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Medical Emergency at Kaufman County Jail

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Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:00

On February 16, 2024, at 6:23 p.m., three inmate workers experienced a medical emergency inside the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center. Jail staff immediately responded by administering lifesaving medical measures.

Renting vs. Buying: Know the Pros and Cons

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Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:00

People typically have two options when they need a place to live: rent or buy. There are pros and cons to each option, and what is best depends on the person and the situation. Choosing to rent or buy is a decision with many moving parts, says NerdWallet.

Conservative Legal Scholar Is Only Candidate For Kaufman County Court At Law To Provide Detailed Blueprint To Protect Families & Children From Violent Crime

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

Republican Joseph Russell, a well-known Kaufman County conservative legal scholar, is the only candidate for County Court at Law to release a comprehensive plan to protect families, children, schools, and businesses from the recent increase in violent offenses plaguing our county, including gang...

More Teens are Dying in Crashes Because They’re Not Wearing a Seat Belt

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

A parent’s worst nightmare happens all too often in Texas as the number of unbuckled teen drivers and passengers killed in crashes is rising. TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up—every seat, every ride.

Forney ISD Students Receive TASA/TASB Art Gallery Awards

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

Students from Forney High School and North Forney High School were selected to the Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards Gallery.

North Forney Student Artwork on Display at Governor’s Business Office

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

A student from North Forney High School will have her artwork displayed in the Governor’s Business Office for one year beginning in the spring. Evelyn Acosta’s artwork was selected for the Texas Art Education Association Youth Art Month(YAM) Spring Exhibition.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1 Temporary change in water disinfectant is essential for safe drinking water

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2024. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and yearround water quality.

Get Out the Polish!

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

When presented with a stack of silver bowls that are tarnished, the next step is to get out the silver polish. During my college years, one of my dearest friends gave me a place to come visit during the semester as my parents lived out of state. Her mother discovered that I enjoyed polishing silver.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

January 25, 2024 William Ryan Homes 1234 Abbey Green Dr.

U.S. Beef Cattle Herd Smallest Since 1951

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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

The Texas beef cattle herd could be on its way to a rebuild after hitting its lowest numbers in a decade, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural Economics, and Jason Cleere, Ph.D.