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

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

Submitted By Lori Wehmeyer

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

Kaufman Central Appraisal District

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!

Don Themer Staff Writer

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.

Making a Difference

Billie Kasper

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall When George Brown thought about how he could help the students in Forney ISD, he realized it was post high school aid from others that had helped him achieve his success.

Kim Britton Named Deputy Executive Director

News Staff

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

Kim Goggans Britton has been promoted to STAR Transit’s Deputy Executive Director position responsible for the Marketing Department’s day-to-day operation.

MARVIN HAGLER was incredibly MARVELOUS Even more so than Duran, Hearns, Leonard!

MARVIN HAGLER was incredibly MARVELOUS

Don Themer Staff Writer

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:00

Sugar Ray Robinson was, for a long time, my favorite boxer, merely because I sat on Dad’s lap as a little boy and watched him ”reign in the ring” during the 1950s decade. Dad said he was a “true boxer” and not “just a fighter.”