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7 Signs Your Child Might Be Experiencing Bullying

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Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:00

Bullying continues to be a major problem across the country. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that one out of every five students reports being bullied, although many people do not admit to it occurring, so bullying might be even more prevalent than statistics indicate.

What if

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Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:00

When my kids were little, they often came to me with “what ifs.” What if the school bus starts to fly? What if we ate dessert first? What if God never invented rabbits? Or ice cream? Or trees? Or bikes? Or the rain? What if my hair turned into spaghetti noodles? What if all the grass turned purple?

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.