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How Families Can Comfortably Share Close Quarters

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretched on, families had to adapt to changing situations. Quarantine proved challenging even for the most resilient people, and families sharing close quarters had to find ways to stay calm and comfortable under one roof.

Simple Ways to Prevent Dog-Related Lawn Damage

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

Dogs love spending time outdoors. Dog owners with yards know that dogs benefit greatly from some exercise in the backyard. While that time might be great for dogs, it can take its toll on lawns. Dog urine and feces can adversely affect the look and health of a lush green lawn.

Did You Know?

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

Thought they might be most often associated with dogs, ticks can affect cats as well. According to Blue Cross for Pets, cats are most likely to encounter ticks if they live near areas with lots of deer and sheep or in regions where other wildlife, such as hedgehogs and rabbits, are present.

Potential Culprits Behind Thinning Grass

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

Thick grass is often a hallmark of a healthy lawn. If grass begins to thin, homeowners may feel as though all the time and effort they spent tending to their lawns was for naught. Thinning grass can be caused by any number of things.

Forney ISD’s Music Education Program Earns ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ Recognition for the Seventh Year in a Row

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

For the seventh straight year, Forney ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Mad Max Margaritas

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

There’s a certain day where the tequila runs like a river, the limes are fresh, and the salt rains down like a February snowmageddon. If you happen upon downtown Garland, expect to see bounce houses and colorful sidewalk markets, in non-Covid times, at least.

What Can We Learn From Jesus Offering A Woman Living Water?

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

“We can learn that the gift of salvation is open to everyone in the universe,” says Elizabeth, 12. “Even though the woman was a Samaritan, Jesus said that if she had asked, he would have given her the Holy Spirit, otherwise known as living water.

Ask Aunt B

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

Dear Aunt B Readers, So we are continuing a series of fundamentals to take care of your health, bodies, and mind. Fundamentals are those basic activities that help us build our best life. Last week we discussed the fundamentals of social connection.

Construction on Kaufman County Justice Center Begins Officially with Groundbreaking

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Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

Tuesday, April 13, was a notable day for Kaufman County. Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards, led a ceremony that was attended by County officials and employees, as well as other area elected officials and citizens, to break ground on the County’s new Justice Center.

FISD Breaks Ground on New Aquatic Center

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Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

Situated directly adjacent to the site of Rhodes Intermediate School and Jackson Middle School, which is currently under construction, Forney ISD’s new Aquatic Center will house an apparel shop and waiting area, 11 swim lanes in a 7-12- foot pool, 2 diving boards, 4 swim lanes in a 4-foot pool that...