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What Investors Can – And Can’t – Control

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control.

Thank You to All Who Served

Billie Kasper

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Last week we at FEF were proud to celebrate the hard work that our graduates have done for the last 13 years. But this week--the week between Memorial Day and D-Day--it’s worth considering all those that came before us that made all of this possible.

News from area colleges. . .

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Posie Weatherall Graduates from Belhaven University Congratulations to Posie Weatherall, on their recent graduation from Belhaven University. Weatherall, from Forney, TX, graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Forney High School Senior Kennedy Wilcox Presented with Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) presented one of its annual Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarships to Forney High School Senior Kennedy Wilcox. She is among 10 high school seniors in NET RMA counties throughout northeast Texas to receive $1,000 scholarships.

North Texas Municipal Water District Receives EPA Acceptance of the Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Protection Plan

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently accepted the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Protection Plan (WPP) as meeting the agency’s guidelines for watershed-based plans.

Beating the Summer Heat

Paul Schattenberg

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the possibility of heat stress or even heat stroke. But there are ways to avoid getting “overheated” this summer, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Did You Know?

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

A day spent in the great outdoors can expose people to unparalleled beauty and offer the ability to view wildlife not readily encountered elsewhere.

How to Conserve Energy While Keeping the AC on

News Staff

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption.

Don’t Get Caught Up with the Crowd

Bryan Golden

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Many problems we have could be avoided or minimized if more people refused to follow the crowd. Group behavior often instills fear and panic as it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Regardless of reality, the crowd is led with false premises. They then behave as if what they are being told is true.

Water Saving Tips for Lawn Care

Tommy Phillips County Extension Agent Agriculture/natural Resources Kaufman County

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:00

Even though we have been very blessed over the last few weeks with intermittent showers, we are still behind our normal rain fall. Despite that, we should all be good stewards of our most precious natural resource - WATER!