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This time of year reminds all of us how grateful we are for Willis Carrier - the inventor of modern air conditioning. As Carrier was waiting on a foggy train platform in 1902, he realized that he could dry air by passing it through water to create fog – once you control the specific amount of moisture in air, you control the humidity level and its functionality inside a building or cooler box. On an educational point, as a child, Willis Carrier had trouble with fractions so his mother cut apples into pieces to demonstrate what fractions looked like compared to the whole. He later was quoted as saying that the lesson was the most important one he had ever learned because it taught him the value of intelligent problem-solving.

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District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today the conviction of Michael Donell Glover, 64, for Aggravated Robbery, a firstdegree felony offense. On April 8, 2022, a grand jury indicted Glover of the charge.

The City of Forney is taking proactive measures to combat mosquito- borne diseases and ensure the well-being of its residents. Commencing last Thursday, June 8th, the City initiated a comprehensive mosquito fogging campaign that will continue on a weekly basis until early October.

Forney ISD recognized Barbara Jo Green at the May 30th Board of Trustees meeting. Green has served the students, staff and families as a board member since 2015. Dr. Michael Idemudia will serve in her place for the remainder of her term.

In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later.

It’s very easy to get caught in the loop of only worrying about tomorrow or replaying the past. A good teacher once said, “Look at your feet. Are they where they are supposed to be? Are they headed in the direction you want to be going?” Of course, when this statement is made, the reaction can be “What?” or “That is so lame.” The better reaction is, “Let me look and see where they are pointing me.” There is much to be learned from paying attention to the direction your feet and ultimately your head are pointing towards.

This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas lakes and rivers to ensure visitors were recreating responsibly. They cited a decrease in accidents this year but noted an increase in citations issued, warnings and arrests.

AgriLife Extension expert provides tips to restore turfgrass

If your gym asked you for your email password, would you give it to them? I would wager that you would tell them, “No,” and then ask why they would even need it. The idea that you need to provide something so sensitive to lift weights should seem laughable. However, were they to say they required your SSN in order to move forward with your registration, you probably wouldn’t think twice. From gym memberships to job applications, we treat this nine-digit number as a standard piece of information to hand out willingly. No matter who you are or how much you have in the bank, your Social Security Number (SSN) is worth stealing and the odds are that you are trusting too many people with it. A simple shift in your mindset can save you from massive headaches down the road.

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