City of Forney Seeking Community Service Partnerships

The City of Forney is seeking organizations interested in participating in the city’s court ordered community service program. In some circumstances, community service is offered to satisfy court-ordered fines, costs, and fees if residents are unable to pay due to financial hardship.

The Twelfth Day of Christmas

Many people do not realize that the Christmas song, ”The Twelve Days of Christmas” starts on Christmas Day and ends on January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany.

NTMWD Receives Additional Recognition for Transparency Efforts from Texas Comptroller

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is the latest local government entity to achieve specific debt transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program.

How Oatmeal Helps Individuals Overcome Stomach Bugs

Thanks to impressive nutritional content, oatmeal is the unsung hero of the pantry. While it might not garner the glory of coldbusting chicken soup or sore throat-conquering tea with honey, oatmeal can help people overcome common illnesses like stomach bugs.

Equity vs. Low Expectations

Equity in education is the action of providing students access to what they need to be successful academically. While equality reflects all students being treated the same and given access to the same or similar resources, equity is achieved when students have access to what they need individually.

Texas Game Warden Memorial is Moving to New Home

Since 2012, the Game Warden Peace Officer’s Association has been working to relocate the memorial from the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens to the grounds of the Texas State Capitol.

BBB Tip: Holiday Returns and Exchanges

The weeks following the Christmas holiday are often busy for retailers exchanging or refunding holiday gifts. As consumers interact with businesses, it is important to consider a few key facts regarding product returns or exchanges.

News from area colleges. . .

Midwestern State University Fall Honor Roll Midwestern State University recognized 1,036 honor students for the Fall 2021 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 369 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 302 students and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 365 students.

Dallas Arboretum Offers $5 Admission to Start the New Year

To kick off 2022 and encourage people to enjoy the outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden offers $5 general admission for the entire month of January. Tickets need to be purchased online. Pre-purchased parking is $11.

Cedar Fever Season in Texas

Cedar fever season is upon us once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. But what exactly is cedar fever and why is it so insufferable this time of year?