SMOKED MEXICAN SOUP? YOU BET!

What is better on a chilly winter’s day than a big bowl of just about any kind of soup, stew, or chili? Chances are good that if you hunt, you have some venison or wild pork in your freezer which can become the main ingredient for a tasty meal.

Kaufman County Area Remembers,Or At Least Some Folks Remember Some Things!

*These various memories were recorded around the year, 1984, and can be found in one form or another in History of Kaufman County, Volume II.* Oct. 5, 1899—The “1st automobile in Texas” event (according to some) saw E. H. R.

Mesquite Approves Additions of the City’s First Splash Pad, a Dog Park, and More

Based on resident requests, the City of Mesquite will soon implement improvements to several local parks. The Mesquite City Council passed several items during the Feb. 21 council meeting to allow for funding for new parks and upgrades to existing parks.

Why Did God Command Us Not to Covet?

By Carey Kinsolving As Abraham Lincoln paced the floor amid the crying of his two young sons, a passing neighbor asked, “What’s the matter with the boys?” “Just what’s the matter with the whole world,” answered Lincoln. “I have three walnuts, and each boy wants two.

City Attorney Jon Thatcher Accepts Position with the City of Fate

On November 15, Fate City Council announced the hiring of Jon Thatcher as their new City Attorney. Mr. Thatcher has served as the City Attorney for the City of Forney since August of 2016. The City of Forney is extremely grateful for Mr.

Kaufman County Retired School Personnel Donate Books for Early Childhood Classes in Forney ISD

Teachers never really stop wanting to help students learn and grow. Several members of the Kaufman County Retired School Personnel organization recently proved that when they donated more than 300 new books to Forney ISD.

Mesquite Announces Five Finalists for Police Chief

The City of Mesquite has announced five finalists for Police Chief. The finalists will participate in panel interviews in Mesquite August 25 – 26, and the City plans to select one of the finalists as its new Police Chief by the end of September. The finalists are: • James Lowery, Jr.

Natalie Marie Bates of Forney Graduates From Saint Michael’s College

Natalie Marie Bates of Forney (75126) graduated May 13 from Saint Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude in Sociology and Anthropology & Political Science.

Save Our Pollinators, Save Our World

Pollinators serve a great purpose in the agriculture world. Without them, humans and animals would have little to no food at all. Texas A&M AgriLife researcher Juliana Rangel, Ph.D.

Is Marinating Worth the Time and Effort?

Backyard barbecue enthusiasts typically prefer the taste of grilled foods over meals prepared in other ways. Much of that devotion to grilled foods can be traced to the unique flavor open flames impart to meat, poultry and other items.