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Experience is Priceless

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

The experience and wisdom of an older generation can be so amazing and uplifting. The differences in available technology today versus the thirties, the forties, and the fifties are vast.

Mabank Man Sentenced to 10 Years Probation for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury to a Family Member

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

Criminal District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announces the conviction of SHANNON LYNN WILEY, 53, for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury to a Family Member, a first-degree felony offense.

News from area colleges. . .

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

Kymeyone Lanehart of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Lanehart was initiated at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Confronting the Suffocating Grip of Credit Card Giants on American Small Businesses

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

As we observe Small Business Week, it is important to reflect on the vital contributions that small businesses make to our national economy and the fabric of our local communities.

Why Elected Officials Believe Career and Technical Education is Vital to the Future US Workforce

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

More than 1,100 schools across the state are providing innovative programs aimed at preparing students for the workforce. Career and Technical Education (CTE) refers to courses and programs that prepare students for careers in current or emerging professions.

Finding Human Connection This Military Appreciation Month

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

StatePoint Military Appreciation Month is an annual reminder to honor the sacrifices and contributions of the people who serve in the U.S. military, and to recognize the importance of the support networks and camaraderie that boost their morale throughout their journey.

Republican Leaders: Rick Harrison’s Soft-On-Crime- Approach to Justice has put Kaufman County Families at Risk

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

When serving as DA, court records show he repeatedly allowed men charged with violent sexual assault of a child to serve no jail time For Immediate Release May 13, 2024 Kaufman, Texas - Kaufman County Criminal Court records have been discovered showing that when Rick Harrison served as District...

OUTDOORS

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

WITH LUKE CLAYTON As one of my radio heroes, Garrison Keelor, used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.” Change the word “Wobegon” to “Kaufman County” and my exact sentiments will be mirrored. But I have managed to venture afield close to home in pursuit of wild hogs between floods.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

News Staff

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses.

Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise in Texas

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Thu, 05/16/2024 - 05:00

When you see a motorcycle on the road, it’s not just a bike – it carries someone’s best friend, someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s spouse. Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas last year, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured.