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The season for filing 2022 taxes began, January 24, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are reaching out to reputable tax preparers for assistance. With roughly three months remaining until the filing deadline of Apr. 18 for general tax returns, Better Business Bureau reminds residents to be wary of con artists and unethical businesses who claim to specialize in tax preparation.

There is no doubt that good food can be linked to unique experiences. For Eddie Deen, the moments when he and his catering company have served thousands of people at once have created unforgettable experiences driven by massive amounts of planning and flawless execution. Those experiences, combined with his passion for community, have built a barbecue legend.

Forney ISD announces Jackson Middle School’s Director of Bands, Cory Graves, has been named a Yamaha “40 Under 40” Music Educator. Graves is one of just four educators selected from Texas, and he is the only middle school director to be selected from the state. These educators were nominated and ultimately chosen for demonstrating essential characteristics of action, creativity, courage and growth.

February has been known as the Month of Love since the time of the Romans and has been celebrated throughout history in many different ways. Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to record St. Valentine’s Day as a day of romance in his 1375 poem, “Parliament of Foules”.

of Forney, TX (75126), has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Master of Business Administration. UA awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.

Fall 2022 graduates from Midwestern State University

The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs that need to be filled annually, but there has been a drastic decline in workers each year.

Tips from AgriLife Extension on encouraging root systems, winter plantings, fruit trees

Genealogy fascinates much of the general public. The number of people learning more about their families and heritage through genealogy increases year to year. According to FamilyTree.com, genealogy is the second only to gardening as the most popular hobby in the United States.

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February 2 is Groundhog Day for most of America, but for me it is my Auntie Ann’s birthday.

Congratulations to North Forney High School student, Mark Noriega, for his acceptance to the School of Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) and being awarded the Presidential Scholarship, their highest merit scholarship.