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Speeding Kills. Slow Down and Save Lives

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

The telltale red-and-blue lights in a driver’s rearview mirror can inspire shame and guilt. But those feelings don’t come close to the guilt speeding drivers feel after killing or injuring someone – or the pain a family feels when someone dies in a crash.

Sonya Bannister’s Journey to New Opportunities

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

Sonya Bannister is set to start the position of Engage Specialist at the OC, after serving as the campus secretary at North Forney High School for eight years and working with Forney ISD for 24.

Lakepointe Church Supports Crandall ISD with Donation to Clear Student Meal Debt

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

On Monday, July 15, the Crandall ISD Board of Trustees welcomed representatives from the Mesquite Campus of Lakepointe Church for a presentation at their regular Board Meeting.

Georgisson Zuo of Forney Earns Degree from University of Maryland Global Campus

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

Georgisson Zuo of Forney, earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2024. Zuo was one of more than 14,000 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the 2023-24. Graduates came from all 50 states, three U.S.

Maxine Tedder Passes On

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

Before we move on to other topics in the coming weeks, I would like to mention that longtime “Forneyite,” MARY MAXINE TEDDER, not too long ago passed on peacefully after about 85 years of fellowship with and service to many Forney folks.

Texas Is Once More Flirting With Expanding Passenger Rail

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

A robust passenger rail system has long been seen as a pipe dream in car-dependent Texas.

Popular Insect Repellent Plants

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables. Some may be into growing their own foods, while others desire their gardens to be an awe-inspiring mélange of bright colors and alluring scents.

Dining Room Conversion Ideas

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

Many homeowners can undoubtedly take a stroll through their homes and find at least one space that could be repurposed to provide more functionality.

The TurfMutt Foundation’s Lesson Plans Help Kids Avoid the “Summer Slide”

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

While kids are enjoying some time off from school this summer, it is also important to keep their minds active.

Complaining

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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00

Is complaining an effective strategy for solving problems? Will complaining improve your situation? Do others enjoy listening to you complain? The answer to all three questions is no. Then why do people complain? There are a number of reasons a person complains.