News

Jane Salgada Recognized for Designing 2020 Forney ISD Holiday Card

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

The Forney ISD Board of Trustees recognized the student that designed the District’s 2020 Holiday Card at the January board meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

CLOSE CALLS

With Luke Clayton

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

I bet most of you that have spent a lifetime in the outdoors can recall some ‘close calls’, times in the woods or on the water that cause you to shudder when reminiscing about the past events. I certainly can!

Sam Rayburn Logs First Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Bass Entry of 2021

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

The second weekend of the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season produced the first Legacy Class largemouth bass at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Angler Travis Moore reeled in the 13.44-pounder using a Carolina rig during the Bass Champs tournament Saturday January 9.

More Than 2,600 Visitors Hit the Trails for a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

News Staff

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

Visitors from across Texas laced up their shoes and packed on plenty of layers to usher in 2021 with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. In total, 2,668 people hiked and biked a total of 8,173 miles statewide.

Texas Laws Protecting Whistleblowers Don’t Apply to Attorney General Ken Paxton, His Agency Argues in Bid to Quash Lawsuit

Emma Platoff Texas Tribune

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 05:00

The Texas attorney general’s office is attempting to fight off efforts by four former aides to take depositions and issue subpoenas in their lawsuit claiming they were illegally fired after telling authorities they believed Attorney General Ken Paxton was breaking the law.

Trinity Valley CC Awarded $300,000 in Grant Funds to Reskill Texas Workers

News Staff

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

There is help in store for east Texans with jobs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, or looking to change professions, thanks to a grant TVCC received from the THECB. The reskilling grant will allow TVCC to provide financial assistance to students, who are Texas residents, to cover tuition and fees.

Mesquite Earns Employer of the Year Award

News Staff

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

With the loss of jobs in the community due to the pandemic, the City of Mesquite stepped forward last year to help the public gain employment opportunities, skills training and hope through a series of public outreach efforts.

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Monthly Update - December 2020

News Staff

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

With the 87th Session approaching, democrats have been filing anti-gun bills like House Bill 196 that aim to amend a section of the Texas Penal Code known as the “Castle Doctrine” by reducing the rights of Texans to defend themselves and their property.

Moments or Miracles?

Billie Kasper

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

As one goes through the day, there are events that appear that make you pause and think - moment or miracle?

Mesquite Regulates Sales of Smoking Paraphernalia Often Used for Illegal Substances

News Staff

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

Beginning March 1, 2021, smoking paraphernalia commonly used for consuming illegal substances may be sold only in stores located within commercial or industrial areas in Mesquite through conditional use permits approved by the City Council.