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Madeline Burer of Forney Named to the Spring 2021 President’s List at Mississippi College

News Staff

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Madeline Burer of Forney (75126) was named to the Spring 2021 President’s List at Mississippi College. The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year.

PERMITLESS CARRY—I Did Not Know!

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

I did not at first pay much attention to the fact that Texas is about to see the passage of a law that will permit Texans to obtain and carry handguns, openly or concealed, without any type of special license—UNLESS THEY are prohibited from possessing a handgun by a state or federal law that...

Nguyen Named to Spring 2021 Chancellor’s List at UA Little Rock

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Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Ha Kim Ngoc Nguyen, of Forney, TX, has been named to the Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the spring 2021 semester. UA Little Rock recognizes superior academic performance at the end of each semester.

What about photos of some of those schools..... that we did not know existed?

Don Themer

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

*Last week (June 17 issue) concluded the historical series about early schools in Texas and especially in Kaufman County. It did not take long for me to see a Forney historian or two, who asked why I did not have photos of all, or at least some, of the schools.

Forney’s John Brown and his CHUCKWAGON Adventures

Don Themer

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

At the end of last week’s article, I stated that the CHUCKWAGON picked up its name because Cowboys called their meals by the name of “chuck,” which is an English (British) term for “good, hearty food.”

Recent 80th Birthday Celebrations

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

Surely somebody made a mistake when this list was broadcast one morning! So, I checked, and that “somebody” was correct! 240 years total for the trio! ANN-MARGRET: For most of my life, I have thought that “Ann” was her first name and “Margaret” was her last.

Tips to Book a Vacation Rental in a Unique Summer

News Staff

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 05:00

After a dismal 2020 when people’s movements were greatly restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism could increase significantly beginning in the summer of 2021.

Control Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

News Staff

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

Alexa Ura Texas Tribune

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

News Staff

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.