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Mesquite Selects Kim Buttram as New Director of Economic Development

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

Kim Buttram has been named the new Director of Economic Development for the City of Mesquite. She returns to Mesquite where she served in the Economic Development Department as the Assistant Manager from 2016 - 2017 and the Assistant Director from 2017 - 2020.

Volunteer Safely at Home or in Person During Global Volunteer Month

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges.

How to Avoid Unexpected Fees From Subscription or Recurring Services

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

What may have started as a deal too good to pass up could end up costing you for months to come. Costly subscription services could be charging your debit or credit card monthly and if you don’t keep close tabs on your accounts, you may not even be aware.

Op - Ed Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) President Biden Says ‘Keep Spending’

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

The federal government has spent approximately $2.7 trillion under the guise of coronavirus relief over the past year. I have opposed much of this spending in part due to radical liberal provisions which had nothing to do with the pandemic that were woven into the packages.

Representative Keith Bell Files Comprehensive Civics Education Curriculum Bill

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

On Monday, March 8th, Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) filed House Bill 3211 to amend the Texas education requirements to expand the civics curriculum for grades K-12.

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

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 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.

Bullish on Industrial, Hunt Southwest Advances Two New Spec Projects in DFW Metroplex

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

Hunt Southwest Real Estate Development has kicked off two speculative industrial developments in Denton and Forney, Texas, in response to continued demand for new, state-of-theart construction in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Forney High School Golf Update

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

The boys and girls JV golf teams played their JV District at Rusted Rail Golf Club on Wednesday, March 17th. The girls placed 1st overall in the team division with Freshman Makayla Peek leading the way with a 3rd place finish overall individually.

Temporary Exemption for Qualified Property Damaged by Disaster

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 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.

Oooh! That 1st One Really Hurt and Made Me Sick!

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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

I’m 70 years of age and have hypertension (high blood pressure). I received my first vaccine shot February 9, and it made my arm sore but not much else that I noticed. I received my second shot on March 9, and today, March 20, I still have a little sore spot in the middle of my upper arm.