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Texas Marks 5 Years of Enhanced Efforts Against Aquatic Invasive Species

News Staff

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

After five years of enhanced funding for efforts to protect lakes, rivers, water recreationists and industry from a host of non-native invasive species, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its partners are reporting significant achievements.

Beef, Cattle Prices on the Rise

Adam Russell

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

Stronger-than-normal seasonal demand for beef is driving fed cattle prices upward, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

We Toured Bluebonnet Trail in Ennis—Great Day!

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

“Hey, Honey, do you want to take a trip to Ennis to travel the BLUEBONNET TRAIL?” “Sure, Dear, if you do.” And, it was a “plan,” only briefly put “on pause” until the Covid Vaccine Reaction eased after a day or two.

Cardettes Showgirls Bring Home Two National Championships

News Staff

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

Trinity Valley Community College added two more national championship trophies to their collection of hardware Sunday. The Cardettes Showgirls earned championships in the Open Pom and Open Team divisions at the DTU & College Classic Nationals competition in Orlando, Florida.

Dallas Arboretum Celebrates Earth Day with Activities on April 22 and 24

News Staff

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

WHO/WHAT: In honor of Earth Day, guests are invited to be outdoors in nature at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. On Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m., Window to the Wild Bird Show performs, and visitors are invited to spend the day outdoors connecting with nature.

Congressman Gooden Sponsors Legislation to Ban Funding for Vaccine Passports

News Staff

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) has sponsored the No Taxpayer Funding for Vaccine Passports Act, which was introduced by Rep. Matthew Rosendale (R-MT). The legislation prohibits the use of federal funds for the implementation of a vaccine passport system.

Voters Would Have to Approve Police Budget Cuts Under Bill Approved by Texas Senate

Jolie Mccullough And Juan Pablo Garnham Texas Tribune

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

The Texas Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would prevent local governments from cutting their law enforcement budgets without voter approval. It was the Legislature’s most substantial move yet in a political war over police funding in Texas that was sparked last summer.

Falcons Baseball Sweeps West Mesquite, Moves Closer to Playoffs

Tim Danziger Photos Courtesy Of Jim Klenke

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00

After sweeping through the first three weeks of the district season against Royse City, Mesquite Poteet and Forney, three of the better teams in District 13-5A, the North Forney Falcons received a bit of a reprieve last week when they took on the West Mesquite Wranglers (5-17-1 overall; 0-8 in...

All 6 Forney ISD 6th-12th Campuses Named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Nominees

Forney Isd

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00

Forney ISD staff put relationships first. It’s the district’s core value, and campuses do a great job of this every single day.

Forney City Council Approves Separation with City Manager Tony Carson

City Of Forney

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00

During the April 6, 2021 meeting, Forney City Council approved a professional separation of employment with the City Manager, Tony Carson, and authorized the execution of a separation agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.