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District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced this week that a Kaufman County jury has found ANDY GONZALEZ, 33, guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Younger than 14. Mr. Gonzalez was sentenced to 65 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Midwestern State University Spring Honors

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.

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.

Whether you’ve attended an epic party at the Play-Place or swapped the fancy dinner for what you were really craving (hello, Mc-Nuggets), we know birthdays with McDonald’s hold a special place in our fans’ hearts. Now, we’re inviting everyone to create new birthday memories with us... this time, in honor of their fuzzy purple bestie. Get your party hat ready, ‘cause we’re celebrating Grimace’s birthday.

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.

Do you have problems, adversity, and obstacles in your life? If you said yes, then you are like everyone else. Even the most successful people are faced with challenges. What varies is how each person responds to their problems.

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.

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.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, and only about 1 in 4 with this condition have it under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hypertension can be dangerous and in many cases, fatal. In 2020, it was a primary or contributing cause of more than 670,000 deaths nationwide. Medical experts say that controlling your blood pressure is possible and it starts with having the right information.

Warmer temperatures and rain means mosquito season is underway in most of the state. With an increase in mosquitoes comes an increase in bites.

During Thursday’s public meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert gives advice on potential encounters, control methods, bites