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Prescribed Burn of Dormant Vegetation at NTMWD Wetland

News Staff

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will be performing prescribed burns to address brush and excessive vegetative thatch at the East Fork Water Reuse Project (Wetland) in Kaufman County.

Ty Jason Bowring Named to SAU President’s List for Fall 2020

News Staff

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

Southern Arkansas University has announced that 426 students earned a 4.0 for the fall 2020 semester and have been named to its’ President’s List. Ty Jason Bowring is a senior exercise science major from Forney, TX A total of 426 students were honored on this semester’s President’s List.

Central Penn College’s Allied Health Students are Pinned

News Staff

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

Congratulations to Central Penn College’s Allied Health students who have been pinned, symbolizing the successful completion of the academic portion of their program.

Avoid Tapping Into 401(k) Early

News Staff

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

If you’ve been contributing for many years to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan, it may be your largest pool of money. So, if you are facing a financial need, you may think about tapping into your account. After all, it’s your money – why not use it?

My “cotton-picking business” around 1959-1960…..

Don Themer

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

**Billy Owen Costello, son of William O. “Bill” (farmer, mail carrier, car salesman) and Maxine Costello (my 3rd grade school teacher), one afternoon had a “bright idea” of how all of us “kids” in the neighborhood could get rich—by PICKING COTTON!

Anthony “Tony” Hambric

Misty Holler

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

For two decades, Anthony “Tony” Hambric served the United States in the U. S. Army. A graduate of Wills Point High School, Hambric enlisted in the Army in 1980 for the opportunities it would present to him. “I always wanted to be a mechanic and do something technical,” he said.

Eligible Texans Can’t Get Answers About the COVID-19 Vaccine. It’s Not Clear Who — If Anyone — Has Them.

Shawn Mulcahy, Dan Rosenzweigziff And Abby Livingston Texas Tribune

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

On Dec. 22, Gov. Greg Abbott sat in a conference room at the Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin and rolled up his sleeve for the cameras. A nurse pricked a dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine into his left arm and state officials and hospital staff in the room applauded.

Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Reaches All-Time High

Statepoint

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 05:00

Parents of children enrolled in afterschool programs are happier with their participation than ever before, according to a new study. At the same time, there aren’t nearly enough programs available, and students from low-income families are the most likely to lack access.

Forney Lions Club and Forney ISD Partner with Community to Fill Over 850 Angel Tree Wishes

Forney Isd

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:00

The Forney Lions Club and Forney ISD partnered together to create an Angel Tree with wishes for over 850 children in Forney this year. Traditionally, the Lions Club and Forney ISD partner to fulfill about 400-500 wishes, but saw a much greater community need this year.

Two Local Residents Now Millionaire

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:00

Within the last two months, two local residents have claimed top prizes from the Texas Lottery. Both winners, of $3 million in November and $1 million in December, have elected to remain anonymous.