Where is the Vaccine?

Kaufman County residents have watched reports of nearby counties distributing the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine to its residents, with no sign of the same occurrence in our own county. This has left many in the area full of questions. Who is eligible for the vaccine? Where can I get it?

What Is The Most Important Promise God Ever Made?

“God promised he would never flood the Earth again,” says Katie, age 7. “He put a rainbow in the sky. God told Joseph to build an ark. It was hard for Joseph, but he did it.” Katie, you left out the part about Joseph painting the ark many colors.

Alpha Tau Sorority Still Serving the “Community”

Apha Tau, Kaufman County Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, fulfilled the Christmas Wish List of Still Waters. “This was part of an ongoing project of our chapter, as we have also helped the resource center with items that were needed in the past.

Forney Student-Athlete Makes LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll at Angelo State University

More than 160 Angelo State University student-athletes and athletic training students have been named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the fall 2020 semester, including Cassidy Hill of Forney.

87th Legislative Session Opens Amid Virus, Economic Worries

It was a muted start to this year’s legislative session in Austin Tuesday as lawmakers returned to tackle the biggest public health crisis in living memory and the economic downturn it caused.

Madison Wiley earns Dean’s List honor at Central Penn College

Madison Wiley, of Forney, TX, has been named to the Central Penn College Dean’s List for the fall 2020 term. Wiley is currently majoring in Physical Therapist Assistant. To qualify for the designation, an undergraduate student must carry six or more credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.

Thank You, Forney

Do we ever say “thank you” enough? It’s easy to remember to do so when someone has just done something you directly asked them to do for you whether it is to bring something to you or opening a door. But what about people that are more anonymous in your life?

State 5A and 6A High School Football Champions

All the teams that advanced to the 2020—2021, 5A and 6A final two play-off games towards becoming State Champions, had top notch records—no “unexpecteds,” except for some local expectations! The final game for each competing match-up appeared “even” on paper. Here is a wrap-up of what resulted!

Sam Houston State University Fall Graduation List

The following area students received degrees during the 2020 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University.

Midwestern State University December Grads List

Braxton Riley Allen, of Heartland graduated from Midwestern State University in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science. Midwestern State University had 459 undergraduate and graduate students who were awarded degrees.