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Letter From a Birmingham Jail

News Staff

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

In April of 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested and jailed in Birmingham, Alabama. Alone for several days in the dull “monotony of a narrow jail cell,” as he described it, King penned a letter that has been described as one of the most important historical documents ever written.

Local Law Enforcement Make Drug Arrests

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

On January 26, 2024, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort, seized five kilograms of methamphetamines and five pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop.

TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Highway 80 and Interstate 20 Improvements

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

The Texas Department of Transportation will host both in-person and virtual public hearings on the proposed project of US 80 between Farm to Market 460 and Spur 557, and Spur 557 from US 80 to I-20 in Kaufman County.

Celebrating the Future

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

The best moments that happen during a celebration are the spontaneous ones involving people who want to share the moment with their people.

The City of Forney Mourns Loss of Former Councilmember Derald Cooper

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

With profound sadness, the City of Forney acknowledges the passing of former Councilmember Derald Cooper. Derald devoted his time and enthusiasm to public service, leaving an enduring impact on our community.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 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 year-round water quality.

FISD Board Recognizes Karaleigh Deason

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Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

FISD Board Recognizes Karaleigh Deason

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Show You Really Care

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to let that special someone know how you feel about them. Whether it be a spouse, a new boyfriend or girlfriend, or a best friend, let these thoughtful gift ideas show them how much you really care: 1.

Drought Loosens Grip on Texas Agriculture

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

Drought continues to linger in patches of the state, but Texas agricultural producers face much better cropping outlooks going into spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. AgriLife Extension agronomists Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., Amarillo; Reagan Noland, Ph.D.

4 Facts about St. Valentine

News Staff

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and engaged and married couples. He also is the name behind the holiday that inspires images of red hearts and rose petals in the middle of February. Not much is actually known about St. Valentine because records are sparse.