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Protecting the Voice of Every Texan by Passing Election Reforms

State Representative Keith Bell

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

News Staff

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?

Carey Kinsolving

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

Outdoorswith Luke Clayton

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

Billie Kasper

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.

Steve Davis—Farther Down the Road

Don Themer

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

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

Outdoorswith Luke Clayton

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.