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Types Of Firepits For Your Backyard Oasis

News Staff

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

Outdoor entertaining areas are popular among homeowners, and firepits are one of the most sought-after additions to such spaces. In fact, a 2016 survey from the American Society of Landscape Architects found that fireplaces and firepits were the most popular outdoor design element in 2016.

How To Care For Tools Properly

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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

Homeowners often choose to save money and learn valuable skills by doing their own home improvement projects. These minor or major renovations are made much more successful by having the right tools for the job.

Crandall Fire and Police Departments Host Grand Opening Ceremony for New Buildings

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

Friday, September 11, was a day of celebration for the City of Crandall. After about two years of construction and preparations, the new Police, Court, and Fire Department Buildings for the City of Crandall hosted a grand opening ceremony for members of the community.

City of Forney Makes Arrest in Deadly Conduct Investigation

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 around 6:30pm, the Forney Police Department received a report of a shots fired call in the area of the Park Trails neighborhood. Expended shell casings were discovered in the 100 block of Acadia Lane along with bullet impacts on a tree and a residence.

Texas Physicians are Losing Money During the Pandemic. They Want Lawmakers to Make Health Insurers Pay Up.

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

Texas primary care doctors say they’re hemorrhaging cash and at risk of closing their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, and a new trade group proposal argues it’s time for Texas lawmakers to overhaul how physicians’ practices get paid.

Op-ed: The Alamo Cenotaph Is In Dire Need Of Repair And The THC Will Decide If It Gets The Help It Needs On 9/22

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

The Alamo Cenotaph commemorates and bears the names of the Defenders who fought and died at the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

It’s that time of year again, where, if you work for a medium-to-large employer, you’ve got some decisions to make because it’s open enrollment time.

Lance Corporal Jody Long

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

Lance Corporal Jody Long spent four years in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in Coronado, California, and Camp Pendleton, California. What began at first as a desire to serve his country and see the world quickly became an integral part of who he is.

Mesquite Announces 300 New Jobs As Part Of FNA Group Expansion

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

The City of Mesquite announced the FNA Group is expanding to Mesquite with a new 400,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution center located at 1371 S. Town East Boulevard. This new facility will provide an estimated 300 new jobs for Mesquite.

For Second Time, Federal Judge Finds Texas Is Violating Voter Registration Law

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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 05:00

A persistent Texas voter, twice thwarted when he tried registering to vote while renewing his driver’s license online, has for the second time convinced a federal judge that the state is violating federal law. In a 68-page ruling Friday August 28th, U.S.