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Steve Davis—Finishing Strongly, Still in Forney

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Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Last week, we left Steve back in Taiwan (seems he liked it there) with President Nixon still in office. Steve relates that Taiwan was dismissed from the United Nations, with China replacing them.

Things About Which To Think

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Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

One day, years ago, a student who was noticeably shy, but studious and “old” for his age, slowly sidled up to my desk after the final bell of the school day had rung and asked, “How do you know so much stuff?

Remember IAN KINSLER, Texas Rangers 2nd Baseman?

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Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

By the time you read this article, the 2021 Olympic Baseball Games will probably be history! And, unless you have read or listened very closely, or are an Olympic events fanatic, you will probably not know about the information I seek to provide in this story!

Mesquite Police Department Promotes Stephen Biggs to Rank of Captain

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Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Mesquite Police Department Interim Police Chief David Faaborg announced the promotion of Lieutenant Stephen Biggs to the rank of Captain.

Walk Across Texas! Program Turns 25 Years Young

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Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Walk Across Texas!, a community-based program helping Texans of all ages adopt a physically active lifestyle, just turned 25 years old – and it’s still going strong.

Protecting the Voice of Every Texan by Passing Election Reforms

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

From their luxury hotel in Washington D.C., Texas House Democrats are continuing their campaign to spread misinformation about the Texas Election Integrity Protection Act. The truth is that House Bill 3 will make it easier to vote and harder to cheat.

Crandall Middle School Coaching Staff Working with Kids Outside of School

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

Members of the Crandall Middle School coaching staff have spent their summer helping their students be active and work on their skills. They are taking time to engage their students and care for their students outside of school.

Why Did Jesus Heal on the Sabbath?

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

“Jesus healed on the Sabbath because God the Father works every day,” says Marissa, 10. “Since Jesus is his son, he works every day, too. Just think what would happen if God just took a day off!

TIME TO STOCK THE FREEZER WITH CATFISH FILLETS

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

I love fishing for, catching and eating catfish throughout the year. During the winter months fishing for blue catfish is at its peak and lakes such as Tawakoni and Texoma produce some jumbo size blues.

Experience is Priceless

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

The experience and wisdom of an older generation can be so amazing and uplifting. The differences in available technology today versus the thirties, forties, and fifties is vast.