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Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday. Families may have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions, but one staple of this kickoff to the holiday season is bound to make its way to Thanksgiving dinner tables no matter how unusual families’ holiday celebrations may be: turkey.

Thanksgiving is on the horizon, and that’s welcome news to people who can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with their loved ones. Though millions of people stayed home for Thanksgiving in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rising vaccination rates suggest the holiday travel season will be back in full swing this November.

Ever feel lost? Welcome to my life. Quite literally.

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On Thursday, November 11th, 2021, at approximately 7:13 p. m. hours, Forney Police responded to US Hwy 80 and FM 548 after receiving a report of two vehicles coming out of the Mesquite area involved in a continuing disturbance. The vehicles were reported as being a white box truck and a black Honda Pilot.

One of the most American holidays is upon us now-- Thanksgiving! The beginning of the holiday is somewhat common lore with the Native Americans helping the Pilgrims to survive and eventually thrive. The example that the Native Americans gave the Pilgrims and the world at large is to help your fellow man when you have plenty, regardless of your differences.

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become known as Giving Tuesday, when people are encouraged to donate to charitable organizations. If you’d like to take part in this special day, you’ll want to maximize the effectiveness and benefits of your charitable gifts.

Forney ISD will hold a weekly COVID vaccine clinic on Thursdays with varied hours. Please see the schedule below. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be offered at the Forney ISD Administration Boardroom located at 600 S. Bois D’Arc Street.

Kaufman County, in an effort to settle a 130-year-old boundary disagreement with Henderson County, has filed a civil lawsuit against Henderson County in a District Court in neighboring Van Zandt County.

Jesus said to Peter, “Upon this rock, I will build my church.” Who or what is the rock and the church built upon it? See Matthew 16:13- 19.

Consumers can expect higher prices and fewer options for whole turkeys leading into this Thanksgiving, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Hobbies are important for many different reasons. While one of the main reasons to immerse oneself in a hobby is to have fun, the benefits do not stop there.

Before President Eisenhower’s proclamation establishing Veterans Day in 1954, Nov. 11 was known as Armistice Day, a celebration acknowledging the end of fighting during World War I at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). In recognition of the sacrifices and honor due to military veterans, official ceremonies take place in the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with the laying of a presidential wreath, often directly from the hands of the sitting U.S. president.