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Crandall ISD Calendar Changes Allow More Days for Teacher Prep and Planning, Additional Cleaning at Schools

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

Adjustments to the 2022-23 school calendar extend Winter Break for students by one day while adding teacher classroom prep without extending the school year December 12, 2022 CISD Trustees voted to accept administrative recommendations and amend the 2022-23 school calendar at Monday night’s regular...

CISD Esports Team Wins First Place in Competition

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

Relatively new on the scene, esports clubs and competitions are continually gaining traction across the state of Texas, and Crandall ISD is no exception. As the name implies, esports clubs specialize in competitive video game playing, oftentimes as a team.

Holiday Stress Busters

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

41% of those polled are stressed by the holidays. Fortunately, there are many ways to bust holiday stress. Set realistic goals. Your expectations should correspond to your circumstances, time, and money. Don’t try to outdo family and friends. You don’t have to impress anyone.

Texas Bar Foundation Donates Over $22,000 to Lone Star CASA

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $22,315 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests.

My Why is Because of Her

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

We are asked many times about our personal “Why” - why we so passionately believe in the Forney Education Foundation. And all of the Board members have different whys but they do tend to be the same reason: the children/students in Forney ISD.

TxDOT and Mesquite to Complete Lawson Road Safety Improvements in February

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Mesquite have begun safety improvements along Lawson Road between Milam Road and Cartwright Road. Motorists will soon notice the addition of shoulders to the roadway along with new guardrails throughout the area.

Why Did I Become a Dallas Cowboys Fan?

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

My Dad Made Their Uniforms! When I was a little boy, I was not really interested in football, unless I was playing the game with friends.

This Christmas

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

Hi. We don’t know each other. But Christmas is on the way, and I wanted to introduce myself. Then again, my name isn’t important. I’m nobody special. I just wanted you to know that I’m thinking about you. I’m even praying for you. I know you’re going through a hard time. Someone you love died.

Avoid These 4 Charity Scams

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

Charitable giving grew in 2021. According to Blackbaud Institute, a social good innovator, giving not only increased after COVID-19, but actually rebounded more than it had in a decade - increasing in the United States by 9 percent overall.

Three Rights Make a Left

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 05:00

A Special Christmas Gift Christmas was fast approaching, and Zach still had so much work to do. But nothing could deter him from the goal he had set out to achieve. Not THIS Christmas.