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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.

Crandall Pirates Cheer Team Back-to-Back State Champions!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

The Crandall Pirates Cheer team is no stranger to success. During Coach Nicole Mitchell’s tenure, Crandall has experienced much success due to the hard work and dedication of the team and strong coaching. The Pirates have placed in the top eleven at state over the past six years.

Representative Keith Bell Files Election Integrity Bill 1264

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

State Representative Keith Bell (R - Forney) filed House Bill 1264 requiring the removal of a registered voter off the certified voter roll immediately after a death certificate is submitted.

The SS Minnow and 5 Passengers Booked a 3-Hour Tour….. …..and now they are down to ONE MEMBER LEFT!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Gilligan’s Island aired for 98 episodes, beginning on September 26, 1964, and ending on April 17, 1967, and the 1st season’s productions were filmed in black-and-white!

JAMES BOND, he was not!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Have you ever heard of GEORGE BLAKE? Well neither had I, as far back as I can remember, but I heard an announcement the other day on some internet news station that made me hit the “rewind” button and then listen more closely.

Southwestern College Fall Dean’s Honor Roll List

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2020 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.

Will COPPER be the Modern-Day GOLD?

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

The “THEM” mentioned above is MICROBES, which can continue to be dangerous for up to three days on stainless steel, plastics, and various other metal and “slick-finished” surfaces, while about three or four hours is their survival time when on copper!

Taylor Childress of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Mississippi College

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Taylor Childress of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Mississippi College The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.

Madeline Burer of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 President’s List at Mississippi College

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Madeline Burer of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 President’s List at Mississippi College The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year.