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Forney ISD Announces the 2020-2021 District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

The Forney Independent School District recently announced the District’s 2020-2021 District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made at the Forney Education Foundation’s Casino Night Fundraising event on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Forney ISD Superintendent Dr.

4 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Bug Season

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Spring is the official start to bug season, making it important to prepare your home. Here are four steps you can take you keep bugs at bay: 1. Do a spot check: Check window and door screens for tears to prevent flying bugs from getting in the home and make repairs where necessary.

Temporary Exemption for Qualified Property Damaged by Disaster

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Due to the February 12, 2021 disaster declaration by the governor, certain properties within Kaufman County may qualify for a temporary exemption under section 11.35 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

What Homeowners Need to Know Before Refinancing

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

With mortgage rates hovering near three percent, experts say there are still a number of homeowners who could benefit from refinancing.

Heglund Takes Helm at TVCC Foundation

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Athens native Emily Heglund is turning her focus from advocacy to education. Heglund recently took over as executive director of the TVCC Foundation at Trinity Valley Community College.

How to Foster Social Skills in an Era of Social Distancing

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretched on, children who have been called on to do their part still may not fully understand why they have had to skip play dates or avoid sitting together at lunch tables inside school cafeterias.

Tips From a Doctor Who Survived COVID-19

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

No matter how strictly you follow the rules, those with firsthand experience know that anyone can get COVID-19.

The Decibel Levels of Common Noises

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Noise is everywhere. Though some noise can be very harmful, many noises are associated with something positive.

How Do You Pray That God Would Keep You From Evil Like Jabez Prayed?

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

“I pray that God would keep me safe from the people who crashed the planes,” says Cassidy, 10. September 11 changed a lot of people’s prayer lives. Many Americans, including myself, had a sense that our country was insulated from attacks.

Did You Know?

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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Though there may not be a cancer vaccine, that does not mean that vaccinations cannot play a role in cancer prevention.