Time for Someone Else to Drive

Today I had the pleasure (and angst) of speaking with a gentleman who wanted a bit of insight before he and his wife met with their 6th grade daughter’s school about her lacking academic progress and special education service provision.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1 – 29

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2022.

Women Serving Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley

Being raised in Kaufman County by two public-educator parents who modeled a life of community involvement and serving others, Erleigh Norville Wiley knew from an early age that she wanted to use her talents and resources to invest in the people around her as well.

Is That Chile Pepper Hot or Not?

People who’ve made the mistake of biting into a spicy chile pepper often end up with a burning question: How can you tell if a pepper is hot or not before you taste it?

Did You Know?

Is your precious pooch joining you at the bathroom sink each day when you brush your teeth? If so, you may want to think about having him or her learn the proper technique to keeping teeth clean - with your help, of course.

Catching the Bug

For the last 14 months I’ve been anticipating it. Waiting. Knowing it was lurking in the corners or behind a large, formidable rock. I figured I was immersed in grief and that would lower my defenses and I’d be overcome eventually by some sort of bug – COVID or otherwise. It finally got me.

What Every New Parent Needs to Know About RSV

While COVID-19 and influenza continue to make headlines, another contagious respiratory virus has been spreading at an alarming rate, one which can be severe and even lifethreatening to infants and toddlers.

New County Fire Marshal Appointed

The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court recently appointed Paul F. Ayres as Fire Marshal after a months-long search. Ayres is an experienced public safety professional who has been involved in over 360 fire/explosion investigations, including 28 fatal incidents (involving 42 separate fatalities).

Forney High’s Band Director Cody Newman Named to the 2022 Yamaha “40 Under 40”

Forney, TX - Forney High School Band Director, Cody Newman was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha “40 Under 40” — Celebrating Excellence in Music Education.

Local Man Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced the conviction of Brayden Clay Sisk, 22, for Driving While Intoxicated.