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With profound sadness, the City of Forney acknowledges the passing of former Councilmember Derald Cooper. Derald devoted his time and enthusiasm to public service, leaving an enduring impact on our community.

Temporary change in water disinfectant is essential for safe drinking water

The Texas Department of Transportation will host both in-person and virtual public hearings on the proposed project of US 80 between Farm to Market 460 and Spur 557, and Spur 557 from US 80 to I-20 in Kaufman County. TxDOT will hold in-person and virtual public hearings to seek public input on the project.

FISD Board Recognizes Karaleigh Deason

On January 26, 2024, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort, seized five kilograms of methamphetamines and five pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to let that special someone know how you feel about them. Whether it be a spouse, a new boyfriend or girlfriend, or a best friend, let these thoughtful gift ideas show them how much you really care: 1. A perfect brew: As most tea and coffee drinkers know, the ideal temperature beverage can be a fleeting thing, especially with all of life’s distractions and demands. That’s not the case with Nextmug, a gift that will spoil your Valentine with the perfect brew every time. This temperature- controlled, self-heating mug maintains a beverage at the user’s ideal temperature (warm at 130 degrees, hot at 140 degrees, and piping at 150 degrees) for hours using smart technology that requires no app or data-sharing. Stylish, ergonomic and simple to use, it eliminates the need to reheat a drink after getting sidetracked by workplace duties or household chores. To upgrade your gift, consider an additional docking coaster so they can enjoy a hot drink in multiple locations.

Valentine's Day spending shows little sign of waning. Floral arrangements are among the most popular purchases on this special day. According to Rio Roses, customers spent $2.3 billion on flowers for Valentine's Day in 2022. Valentine's Day tends to be the busi-est day for florists as plenty of people want to surprise sweethearts with bouquets and other floral arrangements. Red roses account for 70 percent of all Valentine's Day flower purchases. Finance Buzz researched the average cost of a dozen roses in each state so shoppers could expect what they would pay to gift their loved ones, and the average price for a dozen roses in the United States was $80.16 at that time. Pennsylvania had the most affordable roses and Hawaii the most expensive. Roses can be costly, and recipients may want to do their bests to ensure the flowers last as long as possible.

Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and engaged and married couples. He also is the name behind the holiday that inspires images of red hearts and rose petals in the middle of February.

Terrell Alliance for Education and the Arts invites the public to an evening with the Grandmother of the Juneteenth Holiday, Opal Lee, in conversation with renowned portrait artist Sedrick Huckaby. Ms. Opal gained national attention for her efforts to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. Mr. Huckaby painted her portrait which has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., where it will be unveiled in March. The two will share the history of her efforts as well as how the portrait came to be.

We all experience tough times. And you know what? It’s okay.

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In difficult economic times, fraudulent housing schemes become more prevalent, impacting homeowners and renters alike. To help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud, Freddie Mac is sharing the following insights and tips about the most common tactics and scams.

The NFIB Texas PAC today endorsed 45 candidates for seats in the Texas Legislature. The political action committee, comprised solely of NFIB members from throughout the state, endorsed 45 incumbent candidates running for re-election to the state House of Representatives.