Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 3 – 31

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 3 through 31, 2025. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality.

Wing Prices Take Flight Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The price of a Super Bowl staple – chicken wings – is expected to rise slightly as fans gear up for Super Bowl LIX, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

We Loved E! Terrell and NATURAL WOMAN

We had not been able to attend the previous two E! Terrell performances for this season, and we were “pumped” and ready to get to this one; we had heard that it was great! Oh, yes, we were thrilled and not ready to leave when it was over!

TVCC and UT Tyler Partner to Tackle Student Barriers

Trinity Valley Community College and University of Texas at Tyler are partnering together to provide a seamless transfer opportunity to all students.

Heart-Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet

A healthy diet can help people lower their risk for various conditions, including heart disease.

TVCC Honors Archie and June Dennis with Building Renaming

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is proud to honor the extraordinary contributions of Archie and June Dennis by renaming the Math and Journalism Building, located on the TVCC - Athens Campus, to the Archie and June Dennis Education Center.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Once you retire, you’ll likely need to draw on a variety of financial sources — and one of the most important ones may be your 401(k). And for 2025, you can put even more money into your plan than ever. You can invest in your 401(k) in one of two ways, depending on your employer’s plan.

East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Conference Set for Feb. 7 in Tyler

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Smith County will host its annual East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable conference Feb. 7 in Tyler. The conference will be held at the Cross Brand Cowboy Church, 11915 Farm-to-Market Road 2015.

OUTDOORS

If you’ve been following along with my column the past few weeks, you might remember my mention of an upcoming late-season deer hunt out in west Texas with my friends Jeff Rice and Larry Weishuhn.

The Scoop On Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney would like to welcome you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please enter the front or through handicap- accessible doors, located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is also available.