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“Hi, Mister Sean…” the letter began. The entire letter was penned in a neatlywritten cursive such as I have never seen before.

Parents recognize there’s no aspect of kids’ health that can be taken for granted. Common colds can appear overnight, and injuries on the playground can occur in the blink of an eye. Such issues may be hard to see coming, but the risk for colds, playground injuries and other health-related conditions, including childhood vision problems, can be mitigated with various preventive measures.

Jakob Zielinski of Forney graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology

A Forney resident claimed a Powerball prize worth $1 million for the drawing on July 19. The ticket was purchased at RaceTrac #2478, located at 30 N. FM 548, in Forney. The claimant elected to remain anonymous.

With scorching summer temperatures here, a cautionary tale unfolds for those in search of a portable AC unit to beat the heat. Enticing promises and clever marketing tactics make it easy to fall prey to the pitfalls that await unsuspecting buyers. Here’s how to be a savvy shopper:

The Legacy of its Originator, John Criswell, Lives On!

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes are now integral components of students’ educations. Increasingly students are drawn to STEM education, including pursuing STEM pathways in high school, because of the doors such an education can open in the future. According to the United States Department of Labor, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations in 2021, and this total is projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031 - roughly two times faster than the total for all occupations.

Spending time outdoors is a summertime tradition for people of all ages.

Harvesting rainwater conserves resources, can cut water bills and help landscapes through drought, water restrictions

RelyOn Credit Union has been named a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the United States Department of the Treasury. CDFIs are a network of mission-driven institutions that serve and empower lower income communities. They share a common goal of expanding economic opportunity in those communities by providing access to financial products and services for local residents and businesses who may not qualify for them elsewhere. Rely-On Credit Union is hosting a round table discussion and breakfast with local community and business leaders on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 to educate them about the benefits of having a CDFI in the community and about the benefits of partnering together to improve the community. More information on that event is below.

AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist encourages Texans not to disturb, remove fawns found alone

Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! curriculum covers gardening, nutrition, cooking, physical activity, more

Summer Members Meeting Set State Fair Exhibit on Display Through August