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Coronavirus Restrictions and Remote Learning May Hamper College Student Voter Turnout

Coronavirus Restrictions and Remote Learning May Hamper College Student Voter Turnout

Coronavirus Restrictions and Remote Learning May Hamper College Student Voter Turnout

News Staff
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00
Madeline Pederson, 18, imagined that in the months leading up to Election Day, she’d be spending hours standing at a voter registration table on campus at the University of Texas at Austin, flagging down students walking through campus and registering them to vote.
3 Ways to Get Fit as a Family this Fall

3 Ways to Get Fit as a Family this Fall

3 Ways to Get Fit as a Family this Fall

News Staff
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00
One of the keys to encouraging children to develop the healthy habit of regular exercise is to make fitness a priority in the home. With cooler weather and changing scenery to enjoy, autumn can be an ideal time to try new outdoor activities.
“Sherry”—“Big Girls Don’t Cry”—“Rag Doll”

“Sherry”—“Big Girls Don’t Cry”—“Rag Doll”

“Sherry”—“Big Girls Don’t Cry”—“Rag Doll”

News Staff
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00
As I perused the breaking news the past few weeks, something caught my eye and reminded me of sitting on one of the corner markers of the high school with a few other youngsters, whose moms or dads were involved in some type planning meeting for the school system in the early 1960s.
Small Businesses Remain Resilient Amid Pandemic

Small Businesses Remain Resilient Amid Pandemic

Small Businesses Remain Resilient Amid Pandemic

News Staff
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00
Amid the historic coronavirus pandemic, businesses are adapting by making major changes to their operations, including increased use of technology, according to the latest PNC semi-annual survey of small and mid-size business owners and executives, which concluded Sept. 8.
From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Monthly Update - September 2020

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Monthly Update - September 2020

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Monthly Update - September 2020

News Staff
Thu, 10/08/2020 - 05:00
Pledge to Back The Blue Proud to join Governor Abbott in signing the pledge to stand against attempts to defund the police. Law enforcement officers have our backs every single day and we need to show them that Texans have their backs!
Lighting the Way for Teaching and Learning

Lighting the Way for Teaching and Learning

Lighting the Way for Teaching and Learning

News Staff
Thu, 10/08/2020 - 05:00
Galileo Galilei did not invent the telescope, but he was the first to use it systematically to observe celestial objects, especially the moon. And since the month of October is a week old, the first full moon of this month has begun to wane.

Can You Influence Your Financial Aid Award?

News Staff
Thu, 10/08/2020 - 05:00
Right now, the pandemic is causing chaos and uncertainty for colleges and students. But it won’t always be that way. And if you have children who will be heading off to school in the next few years, you’re probably thinking about more typical concerns – such as expenses.
Fifth Grader Opts Out of Birthday Gifts, Donates to First Responders Instead

Fifth Grader Opts Out of Birthday Gifts, Donates to First Responders Instead

Fifth Grader Opts Out of Birthday Gifts, Donates to First Responders Instead

News Staff
Thu, 10/08/2020 - 05:00
For six of his eleven birthdays, local fifth grader Will Hutson has opted not to receive gifts from his family and friends. Instead, he asks them to donate drinks and snacks, which he then delivers to the Forney Police and Forney Fire Departments.