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Representative Keith Bell Files Legislation Aimed at Enhancing Local Governance and Preventing Challenges like Colony Ridge

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

In response to the growing demand for resources provided by counties to Special Purpose Districts across Texas, like law enforcement and emergency services, State Representative Keith Bell filed today crucial legislation aimed at safeguarding the interests of our counties and communities while...

Forney City Council Votes to Place City Charter Amendments on November Ballot

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

On August 15, 2023, Forney City Council approved Ordinance No. 23-21 ordering a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for the purpose of making several charter amendments.

Halloween is a Day We Get it Right

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

“Halloween, a day when we get it right. Strangers come to us beautiful, ugly, odd, or scary, and we accept them without question, compliment them, treat them kindly, and give them good things. Why don’t we live like that?

Larry Golden Places Three Photos at State Fair

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

The State Fair of Texas has finished its run. Everyone who had winning photos displayed in the Creative Arts Building will soon be retrieving them. Larry Golden will be picking up three photos. Larry is an avid amateur photographer.

Texas State Parks Receive National Gold Medal Award, Recognized as Best State Park System in the Country

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

Texas State Parks received the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Popular Halloween Costumes for 2023

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

Costumes and candy are synonymous with Halloween. Individuals may spend weeks or months trying to come up with the perfect costumes for their trick-ortreating excursions or Halloween parties.

IT’S HUNTING AND COOKING SEASON!

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

I truly believe if a deer hunter tells you he or she is not excited by the opportunity to harvest a heavy antlered buck, they might not be telling you the entire truth. We’ve all heard the old adage, “You can’t eat the horns”!

FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income.

Mom Interrupted

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

“So, what I was saying was…” There was a crash in the background. Ten minutes later, I said, “So, anyway, I…” The person I am still trying to talk to is arguing with someone else. Five minutes pass and I say, “Back to that….

Ask Aunt B

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Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00

Dear Aunt B, I feel that my relationship is changing. I’m not sure if it is bad, but it is really different. Is it normal for relationships to change? What do I do to make sure it is on the right track? Change: Good or Bad? Dear Change: Good or Bad? Have you discussed this with your partner?