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Ouachita Communications & Media Students Recognized With Awards by Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Arkansas College Media Association

News Staff

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

Ouachita Baptist University communications & media students have received five national Gold Circle Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the Ouachitonian yearbook and 39 state awards for the Ouachitonian, Signal newspaper and Ouachita Sports Digital Network from the...

Remember Your Local Food Pantry

News Staff

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

As many parts of our area are opening back up in full force, remember your local food bank. The Forney Food Pantry is always accepting donations of food and toiletries. This valuable community resource assists many local families and individuals who are at risk of being food-insecure.

Prices Good, Drought Bad for Texas Cotton

Adam Russell

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

Texas cotton producers could have a tough year due to drought, but good prices are likely to soften the blow, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

“Open” Signs Take on New Meaning for Small Business Owne

“Open” Signs Take on New Meaning for Small Business Owners

Statepoint

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

More than a year into the pandemic, the “open” sign in countless online and retail storefronts has evolved into a universal symbol of the grit of small businesses. Tenacious entrepreneurs nationwide made a way to stay open in spite of all the obstacles.

FHS Percussion Competes at the North Texas Color Guard Association Competition

Larry Golden

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

Over several weekends this spring, the FHS Percussion line keeps its playing sharp and focused by competing in the North Texas Color Guard Association Competition. The competition takes place over several weekends in different North Texas Schools.

Celebrate National Bike Month by Adopting These Healthy Habits

Statepoint

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

Whether rediscovering the joy of riding a bike or taking a ride for the first time, cycling saw a boom during the pandemic, and many believe this trend is here to stay.

Mesquite Announces $650,000 Investment in Northridge Shopping Center

News Staff

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

CenterPoint Commercial Properties will invest approximately $650,000 to improve the Northridge Shopping Center located at 1805 North Galloway Avenue. The improvements will include façade enhancements, new tenant signage, roof repairs and storefront renovations.

FUN IN THE OUTDOORS

With Luke Clayton

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:00

I enjoyed a couple of days in the outdoors this past week and I truly wish each and every one of you could have been with me. Since that’s impossible, let me describe the short but fun and action packed couple of days. My friend Larry Weishuhn aka.

Texas lawmakers are seeking to limit how and what public school students are taught about race. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune

GOP Lawmakers Want to Ban “Woke Philosophies” Like Critical Race Theory in Texas Schools

admin

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 00:01

Mirroring moves by other red-state legislatures across the country, Texas Republicans are attempting to reach into classrooms and limit what public school students are taught about the nation’s historical subjugation of people of color.

Crandall ISD Breaks Ground on New Middle School

Misty Holler

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Last week, Crandall ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the official beginning of construction on its ninth school in the district. The new middle school, scheduled to be open in the fall of 2022, will be the district’s third campus to be located within the Heartland development.