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Even when the sun goes down, the opportunity to entertain outdoors is still possible. Transforming a backyard into an evening oasis does not necessarily require major renovations, but it should involve adjusting the atmosphere to facilitate comfort and visibility. The following tips can help hosts optimize outdoor spaces for nighttime events.

Homeowners do not need to get hung up on room labels as they explore ways to reinvent their spaces. Just because a floor plan labels a space as a formal dining room doesn’t mean the area has to remain that way.

It's well-documented that kitchens are popular gathering spaces in homes. Perhaps that's one reason why homeowners looking to sell their homes direct so much attention to the kitchen before listing their properties.

Bathrooms are more than just places to wash up. These spaces are evolving from utilitarian rooms to high-tech sanctuaries with all the modern conveniences one can imagine.

April 11: The No. 1 BFTS Museum is hosting a free Veterans breakfast at 119 Silent Wings Blvd.

Law enforcement from adjoining Kaufman and Van Zandt counties teamed with Gun Barrel City police April 4 to halt what authorities allege was a stolen 18-wheeler reported by dispatchers to have its engine running, with its driver fleeing northward out of Henderson County, GBC police says.

editor@terrelltribume.com One suspect remains at large after a shooting killed one person and injured another on Thursday, March 26. Kaufman County Dispatch received a report of a shooting in the area of County Road 103 in Kaufman County on Thursday around 10 p.m.

russell@themonitor.net Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court voted March 31 to approve a resolution for a Kaufman County Auto Theft Task Force grant, which Sheriff Bryan Beavers said should corral “one of the biggest issues in the county.”

Lone Star CASA Executive Director Lauren Rowe announced that she is stepping down on Thursday, March 26. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as Lone Star CASA’s Executive Director for the past six and a half years and to be part of work that creates real change for children in our community,” Rowe stated.

editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell ISD is set to host Virtual Academy information sessions for parents of incoming juniors and seniors beginning in early April. During these sessions, parents can learn how their child can complete various coursework online rather than attending classes in person.