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Delegates line up to speak on legislative priorities at the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention on June 13, 2026 in Houston. Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

Delegates line up to speak on legislative priorities at the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention on June 13, 2026 in Houston. Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

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The Texas GOP Wants Closed Primaries Here’s What That Would Mean for Voters

Natalia Contreras, Vote-beat And The Texas Tribune
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 04:00
During the Texas Republican Convention last week, Gov. Greg Abbott publicly backed a push to close primaries and require voters to register with a party.
Crandall ISD State Assessment Scores Available

Crandall ISD State Assessment Scores Available

Crandall ISD State Assessment Scores Available

News Staff
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 04:00
Some state assessment results have already been released, others will be released in the coming weeks for STAAR, STAAR EOC, TELPAS, and STAAR Alternate 2 assessments.
Over 100 Pets Receive Free Vaccinations at Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center Clinic

Over 100 Pets Receive Free Vaccinations at Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center Clinic

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Over 100 Pets Receive Free Vaccinations at Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center Clinic

News Staff
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 05:00
More than 100 dogs and cats received free vaccinations during a successful community vaccine clinic held today at the Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center, helping local pets stay healthy, protected, and up to date on essential preventive care.
Sarah Salgado Wins Forney City Council Place 4 Runoff

Sarah Salgado Wins Forney City Council Place 4 Runoff

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Sarah Salgado Wins Forney City Council Place 4 Runoff

News Staff
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 05:00
On Saturday June 13th the City of Forney held the Place 4 runoff election. This election was a result of no candidate receiving more than 50% of the vote during the May 2, 2026, municipal election.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $10 Million In Grant Funding To Enhance Pediatric Telemedicine In Rural Texas

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $10 Million In Grant Funding To Enhance Pediatric Telemedicine In Rural Texas

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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $10 Million In Grant Funding To Enhance Pediatric Telemedicine In Rural Texas

News Staff
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 05:00
Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $10 million in grant funding available for eligible rural hospitals and rural health clinics to provide pediatric telemedicine services.
Work continues on the Stargate data center Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Abilene. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune

Work continues on the Stargate data center Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Abilene. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune

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Texas County Rescinds its Data Center Moratorium After $100 Million Lawsuit From Developer

Taylor Goldenstein
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 05:00
A rural North Texas county that appears to be the first in the state to pass a data center moratorium has rescinded the measure after being sued by a developer for $100 million in damages.
Forney High School Softball Wins State Runner-Up Softball 6A Division 2

Forney High School Softball Wins State Runner-Up Softball 6A Division 2

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Forney High School Softball Wins State Runner-Up Softball 6A Division 2

News Staff
Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:00
The Forney High School Lady Jackrabbits capped off another remarkable season with a second-place finish at the UIL 6A Division II State Softball Championship, falling to Katy High School 7-2 in the state title game.
Becky Dobbs Honored for 20 Years of Service: Kathy Green Appointed to FISD Board

Becky Dobbs Honored for 20 Years of Service: Kathy Green Appointed to FISD Board

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Becky Dobbs Honored for 20 Years of Service: Kathy Green Appointed to FISD Board

News Staff
Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:00
For 20 years, Becky Dobbs has continuously answered the call to serve as a Forney ISD board member and officer of the board, stepping away only when her own children answered the call to teach in Forney ISD.
Forney High School Softball Team Headed to Austin to Play for State Championship

Forney High School Softball Team Headed to Austin to Play for State Championship

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Forney High School Softball Team Headed to Austin to Play for State Championship

News Staff
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 06:00
The Forney High School Softball Team is headed to Austin to play for the 6A Division II State Championship. Forney will face Katy on Saturday May 30th at 4:00. The game will be held at Red and Charline Mc-Combs Field, 2001 Comal St., Austin TX 78722.

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Texas Job Market Steady in April

News Staff
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 06:00
Texas reached a total of 14,394,300 nonfarm jobs after adding 300 positions in April. Over the year, the state added 82,400 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.6 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.