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Steve Davis—Farther Down the Road

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

Last week we left Steve Davis as he began “Army Basic Training” at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey and was definitely feeling culture shock. Apparently, it was not Forney or Sunnyvale!

Mesquite Breaks Ground on Two Million Square Foot Mesquite Airport Logistics Center

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

On July 26, the City of Mesquite, Dalfen Industrial and Stream Realty officially broke ground on phase one of the new two million square foot Mesquite Airport Logistics Center master planned industrial park. Mayor Bruce Archer said, “Today, we are not just celebrating a groundbreaking.

Authorities Respond to Two Murders in Four Days

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office and Kaufman County Constable, Precinct 2, responded to a call reporting a shooting in the Travis Ranch community, located northwest of the City of Forney.

Forney Police Make Arrest in Stolen Puppy Case

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

On Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, at around 10:30 pm, Forney Police Officers responded to a parking lot in the 800 block of US HWY 80 for a reported aggravated robbery. Victims told officers they were meeting someone there to sell a puppy and were robbed at gunpoint.

CATCH AND RELEASE

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

I’m sure most readers of my column are well aware of my take on catch and release. I’m all about the conservation of our fish and game but have absolutely no problem with the practice of releasing the fish I need for dinner into a hot cast iron skillet filled with cooking oil.

Is Roth IRA Better for Young Workers?

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

If you’re in the early stages of your career, you’re probably not thinking much about retirement. Nonetheless, it’s never too soon to start preparing for it, as time may be your most valuable asset. So, you may want to consider retirement savings vehicles, one of which is an IRA.

Is Roth IRA Better for Young Workers?

The Dog Days of Summer?

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

While I’ve always thought of the “dog days of Summer” representing the period of stagnation or inactivity due to the hot, sultry weather that typically occurs between July 3 and August 11 (2021), it actually goes back to Ancient Greece.

Guest Column: Texas Lawmakers Make Unmatched Progress on Education-To-Workforce Alignment

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

While the budget, pandemic and the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri dominated much of the 87th Texas Legislature, lawmakers made unmatched progress in education-to-workforce alignment issues that will have long-term benefits for students, employers and economy.

Commissioner Bush Launches Suit Against Biden Administration to Build the Wall

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced a lawsuit against the Biden Administration as a part of the Texas Defense Task Force.

Stephen Davis: The Forney Connection

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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 05:00

Steve Davis was one of the “older guys” in Forney High School when I attended in the mid-to-late 1960s; I knew who he was but not too much about him. He was one of the “Sunnyvale Crew,” who were fortunate enough to be part of Sunnyvale’s agreement with FISD to “educate their elementary/jr.