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How to Find a Healthy Peanut Butter

News Staff

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 05:00

Peanut butter is a staple in many people’s pantries. A versatile and delicious food, peanut butter on toast can make for a filling breakfast, while few would deny the appeal of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at lunchtime.

Up on the Housetop

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Thu, 12/10/2020 - 05:00

Images of Santa Claus excite children across the globe each holiday season. Some such images appear on television, in stores or in the front yards of homes decked out for the holidays, while others are elicited through songs like “Up on the Housetop.

Forney Woman Receives Home Makeover

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

By all accounts, Forney is a place of true community. Anytime there is a need among the citizens, the men, women, and children band together to make sure that need is met. Oftentimes, the response to a need is so great and overwhelming that the donations far exceed the need!

St. Martin of Tours to Host Mobile Food Pantry

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church is hosting the CCD Mobile Community Pantry again this Saturday, December 5. This mobile food pantry will be held in the St. Martin parking lot at the corner of Interstate 20 and FM 1641 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Mesquite Approves Zoning for New State of the Art Commercial Facilities and New Jobs

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Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved a zoning change to planned development-commercial to provide for a new industrial park featuring two state of the art facilities developed by Huntington Industrial Partners, totaling more than 356,000 square feet on more than 22 acres of land located...

NTMWD Receives Recognition for Transparency Efforts from Texas Comptroller

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Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program.

Jackrabbit and Falcon Swim and Dive Teams Continue to Make Waves

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Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

On November 7, FHS and NFHS swimmers went to Dallas to compete against one of their top competitive regional opponents, Woodrow Wilson High School. Three school records were broken that day. Andrew Gilbert broke the 200 Freestyle record for FHS with a time of 1:52:72.

The Spirit of Community

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

There have been so very many wonderful people who have chosen Forney to be their hometown. One of the most memorable was Mrs. Dorris Hamblen.

Forney Area Football Updates

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Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

Thursday, November 19, 2020 (Almost Midnight)—I think I will check Thursday night football scores before I recline for some serious Law and Order and/or The Hallmark Channel television viewing. “Oh, no! Let me check another source. This can’t be right!

Managing Your Retirement Plan Under a New Employer

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of your plan.