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Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

February 27, 2025 Grace For Healing 190 S. Collins Rd. Suite 101 Sunnyvale

3 Simple Ways to Get Back in Creditors’ Good Graces

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

A robust credit rating is a key component of a strong financial foundation. There’s a reason consumers’ credit histories are important to landlords, car dealerships and mortgage lenders.

Historic Discovery Confirms the Quarry That Supplied Limestone for The Alamo

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

A significant historical discovery has confirmed the exact quarry that provided the limestone used to build the Alamo, solving a long-standing mystery about the origins of one of America’s most iconic landmarks.

Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations •Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from one to three in all duck...

Train’s Last Mile: Two Old Friends Take Final Trip

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

Two friends–a train and a woman–who grew old together traversed the rails from Dallas to Kaufman for the last time Thursday night. Eighty-one-year-old Mrs. Lee R. Stroud of Kaufman boarded the one-coach Texas & New Orleans line at Union Terminal at 8 p. m.

Forney ISD Announces New and Expansion of Choice Academies for 2025-2026

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

Forney ISD is proud to announce the next big expansion of its choice academies for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering students more opportunities to explore their interests and passions across multiple grade levels and disciplines.

How to Establish a Peaceful Backyard Retreat

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

Backyards have undergone quite a transformation over the last decade-plus. The days when patios and decks were all a backyard living space had to offer are largely a thing of the past, as homeowners have realized just how valuable it can be to commit to a stunning backyard.

Scoop

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney would like to welcome you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please enter the front or through handicap-accessible doors located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

Did you know?

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

Meditation has gained traction in recent years as an effective means to promoting personal wellness, and those considering the practice should know that it does not require a significant time commitment. The Mayo Clinic notes meditation has been practiced for thousands of years.

Expelled Terrell High School Student Sentenced to 42 Years Imprisonment for Murder

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Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:00

On February 13, 2025, a Kaufman County jury found DARREN COLEMAN, guilty Murder. Coleman had previously attended Terrell High School in 2023, prior to his shooting and killing of Damaria Jackson, 17.