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Congressman Gooden & Senator Blackburn Introduce the End Child Trafficking Now Act

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have introduced the End Child Trafficking Now Act. The legislation requires DNA testing to confirm a familial relationship between an alien and accompanying minor during their petition for asylum in America.

Temporary Exemption for Qualified Property Damaged by Disaster

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 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.

Free Rides to all Vaccination Locations

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointment to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

“We are Easter people this day. The day of Resurrection is just beginning! He is risen! Alleluia!” “He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

Will investors change behavior after the pandemic?

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

The COVID-19 pandemic may end up changing our lives in some significant ways. To cite one example, it’s likely we’ll see a lot more people continue to work remotely, now that they’ve seen the effectiveness of tools such as videoconferencing. Education, too, may be forever changed in some ways.

THE OLD ‘BEAN POT’

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

This past week on one of those cool clear mornings, the urge to do a bit of campfire cooking hit me. I had fashioned a couple of ‘pot hangers’ from a dry cedar limb and another from a deer antler and was anxious to put my old cast iron Dutch kettles to work.

Hurry Up and Wait, Texas Bluebonnets are Coming

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

Even though we aren’t seeing many just yet, be patient, Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers will come. According to a Texas A&M AgriLife expert, the freeze likely had minimal effects on both the Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers. Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Texas State Parks Working to Return to Normal Capacity

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

Texas State Parks have begun a strategic and thoughtful process of expanding capacity statewide, tracking Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest reopening order, and allowing more Texans the opportunity to visit their favorite parks.

Biologists Advise Cleaning Feeders to Prevent the Spread of Diseases Among Birds

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

With spring around the corner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are asking residents with bird feeders to routinely clean them, and the areas surrounding them, in order to help slow the spread of potentially deadly diseases among bird species.

Forney ISD Announces the 2020 - 2021 Teachers of the Year

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

Forney ISD campuses recently took time to recognize their most outstanding teachers when they announced their 2020-2021 Campus Teachers of the Year!