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How many times in the past years have we heard the sound or seen the symbol and asked, “I wonder who it is and what happened?!” And just the other morning, I heard the alert and thought to myself, “I wonder how many people know why ‘AMBER ALERT’ is what we call the message.” 1996 was the year!

State Representative Keith Bell Sworn in for Second Term

State Representative Keith Bell was sworn in for his second term on January 12. Serving House District 4, which encompasses Kaufman County and portions of Henderson County, Representative Bell is eager serve his constituents in the 87th Legislative Session for the State of Texas.

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!