Analysis: Despite Vaccine Hopes, Lawmakers Plan For More Months of Pandemic

We’re holding two opposing ideas in our heads at the same time: The vaccines are promising, and the danger of the pandemic has never been higher. The good news is really good: Breakthroughs on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments are legitimate. There will be plenty to crow about.

NIGHTTIME IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR HOG HUNTING

Wild hogs that receive little hunting pressure can often be hunted successfully at all hours of the day but put a bit of pressure on wild porkers and they are quick to become almost entirely nocturnal.

Winter Season Offers Multiple Opportunities for Texas Bird Hunters

While winter in Texas is often synonymous with spending dawn and dusk in a deer blind, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to remind hunters of the various upland and migratory bird hunting seasons that are still open throughout the colder months.

Say it ain’t so, Elvis!

I could not believe my eyes when I picked up the Dallas newspaper to see if the Forney teams had won and was hit with large letters that indicated the following, “IKF in, Elvis out,” on the front page of the SportsDay section.

Kaufman County Veteran’s Memorial Announced as an Official Location for the 2020 National Wreaths Across America Day

National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that the Kaufman Veterans Memorial in Kaufman, Texas has joined the effort to support the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2020.

COVID-19 Testing at Forney Walmart

Walmart will be offering free COVID-19 testing at the Forney location on Hwy 80. Testing will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7am to 9am. First priority is health care workers, first responders, and those over 65. Then others who have symptoms as determined by the CDC may be tested.

Secretary Hughs Commends Texas Voters Following November 3rd General Election

Following the November 3rd general election, Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs issued the following statement: “Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, this election was a resounding success, and turnout among registered voters was the highest in 28 years as Texans exercised their right...

Mesquite Seeks Community Input on its Solid Waste Services

The City of Mesquite is developing a 20-year master plan for the solid waste services it provides to residential and commercial customers and is asking for public input through an online survey at www.cityofmesquite.com/SolidWastePlan through Dec. 31.

Ashley Brewton Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Ashley Brewton of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Brewton was initiated at Texas Woman’s University.

Heartland Resident Claims $3 Million Scratch Ticket Prize

A Heartland resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $3 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game 500X Loteria Spectacular. The ticket was purchased at Faststop, located at 12531 Lake June Road, in Balch Springs. The claimant elected to remain anonymous.