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Body Fall sports are right around the corner, and while fans are counting down the days until the lights come on and the bands start playing, coaches and athletes know one thing, the most important part of the season is happening right now: Preseason preparation.

Body July 16: Carevide Kaufman is hosting a Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 16 from 5-7 p.m. at 2600 Commerce Way in Kaufman.

Body Every year, we hear about teacher shortages, declining interest in education careers, and schools struggling to fill vacancies. Yet, we continue to ignore one of the biggest reasons why.

Body The waitress in Forney keeps all of her tips. The lineman in Kaufman keeps all of his overtime pay.

Body Artificial intelligence is inescapable. Emerging technology is ubiquitous in the workplace, at schools and computers and phones.

Body July 16: Carevide Kaufman is hosting a Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 16 from 5-7 p.m. at 2600 Commerce Way in Kaufman.

Body Recently, I watched a video of a NCAA Division I football coach screaming at a player, using every foul word imaginable in an attempt to make a point. The lesson I learned had nothing to do with football.

Body One of the most common leadership questions I have encountered is whether a boss can truly be friends with employees. Many leadership authors caution against becoming too close to those you supervise.

Body One of the most common debates in leadership revolves around hiring and promotion decisions. Should an organization select the individual with years of experience, or invest in someone with less experience but tremendous potential?

Body I’ve been a devout hunter and eater of wild pork for a long, long time. I’ve pursued wild porkers in remote river bottoms of east Texas and the brush country of South Texas and just about everywhere in between.