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Local Families Served at Christmas Store

News Staff

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

Nearly a dozen local families will have a merrier Christmas after attending a Christmas Store given for them on December 16 by a Forney nonprofit and two area churches. The Door Life and Pregnancy Center of Forney organized the event for its clients and their children.

93 Years Young

News Staff

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

On December 23, 1930, a sparkling brown-eyed little girl was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She was named Martha Jennine Rogers and was the darling niece of her mother’s 10 siblings. As life would sometimes go, her parents divorced when she was 9 years old.

Texas’Annual Employment Growth Continues to Outpace the Nation

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

Texas’ labor market achieved a new record high as the state’s seasonally adjusted job count reached 14,094,900, an increase of 26,800 positions over the month of November.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

December 16, 2023 Taylor’s Fashion 13990 FM 548

How to Sustainably Dispose of a Real Christmas Tree

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

For many people, nothing can compare to the smell, look and ambience of a real Christmas tree. And when the holidays are over, there are several ecofriendly ways to dispose of or recycle that ornamental piece of holiday tradition.

STAR Transit Announces Employee and Driver of the Year

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

Eight people were honored during STAR Transit’s Quarterly Driver Safety Meeting and Employee Appreciation Week. Teresa Elliott was named 2023 Employee of the Year and Donna Harwood received the 2023 Driver of Year award. Nominees for Driver of the Year included Harwood and Yolanda Hamilton.

Landen Vasquez Achieves Rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 1857

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

Landen Vasquez of Forney, Tx recently earned his rank of Eagle Scout. He is a senior at Forney High School and has been active in the band all four years. He is a member of troop 1857.

Smoking, Vaping and Menthol Are Extremely Difficult to Quit; American Lung Association in Texas Offers Tips

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

This time of year, thousands of people across Texas make resolutions to take on personal challenges, accomplish a significant goal or improve their life for the new year.

238 Receive Diplomas or Certificates at Fall Graduation

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

Trinity Valley Community College held fall 2023 Graduation Commencement at the Athens Independent School District (ISD) High School on Friday, Dec. 8, conferring Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science in nursing degrees or certificate of completion to 238 graduates.

Mansfield Yiu Earns Dean’s List Honor at Lee University

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Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:00

Lee University congratulates Mansfield Yiu of Forney, TX, on earning Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2023 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.