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Students Invited to Participate in 2020-2021 Letters About Literature Texas Competition

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

The Texas Center for the Book has launched the 2020-2021 Letters About Literature Texas contest, a program that invites students to respond to authors of books or poetry who have touched their lives. The contest opens November 4, 2020, and is open to Texas students in grades 4 through 12.

Don’t Mess With Texas ® Calls On Iconic Texas Voices To Stop PPE Litter

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

With a growing number of discarded face masks, gloves and sanitizing wipes found littering roadways and parking lots, Don’t mess with Texas called on the help of some celebrity friends to remind fellow Texans that the only safe way to dispose of used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in a...

Mesquite Municipal Judge Steve Crane Announces Retirement

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

The man who has led the Mesquite Municipal Court for more than a decade is retiring. City of Mesquite Municipal Judge Steve Crane has announced his plan to retire on Nov. 13. He has served as municipal judge since April 1, 2010.

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Senior Airman John Spence

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

Senior Airman John Spence served in the United States Air Force for seven years from 1989 to 1996. What began as a love of airplanes from the time he “knew what they were” developed into a career that originated with Spence working as a mechanic with the U.S. military.

Making Room for Joy

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

Most mornings, Forney residents driving to work or school are accustomed to the familiar sight of people walking, running, or biking throughout the community. Though this is not uncommon, one Forney man has made quite an impact on those passing by him on his daily walks.

How Cool Tech Can Inspire Your Child

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

Many kids gravitate toward technology, leaving parents looking for ways to introduce it to them in a safe, age-appropriate way.

Manage Medical Conditions During COVID-19

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

Diabetes and heart disease are two pre-existing medical conditions that researchers believe contribute to elevated risk of severe complications from COVID-19. In fact, patients with two or more pre-existing conditions have 4.

10 Most Collected Items During Worldwide Coastal Cleanup

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

According to Ocean Conservancy, an organization devoted to creating sciencebased solutions for healthy oceans and the wildlife and communities that depend on them, more than 18 million pounds of trash were collected from 112 countries during its 2016 International Coastal Cleanup.

Tips to Take a Safe and Affordable Fall Road Trip

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

As American families continue to track developments of the pandemic, many are opting for regional travel experiences this fall.

Coin Collecting For Beginners

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

People have been collecting coins for about as long as coins have been made. That’s a passion that has endured for centuries, since roughly 600 to 800 BC. Coin collecting is a worthwhile hobby and can sometimes be a financially savvy investment.