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How To Care For Tools Properly

News Staff

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

Misty Holler Photos Courtesy Of Adam Huffman

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

News Staff

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.

Edgar Walters Texas Tribune

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

Michael Baselice

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

News Staff

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

Misty Holler

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

News Staff

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

Alexa Ura Texas Tribune

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.

James Traylor Appointed to Fill Council Vacancy

Misty Holler

Fri, 09/11/2020 - 14:17

The Forney City Council appointed a new member to Place One at their most recent meeting. James Traylor joins the Council from the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the void left by Former Council Member Mike Thomas’s resignation last month.