding member of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. At the age of 70, he was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence. … [Read more] about Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 – 1790)
Archives for November 2, 2018
Local Banks Begin Walk Across Texas Challenge
Local Banks Begin Walk Across Texas Challenge by Melisa Rhodes, M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family and Community Health Agent, Van Zandt County Van Zandt County is the proud home of numerous financial institutions that serve the residents of … [Read more] about Local Banks Begin Walk Across Texas Challenge
Drivers Urged to End Streak of Daily Deaths
Drivers Urged to End Streak of Daily Deaths AUSTIN – Not all anniversaries are happy and Nov. 7 is one of the saddest of all. Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person has died on Texas roadways every single day. In an effort to end this deadly 18-year … [Read more] about Drivers Urged to End Streak of Daily Deaths
