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Families who have suffered a close family loss or major hardship, and are needing assistance with Christmas gifts for their children, and who live within the Forney Independent School District boundaries, are invited to attend one of two (2) signups.

Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of people across the globe. In the United States alone, more than 37 million people have diabetes, with approximately 90 to 95 percent of those individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Celebrations frequently involve entertaining guests or heading out for nights on the town to enjoy the company of others. Often food and beverages are part of the fun, and that includes alcoholic beverages, which may flow a little more readily during festive occasions.

In the 80s, I had the belt. Maybe you did, too. You know the belt, right? Light brown filigree leather overlayed onto a darker brown leather, snaps on one end to attach either a purchased or won buckle, I can only be describing a western belt. Having done nothing to earn a buckle, mine was store bought. In the world of western buckles, there was but one feminine version, the barrel racer. I had not, then, nor have I since, ridden a horse with the goal of rounding barrels in a timely fashion. In fact, I mostly rode my neighbor’s mule, but that’s a topic for a day when laughter is called for. Back to belts. The pinnacle of western belt design rested in the posterior view. Is a western belt even a western belt without your name on the back of it? Mine didn’t say Dina, if we’re basing it on how life has gone for me over the past 5-plus decades. Mine said something far more ominous. Sucker.

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One of the best ideas that people have embraced through social media is using the month of November to remind themselves why they are thankful for the life they have. And many, many of those posts refer to the fact that the poster knows that they are indeed blessed with a good life. But some of our neighbors do not all share the same blessings, and that is where we receive the chance to give back. Part of the blessing in giving back is knowing you have genuinely helped someone who needed a hand up, and doing so anonymously is a soul-enriching way that almost has no equal.

The City of Forney’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the introduction of Forney Rec Sports, a city-operated youth baseball and softball program designed to provide young athletes and their families with an exceptional sports experience. The program caters to children aged 3 through 14 and offers a comprehensive range of opportunities, including softball, baseball, and coed tee-ball. With seasons scheduled for both spring and fall, the inaugural season is set to commence in April 2024, and early registration is available starting on December 5th, 2023.

Last Thursday, November 7, was Election Day across the State of Texas. For residents of Forney, there were a number of propositions on the ballot, including several at the state level, the local level, and for the Forney Independent School District.

After just a three to four month break from avian influenza, the poultry industry is reeling again from another outbreak that has swept across the U.S., but this one isn’t expected to disrupt holiday turkey prices as much as last year.

Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) has been appointed to the House Armed Services Committee, filling the vacancy left by Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened applications for the 67th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet class, aimed at those interested in joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers.