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Don’t Let Fear Drive Investment Decisions

News Staff

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

In the past year, we’ve seen some big swings in the financial markets. This volatility may make you feel as if you have little control over your investment success. But the truth is, you do have more control than you might think — as long as you don’t let fear guide your decisions.

WILD HOG PRICES RIVAL THAT OF DOMESTIC HOGS

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

I have always enjoyed eating pork; fried, cooked in roasts with veggies, barbecued, sausage, cured bacon and ham, it really doesn’t matter. I love pork, wild or otherwise! I honestly prefer quality pork cooked right over any other meat.

The Queen of Ballard Road

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

At some point, back in the early 60s, my father blew into Seagoville, TX, with his two near adult sons. Perhaps he was still married to his first wife. He isn’t around to ask, nor is she, nor is wife number two, my mother. Wife 3 died decades ago.

Why Did Jesus Say That Seeing Him Is Seeing The Father?

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 05:00

The Bible says no man can see God and live (Exodus 33:20). Yet, Jesus said anyone who has seen him has seen God the Father (John 14:9). What gives? “When Philip asked to see God the Father, Jesus responded that he had been looking at the Father the whole time,” says Anais, 11.

BBB Tip: What to Know About IRS Impostors and Tax Preparation Fraud

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Thu, 02/09/2023 - 05:00

The season for filing 2022 taxes began, January 24, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are reaching out to reputable tax preparers for assistance. With roughly three months remaining until the filing deadline of Apr.

BBQ Master and Catering Expert, Eddie Deen, Partners with Forney ISD

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Thu, 02/09/2023 - 05:00

There is no doubt that good food can be linked to unique experiences. For Eddie Deen, the moments when he and his catering company have served thousands of people at once have created unforgettable experiences driven by massive amounts of planning and flawless execution.

Forney ISD Director of Bands Recognized as 2023 Yamaha “40 Under 40” Educator

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Thu, 02/09/2023 - 05:00

Forney ISD announces Jackson Middle School’s Director of Bands, Cory Graves, has been named a Yamaha “40 Under 40” Music Educator. Graves is one of just four educators selected from Texas, and he is the only middle school director to be selected from the state.

And Love is Right Around the Corner!

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Thu, 02/09/2023 - 05:00

February has been known as the Month of Love since the time of the Romans and has been celebrated throughout history in many different ways. Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to record St. Valentine’s Day as a day of romance in his 1375 poem, “Parliament of Foules”.

Meaghan Wharton of Forney Awarded Degree from UA

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Thu, 02/09/2023 - 05:00

of Forney, TX (75126), has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Master of Business Administration. UA awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.

News from area colleges. . .

News Staff

Thu, 02/09/2023 - 05:00

Forney students graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Fall 2022. Midwestern State University had 528 undergraduate and graduate students in Fall 2022 with the provision that they meet all requirements as prescribed by the faculty and administration.