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Texas House Advances Bill to Expand Virtual Learning Options Post-COVID

Talia Richman The Dallas Morning News

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Texas is moving closer to loosening restrictions on virtual schools and enabling students to learn online within their local districts even after the pandemic subsides.

“The Selling of the Pentagon”

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

February 9, 1928—March 9, 2021 (complications of kidney failure at age 93): Mudd was an American broadcast journalist and correspondent/anchor for CBS News and NBC News and primary anchor for The History Channel, television host of Meet the Press, and recipient of the Peabody Award and five Emmy...

News from area colleges. . . Forney Student Receives Award at Austin College Honors Convocation

News Staff

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

More than 130 students received academic awards April 22 at Austin College’s 2021 Honors Convocation, an all-campus event that highlights the achievements of students and faculty.

Congressmen Gooden (R-TX) & Gonzalez (D-TX) Introduce Bill to Reduce Dependence on China and Encourage US Production of Critical Minerals

News Staff

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Congressmen Lance Gooden (R-TX) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) have introduced the RARE Act to reduce America’s dependence on China for rare earth elements critical to our way of life.

What Do You Like Most About Your Mom?

Carey Kinsolving

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

“I love my mom because she is cool. She works in the library, so I do not have any fines,” says Katherine, 12. Having no fines on library books could be important. Recently, I found a library book due in 1976. No, it wasn’t mine. At 10 cents a day for 30 years, that’s $1,095.

TVCC Ag Club Wins Awards

News Staff

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

Trinity Valley Community College Ag Club members claimed numerous awards in leadership contests at this year’s Texas Junior College Agriculture Association Convention held at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

Sandi Primous

Misty Holler

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 05:00

A 20-year veteran of the United States Army, Sandi Primous is living proof of the benefits that can come from decades of service to our country. Having grown up in a military family, with her father and uncle both enlisted in branches of the Armed Forces, young Sandi knew the value of hard work.

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

News Staff

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.

4 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Bug Season

Statepoint

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

Kaufman Central Appraisal District

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.