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Flying High From Buying In

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

This time last year North Forney Varsity Head Football Coach Eric Luster knew that something had to change. The Falcons were fresh off a 3-7 record which included an 0-6 district campaign. He was not the only one who didn’t like that taste in his mouth.

Forney ISD Receives ‘A’ Rating for TEA’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 8th Year

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

For the eighth year in a row, Forney ISD has received an “A” rating for “Superior Achievement” from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). The rating system measures the quality of school district financial management and reporting systems.

Texas Regional Bank Opens Loan Production Office in Forney

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

Texas Regional Bank (TRB) has opened a Loan Production Office (LPO) in Forney, TX. The office is under the leadership of James Huggins, East Dallas Regional Market President.

Moms Need Timeouts, Too

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

While time-outs may be torturous for young children eager to get up and go, alone time may sound like paradise to busy mothers. It can be helpful for parents to schedule daily timeouts, though breaks a few times per week can do the trick as well.

Make Your Home New Again: Seven Backyard Improvements That Make a Difference

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

The housing market always has its ups and downs, and home renovations appear to be hitting some record highs in the last few years.

Homeless Youth and Suicide

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

For many of us, November is the month of Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. It is a time when people gather with family and friends to express gratitude and appreciation for the good things in their lives.

BBB Tip: Beware of an Increase in Travel Scams During the Holidays

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

Every year, consumer reports to Better Business Bureau (BBB) focused on travel, vacation, or timeshare scams significantly increase during three times of the year – in March during spring break, in July and August during the latter half of summer break, and in December during the holiday traveling...

15 Tips to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

As colder weather starts to visit regions of the state, Texans need to prepare their gardens and yards. A good rule of “green” thumb is the farther north you live in the state, the sooner you need to start preparing.

OUTDOORS

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

WITH LUKE CLAYTON This Saturday marked the opening day of deer season! Of course, we bow hunters have had the opportunity to hunt for over a month now and, on some ranches under Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) management plans, hunting with any legal means is allowed beginning with archery season.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2023 - 05:00

As you go through life, you’ll have various financial goals — and to achieve them, you’ll need to invest. But just recognizing the need to invest is not as useful as matching specific types of accounts or investments with specific goals. How can you make these connections?