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Thunder & Lightnin’

Dina Moon

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

Jimi Hendrix. Duane Allman. B.B. King. Eric Clapton. Robert Johnson. When you google “who are the best guitarists of all time,” inevitably, a singular list will populate. It’s published by Rolling Stone Magazine.

OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS

Outdoors With Luke Clayton

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

One thing I’ve learned through the years about catching fish: There is usually a pattern and bait that will produce action, regardless the lake, time of year or species. Finding that pattern is the challenge!

What Should You Do With a Tax Refund?

News Staff

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, what will you do with it? Of course, the answer largely depends on the size of your refund. For the 2020 tax year, the average refund was about $2,800, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Billie Kasper

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

The name of Valentine represents a deeper love than just romantic relationships and a willingness to sacrifice your life for your faith and loved ones. It shows a deep commitment and love that should be valued and cherished in all forms in which it is found.

10 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

News Staff

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

Black History Month, also referred to as African American History Month, is celebrated each February.

Beware of Scams When Preparing for Winter Storms

News Staff

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

Texas residents may be taking action to prepare for another possible winter storm, much like the one that shut down the state in 2021.

Forney ISD Receives Unprecedented Enrollment Forecast 25,000 Students in Five Years; 35,000 Students in 10 years

News Staff

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

Forney ISD received its latest quarterly enrollment forecast projecting a staggering 35,000 students by 2031. The report is based on the latest data of housing starts, inventory, land use and enrollment trends presented by leading demographer Zonda Education.

nanimously Approve Crandall High School’s Jared Miller for AHS Principal Position

Anna ISD Trustees Unanimously Approve Crandall High School’s Jared Miller for AHS Principal Position

News Staff

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

Crandall High School’s Jared Miller was named principal of Anna High School at an Anna ISD school board meeting Thursday night. Anna Trustees unanimously voted on Miller to lead the 4A high school, located in Collin County. Anna ISD, like Crandall ISD, is a fast-growth community.

Local Youth Scrambles to the Win at Forth Worth Stock Show

News Staff

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

Kymberlin Sanders a member of Forney FFA caught a calf during the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble January 14, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Sanders’s parents are Kris and John Bomer of Forney.

Using a Space Heater? Remember These Fire Safety Tips

News Staff

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 05:00

A space heater can instantly warm a room. “But be cautious,” said Orlando Hernandez, the state fire marshal. “In the past few years, several fatal Texas fires were started by space heaters.”