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Tips to Tame Daily Anxiety

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

Billie Kasper

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.

BBB Warning: Beware of an Increase in Travel Scams During the Holidays

News Staff

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

As the holidays approach, many Americans are beginning to look at their holiday traveling plans and deciding the best, and most affordable, way to visit family and friends.

Speaking of GOOD NEWS and BETTER NEWS

Don Themer

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

“The Good Old Days” CHERYL (CROSS) OLIVER: My parents were surprised at a meeting of the Mesquite ISD (which they had been encouraged to attend) that the Ben and JoAnn Cross Elementary School is to be built and named in their honor!

Traditional Holiday Baking Costs Up

Adam Russell

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

Holiday baking will be more expensive this year as basics like milk, eggs, flour and sugar, as well as some popular sides, have all risen since last year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Martial Arts Self-Defense Disciplines

News Staff

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

No one ever wants to find themselves in a position where they will be forced to defend themselves from a physical attack. But no one is invulnerable to attack, which only underscores how important it is that individuals from all walks of life learn ways to defend themselves.

COLA Is Sweet For Social Security Recipients

News Staff

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 05:00

If you receive Social Security, you’ve probably already heard that your checks in 2023 will be bigger – considerably bigger, in fact. How can you make the best use of this extra money?