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School Board Recognizes Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Congratulations to Journei Qualls from Blackburn Elementary School for being named the Forney ISD Elementary Student of the Month for February. Also, Congratulations to Adesua Aigbomian from North Forney High School for being named the Forney ISD Secondary Student of the Month! Ms. Qualls and Ms.

Ouachita Announces Forney Students Named to Fall 2020 President’s List

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Ouachita Baptist University has named 343 students to its Fall 2020 President’s List. To be named to the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.

Sam Houston State University Fall 2020 President’s List

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

The students listed on the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.

5 Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams Right Now

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and scams.

Ace the Spring Semester With the Following Tools and Strategies

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Maintaining a passion for school can be tough during the spring semester, particularly during an unusual academic year.

Simple Ways to Reduce Risk of Disease in Your Garden

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens, which can lead to significant damage and potentially kill plants.

The Average Timelines for Popular Renovation Projects

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Home renovation projects are significant undertakings. Working with skilled and experienced contractors can ensure projects go smoothly and are completed promptly.

5 Hobbies to Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try. • Learn a language: Bonjour! ¡Hola!

Prescribed Burn of Dormant Vegetation at NTMWD Wetland

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will be performing prescribed burns to address brush and excessive vegetative thatch at the East Fork Water Reuse Project (Wetland) in Kaufman County.

Maintaining a Sense of Normalcy While Routines Stay Disrupted

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

With the roll-out of the vaccine taking place slowly, it may be awhile longer before life returns completely to normal. However, if you have been working remotely, it may be a good idea to reincorporate some of the elements of your regular routine into your schedule now.