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The Importance of a Super Flower Blood Moon

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Thu, 05/19/2022 - 05:00

The way full moons are named depends on what the usual events that occur in that particular month are. For example, the full moon in the month of May is called a”Flower Moon” due to the number of flowers that are blooming in the month.

Kaufman County Recognized as Silver Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful

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Thu, 05/19/2022 - 05:00

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recently named Kaufman County a Silver Star Affiliate, a designation granted to only 28 of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates.

TVCC Offering Line Worker Program

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Thu, 05/19/2022 - 05:00

The Trinity Valley Workforce Education program is looking for students interested in becoming part of the electrical line worker field.

Shopping for Yard Equipment Things to Know

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Thu, 05/19/2022 - 05:00

Warm weather is here, and you are ready to get outside and make your yard both beautiful and functional. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor family room or outdoor office, or want to expand your space for entertaining.

Why are My Tomato Leaves Curling?

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Thu, 05/19/2022 - 05:00

As the weather warms up and everything in the garden begins to grow, some gardeners may notice their tomato plants have twisting or curling leaves. Although the yellowing of tomato leaves is one problem, the curling of tomato plant leaves is often quite another. According to Joe Masabni, Ph.D.

Texas State-Fish Art Contest Reveals 2022 Winners

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Thu, 05/19/2022 - 05:00

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is pleased to announce the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest winners for 2022. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interest in fish, fisheries and fishing.

Voters Approve School Bond, Re-Elect Dobbs and Traylor to Their Offices

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Local citizens came out to the polls last Saturday, May 7, to wrap up the Joint Election for the City of Forney and Forney Independent School District. On the ballot, Forney ISD proposed a $1.29 billion bond referendum to address the unprecedented growth in the district.

Forney City Manager Select New Chief of Police

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

After national recruitment and a thorough interview process, the City of Forney is excited to announce the hiring of Carrie White as the next Chief of Police for the Forney Police Department.

Run for the Roses

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

May 7, 2022 was the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, the “fastest two minutes in horse racing.” This year the winner was Rich Strike, a horse with the second-longest odds-to-win in Derby history.

Mesquite City Council Approves Stronger Regulations on Short Term Rentals

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

After an increasing number of concerns raised by residents living near short term rental properties, the Mesquite City Council passed a series of measures to address concerns with parking, noise, commercial events and disorderly conduct at these properties.