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Terrell High School Student Paints Ornament for Capitol Christmas Tree

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

An ornament designed and painted by a Terrell High School student hangs in the House of Representatives chamber in the State Capitol this Christmas.

City of Mesquite Offers New Emergency Alerts System

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

The City of Mesquite now offers a way to sign up for emergency and general information and weather alerts. Mesquite Alerts, powered by CodeRED, is a high-speed emergency mass notification service that allows residents to opt in to receive real time notifications.

Did You Know?

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

Though it might not be home to as many celebrants as Australia and the United States, the tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati will be the first country to ring in the new year in 2022. This small nation beats New Zealand’s Chatham Islands to the punch by 15 minutes.

A New Year, A New Beginning

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

The New Year is a time of resolutions. It’s a time when people commit to making a change in their life.

And 2022 is History!

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

The end of any year causes one to look back in reflection of the events that had occurred in the last twelve months. Forney Education Foundation experienced a wonderful 2022 due in large part to the amazing support of the teachers and community that believed in and understood the mission of FEF.

Secretary Scott Releases Phase 2 Report on Full Forensic Audit of 2020 General Election in Texas

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

On December 19th Texas Secretary of State John Scott released a report on the second and final phase of the agency’s full forensic audit of the 2020 General Election in four of Texas’ largest counties: Collin, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant.

Increasing the Sustainability of the Texas Wine Industry

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

Texas continues to play an increasingly important role in supplying quality, flavorful wine to help meet growing demand across the U.S.

How to Use Diet to Combat Age-Related Bodily Changes That Can Affect Your Health

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

The human body is a marvel. How the body transforms over the course of an individual’s life is one of its more remarkable qualities, and those changes never cease, even as individuals near retirement age.

Work-Related Resolutions to Consider in the Year Ahead

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

New Year’s resolutions run the gamut from kicking bad habits like smoking to finding more time to exercise to learning a foreign language. Many resolutions are about self-improvement, and that desire to live better can extend into the professional arena.

Did You Know?

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 05:00

Real estate remains an especially lucrative investment vehicle. According to the S&P 500 Index, the median return on investment in the United States property market is 8.6 percent. That’s an important consideration for investors who are considering adding income properties to their portfolios.