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Saving is a vital component of financial planning. However, more than half of Americans are saving too little and do not have an accurate grasp of their spending habits.

Few individuals in American history have made an impact as sizable as Martin Luther King, Jr. King wore many hats throughout his tragically short life, from minister to activist to scholar, leaving behind a legacy that is worthy of celebration.

On December 12, 2023, a Kaufman County jury found KYLE BRANDON WILLIAMS guilty on two counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. Williams was the 27-yearold live-in boyfriend of the children’s mother. The jury heard testimony that he began perpetrating the offenses when the children were 7 and 9 years old. Following the children’s outcries of Williams’ sexual abuse, their mother was later arrested and charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive when Williams was located by law enforcement hiding in her closet.

Ever wonder where you could go that is close by and will let you work with a 3D printer? Or be able to collaborate with other creatives to make an idea a reality? Stay tuned to the happenings at The OC as a makerspace area named Assembly Required will be opening up later in the spring.

I think I want to stop drinking or at least slow down. I don’t think I have a drinking problem, but I think I would feel better with a little less alcohol. I have also been seeing online a lot of people posting dry January or quitting all together. Have you got any tips to help me with this journey?

“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra.

Hello, 2024. Despite the fact that you sound like some Orwell/Asimov book pitch, I promise you I’m trying. Thank goodness no one writes checks anymore. I would surely be putting last year’s date on every transaction between now and late August. Once the queen of the vision board, the supreme ruler of the resolution, the princess of the new planner, & the sultan of the paradigm shift, you have me worn plumb out already, 2024. That’s why I am taking this moment, printed word influencer though I am not, to make an official announcement. Clink the champagne glass. Knock the gavel. In the words of 1996’s DJ Kool, 28 years ago (egad), let me clear my throat. After much thought and intense scrutiny, I have decided to make my word of the year (drumroll) easy. Make that easy with a lil e.

Governor Greg Abbott celebrated that Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state's best-inthe- nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a 'blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation.' This marks the fifth State of the Year win for Texas from Business Facilities, more than any other state.

On Friday, January 5, 2024, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department welcomed the community to the grand opening of the new Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Substation located on the north side of Forney. Purposefully positioned within the fastest-growing portion of Kaufman County, this new facility will house Patrol Units, a Criminal Investigation Division, a Property Room, a Training Room, and Command Staff. Additionally, this Substation, which is located on FM 548 in close proximity to North Forney High School on land previously donated by Forney ISD, includes classroom space for FISD’s Career Technology and Education (CTE) program making it an innovative facility that will not only function to protect and serve residents and businesses of Kaufman County but will also provide invaluable education opportunities for the students of Forney ISD.

MUZZLELOADERS PROVIDE LATE SEASON VENISON

Sleep is an often unsung hero of overall health. Diet and exercise get their fair share of glory, but without a good night’s rest, even the most physically active, nutrition- conscious individuals are vulnerable to a host of ailments and illnesses.

Woollybear caterpillar makes its seasonal journey to overwinter

January is among the colder months of the year, but for football fans things are just starting to heat up when the calendar turns to a new year. In addition to featuring the College Football Playoff semifinals (January 1) and championship game (January 8), January also ushers in the National Football League playoffs, which begins with wild card weekend on January 13. That schedule can warm the hearts of football fans no matter how cold it may be outside.