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Forney Native Serves With U.S. Navy Aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story

Forney Native Serves With U.S. Navy Aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story

Forney Native Serves With U.S. Navy Aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story

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Thu, 04/25/2024 - 05:00
Petty Officer 3rd Class Asennette Eguia, a native of Forney, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. Eguia graduated from Forney High School in 2015. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Forney.
Leaving Wildlife Alone is Best Practice

Leaving Wildlife Alone is Best Practice

Leaving Wildlife Alone is Best Practice

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Thu, 04/25/2024 - 05:00
It is the time of year when people are outdoors enjoying warmer weather, beautiful flowers and emerging wildlife. As you spend time outdoors, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas.
What Attracts Pests to a Home?

What Attracts Pests to a Home?

What Attracts Pests to a Home?

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Thu, 04/25/2024 - 05:00
No homeowner wants pests to invade their homes or their yards. However, it’s easy for pests to find their way into and around a home. In fact, certain conditions may be inviting pests to a property. •Garbage: Piles of garbage offer food and shelter to pests.
Moving Into the Next Stage of Panhandle Wildfire Recovery

Moving Into the Next Stage of Panhandle Wildfire Recovery

Moving Into the Next Stage of Panhandle Wildfire Recovery

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Thu, 04/25/2024 - 05:00
Generosity from across the nation filled four Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Animal Supply Points since Feb. 28 in the wake of the Smokehouse Creek, Windy Deuce and Grapevine Creek wildfires, which burned over 1.2 million acres to become the largest wildfire in Texas history.
Keep Our Crews and Yourself Safe in Work Zones

Keep Our Crews and Yourself Safe in Work Zones

Keep Our Crews and Yourself Safe in Work Zones

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Thu, 04/25/2024 - 05:00
Have you ever felt the blast of air from traffic on the side of a highway? The ceaseless noise, staggering winds and two-ton vehicles speeding just feet away can be terrifying for highway workers in work zones.
Tips to Help Students Choose a College Major

Tips to Help Students Choose a College Major

Tips to Help Students Choose a College Major

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00
Millions of students attend college after high school. The Education Data Initiative says there were 18,939,568 people enrolled in colleges in the United States in 2023. At some point in their pursuit of post-secondary education, students will need to choose a major.
Representative Keith Bell Announces Local Law Enforcement Award of Rural Salary Assistance Grant

Representative Keith Bell Announces Local Law Enforcement Award of Rural Salary Assistance Grant

Representative Keith Bell Announces Local Law Enforcement Award of Rural Salary Assistance Grant

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00
The Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grant Program, a significant initiative born out of the collaborative efforts of State Representative Keith Bell and bipartisan support of the Texas Legislature through the passage of Senate Bill 22, has allocated a substantial $330 million for salary and...
Opportunities to Help are Everywhere

Opportunities to Help are Everywhere

Opportunities to Help are Everywhere

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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:00
“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero.” - Mr. Rogers Opportunities to help a child cross our paths every day, and choosing to act on them elevates our lives in so very many ways.