The NFL will be reducing its preseason by two games according to ProFootballTalk, cutting out the first and last week due to the surge of coronavirus cases throughout the country.

Texas Motor Speedway is not going to make it mandatory for fans to wear masks if they attend NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 on July 19. At least not unless the state or Denton County makes it mandatory like Tarrant County has done to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Hear the rise and fall of the ocean tide?

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CUFF DINNER JULY 9

BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION TO MEET

While the COVID-19 pandemic knocked out the annual reunion of the Independence High School Alumni Association, it did not ruin scholarship awards to 2020 graduating seniors of IHS.

LOST PUPPERS — This sweet female was picked up Wednesday morning. If she belongs to you call AWOL at 620-331-7931. AWOL is open by appointment only due to COVID-19. Call 620-331-7931. Many pets are available for adoption at the Animals With Our Love Humane Society Shelter for a fee which include spay or neuter, shots and tags. All the animals at AWOL can be adopted during the operating hours of AWOL, located at 116 S. 23rd Street in Independence. Shelter volunteers are in need of cat litter, bleach, cleaner, and dog treats. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday hours are 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.