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Celebrate Juneteenth

News Staff

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later.

City of Forney Announces Mosquito Fogging Campaign

News Staff

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

The City of Forney is taking proactive measures to combat mosquito- borne diseases and ensure the well-being of its residents. Commencing last Thursday, June 8th, the City initiated a comprehensive mosquito fogging campaign that will continue on a weekly basis until early October.

Local Man Sentenced to 65 Years for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

News Staff

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced this week that a Kaufman County jury has found ANDY GONZALEZ, 33, guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Younger than 14. Mr. Gonzalez was sentenced to 65 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Where are you right now? Look at your feet.

Billie Kasper

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

It’s very easy to get caught in the loop of only worrying about tomorrow or replaying the past. A good teacher once said, “Look at your feet. Are they where they are supposed to be? Are they headed in the direction you want to be going?”

News from area colleges. . .

News Staff

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

Midwestern State University recognized 958 honor students for the Spring 2023 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 398 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 259 students and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 301 students.

Texas Drought, Winter Took Toll on Residential Lawns, Turfgrass

Blair Fannin

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

“Last year we experienced severe drought conditions across the state and then winter featured some harsh freezes, particularly in North Texas and down through Central and South Central Texas,” said Young-Ki Jo, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service plant pathologist in the Department of Plant...

Forney ISD Recognized Barbara Jo Green for Her Service as a Boardmember

News Staff

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

Forney ISD recognized Barbara Jo Green at the May 30th Board of Trustees meeting. Green has served the students, staff and families as a board member since 2015. Dr. Michael Idemudia will serve in her place for the remainder of her term.

Game Wardens Help Keep Public Safe during Memorial Day Weekend

News Staff

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas lakes and rivers to ensure visitors were recreating responsibly. They cited a decrease in accidents this year but noted an increase in citations issued, warnings and arrests.

Running Away From Problems

Bryan Golden

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

Do you have problems, adversity, and obstacles in your life? If you said yes, then you are like everyone else. Even the most successful people are faced with challenges. What varies is how each person responds to their problems.

Who Do You Trust with Your Social Security Number?

Raj Ananthanpillai

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:00

If your gym asked you for your email password, would you give it to them? I would wager that you would tell them, “No,” and then ask why they would even need it. The idea that you need to provide something so sensitive to lift weights should seem laughable.