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The Goodbye Girl

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Thu, 02/23/2023 - 05:00

I am leaving my husband. Relax. I’ll only be gone for 10 days. My son and his wife are going to Hawaii. Grandma (hello, that is me) will be heading to Houston to take care of the grandkids.

What Do We Mean When We Say God Is Holy?

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Thu, 02/23/2023 - 05:00

“Something that is holy is set apart as something special,” says Jennifer, 11. “The Israelites took all their gold earrings and jewelry and things like that and made them into a golden calf. Moses was on Mount Sinai so he couldn’t tell them not to. They worshiped the calf and considered it holy.

Lawsuits Pile Up Two Years After Texas’ Devastating Winter Storm

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Thu, 02/23/2023 - 05:00

When Cherrilyn Nedd left her uncomfortably cold Summerwood home during the February 2021 winter storm to stay with her inlaws — who had a generator — she never expected that she would return to find the house ruined. She left the faucets dripping and her cabinets open.

Lessons from the Past Two Years

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

The last couple of years have been doozies - for just about all of us. The world has changed before our eyes, in ways we never would have or could have imagined. I’ve found - often the hard way - that difficult times are opportunities for growth, new perspectives and outlooks.

Forney ISD Receives Award for Theatre Education

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

Forney ISD is now a Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education district, one of only nine in the state.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 6 – April 3

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 6 through April 3, 2023.

Be the Sprinkles on the Cake

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

I hope that most of you know that I own Flower Basket. And today, you will all learn that my “significant” birthday is in February, less than a week from Valentine’s Day.

Representative Keith Bell’s Capitol Update

News Staff

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

Great meeting with Dr. Curran, Michael Glas, Steven Schiff, and Glen Robinson with East Texas Community Clinic and Carevide discussing their work on providing healthcare services in HD 4. Enjoyed a visit with Students and Administrators Dr. Jerry King, Ms. Cortney Curran, and Mr.

Encouraging Physical Activity to Upgrade Quality of Life in Aging Adults

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

As we age, strength training and aerobic exercise become increasingly important.

Gov. Greg Abbott Tells State Agencies to Stop Considering Diversity in Hiring

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is warning state agency and public university leaders this week that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives — policies that support groups who have been historically underrepresented or discriminated against — is illegal in hiring.