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Remote Work May Offer Financial Benefits

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been forced to work from home. But once we’ve moved past the virus, many workers may continue working from home.

Forney STILL had an all-supplying central DOWNTOWN area!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

As last week, I can barely remember being a very young boy in the early to mid-1950s and going to town with Mom and/or Dad. And things have not changed too much since last week. I spoke then about a favorite place to visit with my Dad— the Barbershop, with Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Daniel.

VENISON OR WILD PORK?

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

I often get a kick out of ‘fooling’ some of my guests in hunting camps by cooking wild pork in conventional ways that venison is prepared and watching them brag on how good that venison tastes. Some of these are the same folks that swear that wild hogs are not ‘fitten’ to eat!

Despite Pandemic, Great Texas Birding Classic Saw Record Participation in 2020

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

For the first time, the 24th annual Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) took place in fall instead of spring last year after having been postponed due to the public health crisis. The postponement allowed event organizers to further plan and implement health and safety measures.

Ken Coleman

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

When 17-year-old Ken Coleman was witnessing the impact the Vietnam War was having on his peers, he knew it was time to take his future into his own hands.

Forney ISD Continues to Offer Free Meals

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Forney ISD continues to offer free breakfast and lunch for FISD students, as well as all children 18 and under in the community.

Healthy, Safe and Affordable Home Cleaning Tips

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

When it comes to keeping your home healthy, safe and clean, it’s all about balance. Using the following tips, you can make 2021 the year you perfect your cleaning technique affordably: Get Prepped Before getting started, wash your hands.

Did You Know?

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Social distancing recommendations issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic compelled people to spend more time at home than ever before. As the pandemic wore on, people looked for ways to enjoy activities in their backyards so they would not become overwhelmed by cabin fever.

Boosting Your Child’s Confidence Can Help Them Land a Tech Job

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Confidence is a great thing. It can make people more open to learning new skills, pursuing new opportunities and living new experiences. When it comes to career choices, confidence, or rather a lack of it, can keep qualified and motivated individuals from even considering certain fields.

How Many Calories Are Burned During Popular Physical Activities?

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Burning calories is often a focal point of weight loss efforts. People go to great lengths to burn more calories, but they might be surprised to learn how many they can burn performing relatively routine physical activities.