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Realtor ® Survey Finds Annual Foreign Investment in U.S. Home Sales Declines 5%

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Thu, 08/20/2020 - 05:00

Foreign buyers purchased $74 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2019 through March 2020, a 5% decrease from the previous 12-month period and the second consecutive annual decline in foreign investment in U.S.

Mesquite Residents Have Access To COVID-19 Recovery Caseworker

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Thu, 08/20/2020 - 05:00

As a part of their ongoing Recovery Mesquite efforts, the City of Mesquite announced Mesquite residents have access to a Spanish bilingual caseworker to aid them in submitting applications through Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) for COVID-19 economic assistance funds for rental or mortgage...

Texas Plans to Continue STAAR Testing in 2020-2021

News Staff

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:00

The State of Texas has had some form of standardized testing as far back as 1980. Over the years the originally simple system used to gauge children’s progress in our public schools has morphed into what many describe as a high-stakes and highstress series of tests.

Official FISD Police Department Sworn In

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Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:00

On Monday, August 3, Forney ISD’s premier Police Department was sworn in at the Board of Trustees’ meeting. Forney Superintendent, Dr. Justin Terry, swore in the new department’s first chief, Joseph Sanders.

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

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Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:00

Welcoming Athens ISD Incoming Superintendent Congratulations to my friend Dr. Janie Sims who was named Athens ISD’s new Superintendent! Thanks for your and the School Board’s unwavering commitment to our kids during these challenging times.

Are You Eligible for This COVID-19 Study?

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Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:00

A new COVID-19 study is currently enrolling patients, and researchers believe it has the potential to change the course of the virus around the world.

City of Forney Cancels Remaining Events Scheduled for 2020

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Thu, 08/06/2020 - 05:00

After careful consideration, the City of Forney will not host events for the remainder of 2020. Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, cancelling remaining events scheduled for this year has been determined to be the best course of action for the safety of citizens and city staff.

Man Shot By Brother In Windmill Farms Community

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Thu, 08/06/2020 - 05:00

During the early morning hours of July 28, 2020 in the 3000 blk of Granite Rock in the Windmill Farms Community, a man was allegedly shot by his brother during an argument. KCSO received a 911 call around 1:20 am; the caller reported his brother shot him in the hand.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9

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Thu, 08/06/2020 - 05:00

With the Texas economy slowly awakening from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9.

FISD Announces Groundbreaking Ceremonies

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Thu, 07/30/2020 - 05:00

Forney ISD is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremonies for its three newest campuses, all of which have come about as a result of the bond package passed nearly a year ago by the taxpayers of the District.