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Do You Know WILLIE GOWIN?

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

Photos Supplied by Sonya Bannister and Angela Miller Brown I have known of and known in passing Mr. Willie Gowin (And I know his last name is GOWIN and not “Gowins,” as I have heard many folks call him through the years.

Sergeant First Class Willie B. Thomas

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

Mr. Willie Thomas was born and raised in Forney, delivered by Dr. Christine Walker at his grandfather’s house. Growing up, his grandpa instilled in him a strong work ethic to “do the best you can at everything you do”.

CISD Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Katrina Spottsville

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

What do you do for Crandall ISD and how long have you worked here? I am the district’s Social Emotional Learning Coordinator, and I have been in this position since November 30, 2020.

Forney Parks and Recreation Department Offering Adult Softball

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The City of Forney Parks and Recreation Department is excited to now offer adult softball leagues for community members. The Co-Ed and Men’s league seasons will begin on March 15 and run through May 3, 2021.

Op-Ed Congressman Lance Gooden The Backwards Biden Agenda

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The Biden Administration has wasted no time in abandoning the America First agenda and has quickly reversed the positive economic trajectory achieved by the Trump Administration.

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Prescribed Burn of Dormant Vegetation at NTMWD Wetland

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 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.

AMMO SCARCE? Try air as a propellant!

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

As a lifelong hunter/shooter I’ve been purchasing ammo since I was a teenager. I’ve never seen the need to ‘stockpile’ ammo. Through the years, I’ve usually bought no more than six or eight boxes of centerfire rounds and maybe twice that many shotgun shells.

Anglers Bag Two More Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Lunkers and Two Tournament Titles on Final Weekend of January

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season continued its hot start after anglers reeled in two more Legacy Class Lunkers during the final weekend of January. That brings the total to four this year, equaling the amount caught during the 2020 season with two more months still to go.

Techniques to Revitalize a Lawn After a Long Winter

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

Pristine, snow-covered landscapes can be wonders to behold. While that blanket of white is idyllic, a lawn’s delicate blades may be paying a hefty price beneath the cold, heavy piles of snow.

DIY Strategies to Deep-Clean Carpeting

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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

What’s underfoot in a home can go a long way toward making residences comfortable and aesthetically appealing. A study of home buyer preferences using data from the National Association of Realtors® found that 54 percent of home buyers were willing to pay more for a home with hardwood flooring.