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Life-Saving Lesson: TVCC Pharmacy Tech Student Springs into Action

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 05:00

When Joshua Oliver signed up for Trinity Valley Community College’s Pharmacy Technician program, he never imagined he would one day use his training to save a life. While completing his clinical hours at Gibson Pharmacy in Seven Points, that’s exactly what happened.

Motorcyclists Don’t Just “Come Out of Nowhere”

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 05:00

Motorcyclist Brendan Johnson donated his black leather jacket to TxDOT for use in motorcycle safety messages. Tragically, he never saw the campaign because he was killed in a motorcycle crash in the Austin area on April 15, 2024, when he was just 28-years-old.

OUTDOORS

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 05:00

Last week was a quiet one for me. With intermittent rain throughout the week, I did a good bit of ‘inside’ work – catching up on some magazine articles and finally getting some of my more recent photographs organized.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 05:00

Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing the wrong one could lead to big financial problems.

Groups Gather to Celebrate Texas Water Projects

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 05:00

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication recently to celebrate the completion of two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA).

Texas Wins 2025 Prosperity Cup For New Business Investments

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 05:00

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning the 2025 Prosperity Cup awarded by Site Selection magazine to the top-performing state for attracting new business investments. “Texas is No.

Kaufman County District Attorney Supports Texas Bail Reform, Will Continue to Seek Justice for the Family of Aaron Martinez

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 05:00

The Kaufman County District Attorney’s Office stands in unwavering support of the family of Aaron Martinez in their pursuit of justice. On Monday morning, the District Attorney’s Office was fully prepared to proceed to trial in its efforts to secure justice on behalf of Mr.

Voters Re-Elect all Forney Incumbents in Landslide, Approve Juvenile Detention Center

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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 05:00

On Saturday May 3rd, City of Forney voters reelected Mayor Jason Roberson and Place 2 Councilman Cecil Chamber. Mayor Roberson received 972 votes (61.7%), Caz Tankersley received 48 (3.05%), while newcomer Weston E. Themer received 555 votes (35.24%). Councilman Cecil Chamber received 955 votes (61.

Forney ISD Receives National Showcase District Award from Capturing Kids’ Hearts

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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 05:00

For a 3rd consecutive year, Capturing Kids’ Hearts has named Forney ISD as a National Showcase Schools District award winner. Additionally, 17 Forney ISD campuses were selected as Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools.

Joint Law Enforcement Investigation Yields $4.8 Million,Vehicles, Jewelry, and Guns

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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 05:00

Criminal District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announces that on April 21, 2025, a coordinated law enforcement operation in Kaufman and Dallas Counties, led by the Texas Department of Public Safety, with crucial assistance from local law enforcement partners, resulted in the seizures of...