Is It Coming Back? Are You Sure?

Unless newspapers and television blurbs are mistaken or joking, our beloved and iconic STEAK and ALE (and maybe BENNIGANS, too) will “soon” be open again for Texans, especially in the general area of Grand Prairie.

Representative Keith Bell’s Capitol Update

March 31, 2023

Tips to Prevent Barn Swallow Nests this Spring

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now Whether you hate the mess barn swallows leave or enjoy being able to watch them up close, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to plan for these birds’ arrival now.

Hunting Prospects Favorable this Spring in Areas with Historically Strong Turkey Populations

While the 2022 drought and heat have reduced wild turkey numbers across Texas, hunters who hit the field this spring should see plenty of birds in areas that typically house huntable populations of wild turkeys.

Every Texas Traffic Death Robs a Family and a Community

At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck and killed while walking his bike across a crosswalk in Austin, cutting short his young life and promising ballet career. “He was on the verge of that stage where you find out how you stack up against professionals,” Alexei’s dad Eric Bauereis said.

Crandall ISD Names Dr. AJ Murry as Interim Superintendent, Selects Leasor Crass to Conduct Search for Permanent

At a special meeting Saturday morning, the Crandall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Dr. Anjanette (AJ) Murry as interim superintendent and tabbed Leasor Crass to oversee the district’s search for its next superintendent.

Business Leaders are Taking on Public Education with Forney ISD

Five business leaders are the first to announce their partnership with Forney ISD (FISD) to create the latest innovative approach to education at The Opportunity Central (The OC).

CISD Trustees Celebrate CTE Month, Name Newest Elementary Principal and CFO

CISD Trustees continued advancing the district’s internal leadership pipeline at Monday night’s regular board meeting, approving the move of two Pirates into campus and central office management positions.

Wranglers and Rhinestones

The 5th Annual Gala Night for the Forney Education Foundation is happening on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This year it will take place at the Silver Saloon in Terrell, Texas from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Texas Growth Continues, State Leads the Nation in Jobs Added Over the Last 12 Months

Texas added 58,200 positions in February 2023, leading the nation in jobs added over the month. In February, the state reached 13,831,900 total nonfarm jobs. February also marks two full years of uninterrupted monthly job growth in Texas. Since February 2022, 611,400 jobs have been added in Texas.