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Chili Meat From the Wild

News Staff

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 05:00

WITH LUKE CLAYTON I like to create little challenges for myself that add fun to my outdoor lifestyle. A few days ago, I was with a group of friends and the subject of chili came up. The weather was cold, and chili was a fitting subject.

Advice Can Help When Making Charitable Gifts

News Staff

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 05:00

Now that it’s the holiday season, gifts are probably on your mind – and you might intend for some of those gifts to go to charities. Although your intentions are good, you could be shortchanging both your recipients and yourself with your method of giving.

Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick Diverge Ahead of the Legislative Session on Property Taxes, Power Grid

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Thu, 12/15/2022 - 05:00

The legislative session is more than a month away, but fault lines are already emerging between Texas’ top two Republican leaders on two major issues. Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov.

Rising Utility Costs

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Thu, 12/15/2022 - 05:00

Much like the cost of a loaf of bread or a carton of eggs now costs consumers considerably more than it did a couple of years ago, the price to heat and cool a home has risen considerably.

Did You Know? Cost of DUI

News Staff

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 05:00

Though various factors specific to each individual instance, such as geography and personal history, will affect how much a DUI conviction or charge costs, drivers who find themselves charged with DUI can expect to pay a lot of money.

Tips to Tame Daily Anxiety

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Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America indicates anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older every year, which equates to around 19.1 percent of the population.

Biologists Stress Testing Harvests for Chronic Wasting Disease During Deer Season

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Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

With the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Kaufman County, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are stressing the importance of testing harvest-ed deer taken this hunting season to curb the spread of this deadly disease.

Forney Chamber of Commerce Hires New Executive Director

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Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

The Forney Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces the hiring of Megan (Meg) Adams as the new executive director. Adams will manage the day-to-day operations of the Forney Chamber with a focus on growing membership and promoting business growth and development.

December Magic

News Staff

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

With the first weekend in December already behind us, the month feels like it is galloping to the end of the year.

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected at a High Fence Release Site in Kaufman County

News Staff

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was detected on a high fence release site in Kaufman County. This is the first positive detection of CWD in the county.