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Edward Jones Associates Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:00

Edward Jones branch associates are honored to support the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Forney as ALZ Champions.

Amazing Teachers Equal Amazing Students

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Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:00

The amazing people that grace your life are truly a gift. I have been fortunate in my life to have been blessed by unforgettable teachers and people who have come into my life through school and through Flower Basket.

Forney Economic Development Corporation to Host Job Fair

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Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:00

The Forney Economic Development Corporation, Forney Chamber of Commerce, and Workforce Solutions invite all local business to participate in a community job fair. Businesses in all industries are encouraged to attend to connect with potential employees.

Kaufman County Deer Hunters Required to Test Harvested Game

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Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:00

As deer season approaches, Kaufman County hunters need to be aware of a new requirement.

Crandall ISD Students Collecting Socks for Socktober

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Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:00

During the month of October, CISD will be collecting socks for #Socktober – an annual campaign designed to show people that ordinary acts of love can make a big difference. Socks will be donated to CISD students in need. Drop-off at your child’s campus or Administration building.

Mesquite Earns 2021 Preservation Texas Honor Award

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Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:00

Preservation Texas, the statewide non-profit historic preservation advocacy and education organization, recognized Historic Mesquite, Inc.’s restoration of the outbuildings at Opal Lawrence Historical Park as one of only nine projects to receive the 2021 Preservation Texas Honor Award.

Mesquite Approves New Valley Brooke 235-home Residential Development

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Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:00

On September 20, the Mesquite City Council passed a resolution to approve terms and conditions with TDI Valleybrooke, LLC, for the construction and development of 235-home lots in a new single-family home subdivision called Valley Brooke.

Forney ISD Holds Dedication Ceremony

Forney ISD Holds Dedication Ceremony for Rhodes and Jackson Schools

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Thu, 10/07/2021 - 05:00

Forney ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for Rhodes Intermediate School and Jackson Middle School on Monday, Sept. 27. The Forney ISD Board of Trustees, District administrators as well as family members of Timothy Rhodes and Tony Jackson officially opened the two new beautiful schools.

Mesquite Announces David Gill as New Police Chief

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Thu, 10/07/2021 - 05:00

Assistant Police Chief David Gill has been selected as the City of Mesquite’s next Police Chief. A 27-year veteran of the Mesquite Police Department, Chief Gill has served in all areas of the department both as a supervisor and as an officer.

Why Do We Cut Firewood in October?

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Thu, 10/07/2021 - 05:00

Why would you fire up the chainsaw or swing a woodsplitter in Forney, Texas when the high temperature is 86 degrees? Why would you make yourself get up early to have to put on leather gloves in this heat?