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Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $148 Billion Transportation Investment

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Thu, 09/05/2024 - 00:00

Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure.

Big Time Texas Hunts Introduces New Hunt to Launch 28th Year of Conservation Fundraising

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Thu, 09/05/2024 - 00:00

Big Time Texas Hunts kicks off another season with 10 premium guided hunt packages representing some of the very best hunting opportunities in Texas, including a new chance to take an aoudad ram in the Trans-Pecos region.

Crandall ISD Sets Election To Raise More Dollars For Teacher And Employee Pay, Local Schools

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

The Crandall ISD Board of Trustees has scheduled a School Funding Election for November 5, 2024. If approved, the election would provide additional funding for employee salaries, academic initiatives, and maintaining a safe environment on campuses.

Kaufman Man Sentenced to 50 Years For Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today the conviction of Joseph Adrian Garcia, age 44, for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder, a first-degree felony offense. On September 2, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Off to a Great Start!

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

With the school year comfortably underway, the Forney Education Foundation has “started” school as well. Not that FEF took the summer off for vacation! Instead, we were busy helping the students in Forney ISD.

News from area colleges. . .

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

Ehsan Mahmood of Forney, earned a Master of Science Cyber Operations from University of Maryland Global Campus. Mahmood was one of nearly 600 students to earn an advanced degree from UMGC in late spring 2024.

Getting Involved on 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

Each year, September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is a chance to turn a dark day in the nation’s history into a day of doing good.

Local Students Graduate from UT Tyler

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

The University of Texas at Tyler will recognize summer 2024 degree candidates during Summer 2024 Commencement August 17.

Four Tips To Prevent And Remove Grass Stickers

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

Whether you call them grass stickers or sandburs, you know these prickly little pain dispensers are no fun. Luckily, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can help you win the war against them.

How Are Hurricanes Named?

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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:00

The state of Texas is no stranger to hurricanes and damaging storms. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, continues to assist Texans recovering from Hurricane Beryl amidst what is expected to be an above-average Atlantic hurricane season.