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Control Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Enjoying the great outdoors means sharing the environment with nature. Although sharing space with various backyard or neighborhood birds and small animals is acceptable for many people, insects that seem to multiply when the weather warms up are another issue entirely.

Vice President Kamala Harris Says Texas is Key Example of Why a New Federal Elections Law is Needed

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday pointed to Texas Republicans’ push for sweeping new voting restrictions as a key illustration of the need to restore federal oversight of elections.

Mercer University Announces Spring 2021 President’s, Dean’s Lists

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Mercer University recently announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college or school within the University.

Midwestern State University announces Spring 2021 graduates

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Local students graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Spring 2021. MSU Texas awarded degrees to 653 undergraduate and graduate students. Honor graduates receiving bachelor degrees included 62 summa cum laude, 79 magna cum laude, and 103 cum laude.

Dallas Arboretum Celebrates Fourth of July All Weekend, July 2-4

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate the nation’s birthday all weekend long from July 2-4, 2021. On July 4, the first 100 guests receive a free American flag as they enter the garden.

The Benefits of Shopping Farmers Markets

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Farmers markets have grown in popularity in recent years. Nowadays, consumers interested in farmers markets can likely find one near their homes whether those homes are in rural communities, the suburbs or bustling cities.

Layden Center BENEFIT CARWASH big Success

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Saturday, June 19, brought beautiful, sunny skies, some nice breezes, and just the right weather for a CARWASH to benefit the Forney Layden Senior Center. The official starting time for the “wash” was 10:00 a. m.

How the Surge in Lumber Prices is Affecting Landowners

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Lockdowns from the pandemic have led to some unexpected economic consequences, one of which has been a surge in lumber prices.

The Juneteenth historic marker

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Will File Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Cornyn is not the first Texas lawmaker to take similar steps toward celebrating Juneteenth. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, introduced a resolution aiming to recognize the historical significance of the holiday. Her measure has more than 200 cosponsors. U.S. Sen.

North Forney High School Cheer Successful at NCA Summer Camp

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Thu, 06/17/2021 - 04:00

In preparation for the 2021-2022 athletic and cheer season, the varsity and junior varsity (JV) cheerleading squads from North Forney High School attended the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) summer training camp on June 3-6, 2021 at Southern Methodist University, (SMU).