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Kristal Burke Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Kristal Burke of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Burke was initiated at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

North Texas Food Bank Fights Hunger in Kaufman County for 40 Years

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Forty years ago, four women pledged to fight hunger in North Texas.

Forney Student-Athlete Earns ASU Athletics Postseason Award

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Eighteen Angelo State University student-athletes, including Cassidy Hill of Forney, received a variety of individual postseason awards at the annual Holland’s Sports Banquet hosted by the ASU Athletic Department and sponsored by Holland’s Jewelry.

The Positive Effects of Gardening on Mental Health

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Getting outdoors and gardening can do more than just provide some physical activity and produce food for the table; it can be beneficial to the mind as well.

Self-Eliminating Genes Tested on Mosquitoes

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have tested a technology to make temporary genetic modifications in mosquitoes. The modifications self-delete over time.

What Distracts You From Driving Safely?

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Distracted driving is a leading contributor to crash deaths on our roads. It’s also preventable. For nearly 100 years, State Farm® has been committed to encouraging safe driving behaviors. Today’s drivers are surrounded by many devices and activities that may distract them from driving safely.

North Texas Municipal Water District Moves Forward with Independent Review Recommendations

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

At their Regular Meeting held April 28, 2022, the Board of Directors for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) approved the adoption of three resolutions regarding recommendations from a third-party financial management analysis of the District’s Regional Water System.

Dallas Arboretum Offers Children’s Summer Camps for Grades 1st-6th Registration is now open

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents children’s summer camps that spark imagination in STEM and nature from June 6 to August 5, 2022. Designed for students entering first through sixth grades in fall 2022, all camps run Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3p.m.

Gov. Greg Abbott Redirects $500 Million From Other Agencies to Fund Border Security Mission Through End of Fiscal Year

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday he is moving another $500 million to fund Operation Lone Star, his border security initiative at the Texas-Mexico border.

STAR Transit Elects Longtime Executive Director to Board

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

Omega Hawkins, who retired as STAR Transit’s Executive Director in 2019, is the organization’s new Primary Place 1 board member. The board elected Hawkins on April 19. Previously, she was serving as Alternate Member Place 1.