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And Now It Is December!

News Staff

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

The last month of 2021 has already begun, and the community is looking forward to the Holiday Season! After all, this time of year has the shortest days and the biggest moments in many a family’s personal history.

Cowboy Chicken Fans Support Senior Connect: Meals on Wheels

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Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

Cowboy Chicken in Forney, the fast casual restaurant brand serving real wood-fired rotisserie chicken, is teaming up with Senior Connect: Meals on Wheels of Kaufman County for its “Buy a Plate” promotion to help feed those in need during the holiday season. Through Dec.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members

News Staff

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

Shandaniecia Childress and Katie Barnett of Forney and Stacie Thomas of Crandall were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Three Kaufman County High School Students Take Top Prizes in Veterans Day Essay Contest

News Staff

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the talents of high school writers from five different Kaufman County High Schools came to life through words as 32 students wrote about “What a Veteran Is To Me”. The top three winners of the essay contest were announced at the Nov.

Why Breakfast Still Matters

News Staff

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

Many adults recall being told “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” when they were youngsters. Though the accuracy of that phrasing hinges on what people eat during their morning meal, scientific evidence supports the notion that breakfast is important to overall health.

2021 Fall Coloring Contest Sponsored by City Bank

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Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

Pre-K Winner: SADIE CONRAD Kindergarten Winner: JIMMY CORDOVA First Grade Winner: MAX MARTINEZ Second Grade Winner: EMILIANO SANCHEZ Third Grade Winner: MATEO NZEAKOR Fourth Grade Winner: PAISLEY MARTIANO Fifth Grade Winner: REESE BALL Sixth Grade Winner: EMMA HOUSE Layden Center: MOLLY GILKEY

Mesquite Installs First Latino Mayor and Newly Elected City Councilmembers

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Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

At the Nov. 15 Mesquite City Council meeting, a ceremony was held to install the newly elected Mayor and City Councilmembers. This included Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr. as the first Latino Mayor in the history of Mesquite, TX. Mayor Alemán said, “I’m excited to be the first Latino Mayor of our city.

Texas Winter Tradition of Rainbow Trout Stocking Began November 24th

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Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

November is known as a time to give thanks, but in Texas the month also marks the beginning of a winter tradition for anglers of all ages across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department kicked off this tradition when it began stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 24.

Cold Temperatures are Around the Corner

News Staff

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

Winter solstice, the first official day of winter, Dec. 21, is still more than a month away. But with freezing temperatures around the corner, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts have tips on how to protect your plants, pipes and pets.

Stock the Pantry with Holiday Baking Ing

Stock the Pantry with Holiday Baking Ingredients

News Staff

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 05:00

Many holiday traditions begin with family and friends gathered in the kitchen or around the dinner table. Food is an integral part of celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah, and key components of each holiday are tied exclusively to food.