News

Op-Ed Congressmen Lance Gooden Investigating China’s Election Interference

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

I have reason to believe left-wing U.S. environmental groups may have received covert financing from the Chinese government.

Downtown Mesquite Earns State-Wide Honors

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Downtown Mesquite earned the prominent Texas Downtown Association (TDA) Best Traditional Promotion Event award for the Front Street Station groundbreaking celebration as well as the People’s Choice Award.

FHPL October Board of Directors Meeting

Don Themer, Board Member

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

The meeting was called to order and an invocation given by President Charles Beason. Minutes of the September meeting were presented by Secretary Jana Garner, and they were unanimously approved, as was the Treasurer’s Report, given by Treasurer Donna Hervey.

Adopt-a-Grant is Now Open!

Billie Kasper

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

One of the most successful activities for the Forney Education Foundation is the Adopt-a-Grant Program that was introduced last year. It was so well received by the many grant sponsors that the Foundation quadrupled our goal!

What a MESS Is Going to Occur!

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Date: 10/26/20. Time: Between 8:30 and 9:00 a. m. Conditions: Light to moderate rain, northerly wind increasing, medium traffic, temperatures dropping. Problem: ELECTRICITY “OFF” at the intersection of Pinson Road and the access road to McDonald’s and 7-11, and probably at other locations, too!

Alpha Tau is “Live” Again!

Submitted By Don Themer As Supplied By Vivian Themer

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Installing officers, initiating a new member, and presenting grants to new teachers was on the agenda for the Alpha Tau meeting on Tuesday, October 13th , at the Kaufman County Library.

Michael Morgan

Misty Holler

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

While attending college as a young man, Michael Morgan decided to fill a need that was presented to him.

Texas Tech Offering Wine Certification in East Texas

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education is bringing the globally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine certificate courses to East Texas.

As Ken Paxton Battles Scandal, Land Commissioner George P. Bush Considering a 2022 Run For Attorney General

Emma Platoff And Cassandra Pollock Texas Tribune

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush will “keep all options open” about a potential bid for attorney general in 2022 as current Attorney General Ken Paxton grapples with a mutiny from his senior staff and the spectre of a criminal investigation, a senior adviser for Bush said Monday.

Home Buying During The COVID-19 Outbreak

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Homeowners know that the process of buying a home can be both exciting and nervewracking. The anxiety associated with buying a home has hit new heights during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.