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55 Forney ISD Students Named College Board National Recognition Scholars

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

Fifty-five Forney ISD students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs, a distinction that can be included on college and scholarship applications.

News from area colleges. . .

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

Pratibha Silwal of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Silwal was initiated at Texas Woman’s University.

NTMWD To Invest More Than $1 Billion In Regional Infrastructure In 2025

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will invest an estimated $1.1 billion during the 2025 fiscal year as part of its ongoing capital improvement program to support reliable essential services in the North Texas region.

Physical Symptoms Of Breast Cancer

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

The World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the second most common cancer across the globe, and the number one cancer in women. Nearly three million new cases of breast cancer in women are diagnosed across the globe each year.

OUTDOORS

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

As outdoor folks we all hAs outdoor folks we all have our idea of that ‘perfect’ outing when pursuing a big buck or collecting a ‘mess’ of catfish. A crisp, clear November day when whitetail deer are in rut and bucks are on the move is a deer hunters dream.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

In the popular imagination, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing — after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But they can cause challenges, so you’ll want to help your heirs be prepared.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Leading Effort To Develop More High-Quality, Resilient Tomatoes

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

In response to the growing challenges in tomato production, Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center is leading the effort to develop and employ a systems-based approach to build a more sustainable and competitive tomato industry in the U.S. Awarded an $8.

Did You Know Pancreatic Cancer

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00

The lifetime risk of developing pancreatic cancer is about one in 56 for men and roughly one in 60 among women, says the American Cancer Society.The ACS estimates about 66,440 people were expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024.

The 2024 State Fair of Texas Welcomes Nearly 2.4 Million Fairgoers

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Thu, 10/24/2024 - 00:00

As the Texas Star slows and Big Tex bids farewell, the 2024 State Fair of Texas comes to a close, but the memories made this year linger on throughout Fair Park. Until the gates open again next fall, the spirit of the Fair lives on in the hearts of everyone who joined us.

Trinity Valley Community College Nursing Students Partner with Texas Health Resources

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Thu, 10/24/2024 - 00:00

Trinity Valley Community College associate degree in nursing (ADN) and Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) students on the Terrell Health Science Center partnered with Texas Health Resources on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday, Oct. 16 to administer over 100 flu shots to Kaufman County residents.