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Insulation can go a long way toward making a home more comfortable. Insulation reduces the transfer of heat from indoors and outdoors so homes stay more comfortable in both the winter and summer. Insulation also can block exterior noise. A properly insulated home is a must, particularly in the wake of rising energy costs. Insulation will help a home be more energy efficient.

Sept. 2-4 are Kelley Family Days Providing Free Entrance to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden with Paid Admission

A cool and rainy spring means that despite aboveaverage summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1.

The City of Forney is excited to announce its Back-to-School Food Drive, aimed at supporting the Forney Food Pantry in providing essential resources to those in need within the community. The food drive will run from August 15th to September 15th, 2023. The Forney Food Pantry plays a crucial role in alleviating food insecurity for residents, and the City of Forney is committed to making a positive impact by organizing this initiative.

Many people gain their expertise in money management by trial and error. However, carefully monitoring your finances and giving them proper consideration can help avoid some common financial missteps, according to two Texas A&M University financial planners.

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Applications are being accepted through Nov. 1.

dollars per student Forney ISD receives does not cover rising inflation, insurance costs or the need for competitive teacher salaries, increased safety and security measures and educational programming.

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The 10-year plan includes projects aimed at improving safety, mobility, maintenance and more

A room addition can be a worthy project that makes a home more livable. A host of factors will affect the cost of a room addition, but the experts at HomeAdvisor estimate that such a project can cost as much as $150,000. The size of the new room, the location of the home, the materials used to build the room, and a number of variables unique to the existing home will affect the final cost of an addition. An online calculator can provide some basic estimates about the final cost of a room addition, but homeowners are best served by contacting various contractors and receiving multiple estimates to get the most accurate idea of what the cost layout will be to add a room to their homes. Though the sticker price of a room addition may shock some homeowners, it’s worth noting that such projects provide a good return at resale. In fact, the “Cost vs. Value Report 2021” from Remodeling magazine found that a midrange primary suite addition with an initial cost of $156,741 had a resale value of nearly $86,000.

Do you conquer problems or do they conquer you? It’s attitude that determines whether you are a victor or a victim. Your age, education, financial status, or social standing don’t matter. There are victors and victims from every background. Victors are not special. They are not better than others. Victors know “they can” whereas victims are convinced “they can’t.”

Houses typically feature various areas that are traditionally designed for storage, such as garages, basements and attics. However, with some renovation, these spaces can be transformed into livable areas.

Fall and winter are prime seasons for scholastic athletes. Twoofthemorepopularsports fans can enjoy this time of year include rugby and American football. These games share many similarities, but they also have some notable differences.