Scott Turner Says HUD is Failing its Mission and Outlines Plan for More Housing

Former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner, picked by president-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, told a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday that the department is failing “its most basic mission.

TxDOT Urges Texans to Join in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

TxDOT is raising awareness about the tragic reality of human trafficking and empowering employees and travelers across the state to watch out for the signs to help stop this horrific crime.

TVCC Offers Free Medicare Workshops

Trinity Valley Community College Continuing Education is excited to offer free Medicare Educational workshops in the spring of 2025.

Did You Know?

Children need physical activity as part of their overall health regimen. How much physical activity a child needs varies with age.

Texas Residents Report $10 Million Lost to Scams in 2024

Through an analysis of over 6,000 BBB Scam Tracker reports submitted by Texas residents throughout 2024, Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas found record-setting losses and new strategies across a variety of scam types.

East Texas Arboretum to Host Bouquet Building Workshop

Looking for a memorable Valentine’s Day surprise? The East Texas Arboretum is excited to host a Bouquet Building Workshop on Saturday, February 8th, at 11:00 AM.

Vegan Diets on the Rise

The popularity of vegan diets is on the rise as people increasingly turn to plantbased eating. According to Soylent, a soy-based meal replacement beverage company, the number of vegans exceeded 9.7 million in the United States in 2019.

City of Forney Seeks Public Input on Proposed Bridge Locations

In the November 2022 election, Forney voters approved Proposition E, allocating $52.7 million for road and infrastructure upgrades.

Texas Secretary of State: Texas Started 2025 with 2.9 Million Business Entities

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas began the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas. As of January 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities — 125,329 more than last year.

Local Dementia Care Workshop Offers Transformative Skills for Caregivers

A four-part workshop is being offered in Terrell, aimed at enhancing dementia care through hands-on training and proven techniques.