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Chronic Wasting Disease

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neurological disease in deer, elk, moose and other members of the deer family, known as “cervids.

Big Bass are Back as Lake Austin Produces Second Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Entry of 2021

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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00

In less than a week, the second Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season was reeled in at Lake Austin Thursday evening January 14. Angler CJ Oates, from Lago Vista, Texas, caught the 13.02-pounder just a few days after “ShareLunker 586” was claimed at Sam Rayburn.

Texas State Park Rangers to Stream Live Black History Month Programs Throughout February

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Fri, 02/12/2021 - 05:00

Park rangers from around Texas, including the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Outreach Program and the Texas Outdoor Family staff, are debuting a new series of virtual programs celebrating Black History throughout the month of February.

Fleener to Lead Forney High Football

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

On Monday night, Forney ISD approved the hiring of Jeff Fleener as the new head athletic coordinator and football coach for Forney High School. Fleener joins the Forney Family with an impressive and successful 19 year coaching history.

CISD Trustees Adopt Resolution to Define School Employees as Frontline Workers

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

Crandall ISD Trustees approved a resolution declaring educators as frontline workers at a regular meeting held earlier this week.

Why Has God The Father Given His Son Power Over Everything?

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

“Jesus deserves all the power,” says Kianna, 9. “He died on the cross to save us from our sins. This is cool for me to believe in him. He created everything, so he should have power over everything. I think he totally deserves it!

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Monthly Update - January 2021

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

I was honored to take the oath of office to serve as State Representative for House District 4 for a second term.

Free Rides to all Vaccination Locations

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 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.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1 – 29

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2021. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality.

COVID-19 Testing at Forney Walmart

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

Walmart will be offering free COVID-19 testing at the Forney location on Hwy 80. Testing will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7am to 9am. First priority is health care workers, first responders, and those over 65. Then others who have symptoms as determined by the CDC may be tested.