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Why Did Jesus Say He And His Father Are One?

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

“I think Jesus, who is the Son of God, and God the Father are in a business together,” says Miquel, 11. Yes, they’re in business together, but it’s much deeper than a business partnership. “Jesus and God are mighty,” says Kathy, 11. “They are one together.

With Ultra-low Rates, Should You Still Invest in Bonds?

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

If you’ve been investing for many years and you’ve owned bonds, you’ve seen some pretty big changes on your financial statements. In 2000, the average yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury security was about 6%; in 2010, it had dropped to slightly over 3%, and for most of 2020, it was less than 1%.

How is Downtown Forney…..

How is Downtown Forney….. ….now that ten more years have passed?

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

In this final installment, we will take a look at the Jackrabbit Annual ads for the downtown area of Forney, Texas, 1961—1962. Will we notice many changes, and does it still seem to be large enough to be an “all-supplying” Community?

Forney ISD Recognizes and Honors the District’s School Counselors During National School Counseling Week, Feb.1-5, 2021

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb.

Calling All Veterans

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

Countless men and women have joined the United States Armed Services throughout the years, contributing to the freedom and protection of our country.

The Late Sheldon Adelson’s Gambling Empire Pushes Forward with Goal to Bring Casinos to Texas Las Vegas Sands has hired 51 lobbyists to push for the expansion of gambling in Texas.

The Late Sheldon Adelson’s Gambling Empire Pushes Forward with Goal to Bring Casinos to Texas

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its CEO, Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson, have called into question how much momentum remains behind the cause.

Automotive Parts and Features That are Now Obsolete

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

Each model year vehicles evolve a little further. What once was popular or essential gets updated with something new and a little more innovative. While certain car parts may always be necessary, others may age out or evolve over the years.

Prescribed Burn of Dormant Vegetation at NTMWD Wetland

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 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.

Mesquite Firefighters Association and Mesquite Police Association Donate to Mesquite NAACP Mental Health Scholarship

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

The Mesquite Police Association and the Mesquite Firefighters Association-Local 1518 teamed up to donate $1,000 towards the Mesquite NAACP’s Mental Health Scholarship Fund that offers funding to students in the Mesquite Independent School District who want to pursue a degree towards a mental health...

ACROSS THE PECOS FOR MULE DEER

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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

Standing on the side of a mountain on the Eason Ranch, way out in Pecos County, I found myself somehow caught up in a time warp as I glanced across the vastness of distant mountains, just as the morning sun began to light them up.