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The Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. J.L. Hancock, 21, of McLean, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Feb. 17, 2021.

The Children’s Advocacy Center for Kaufman County is excited to announce being awarded the TVEC Charitable Foundation award. This grant in the amount of $4,000.00 was awarded to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Kaufman County on June 22, 2021. These funds will help establish medical services for child sexual assault victims and child victims of physical abuse.

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Border Security Plan

Emma Hawkins was named a Presidential Scholar. Hawkins is a Junior from Forney, TX.

The impact of even a simple gesture can manifest an enormous moment in a stranger’s life. Teachers understand that it is the little things that can give a student the motivation needed to start on the learning path. And the Forney Education Foundation also understands that many little moments in students’ and teachers’ lives have added up to many, many large moments for them.

Ha Kim Ngoc Nguyen of Forney, TX, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the spring 2021 semester.

Mesquite has approved an agreement for the construction and development of a new retail project called Shadow Creek Crossing on nearly seven acres that could include a variety of retail stores and restaurant concepts. The property is owned by LF Gateway LP and is located next to John D. Horn High School at 3201 East Cartwright Road. The proposed development could include as many as six freestanding retail buildings and up to 57,500 square feet of leasable area.

Howard Payne University presented degrees to 187 graduates at Commencement ceremonies held in May for fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates. Degrees were conferred by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel.

Forney, native Adelayo Oyewo graduated with a BS in Chemistry Pre-Health Professions from Bradley University in May. Oyewo was among the 1,000-plus students who earned degrees.

Julia Dimoutsikos, majoring in Psychology from Forney, TX, was among the students named to Augustana College’s 2020-21 spring semester Dean’s List. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

I always look forward to a good slice or three of some pie for the holidays—cherry and pecan are my two “favorites!” (Yes, students, I know: “Favorite” means the “one” utmost! I lowered my grade to a “B.”)

Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture?

July 4th, also known as IN- DEPENDENCE DAY, is celebrated each year because it marks the day in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED the “Declaration of Independence,” officially separating the 13 Original Colonies from Great Britain (England as many of us simply say) during the Revolutionary War.