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DPS Director Steve McCraw Tells CNN He’ll Resign if Troopers Had “any culpability” in Delayed Uvalde Shooting Response
questions from the news organizations for three months, DPS announced it would formally investigate five troopers for their conduct during the shooting and said two of them were suspended with pay.
City of Forney Seeking Neighborhoods to Host National Night Out Gatherings, on Tuesday, October 4th
The City of Forney is looking for neighborhoods interested in hosting gatherings for National Night Out, on Tuesday, October 4th.
North Texas Giving Day 2022
Early Giving is now open for the Annual North Texas Giving Day! Held annually, NTX Giving Day falls on September 22 this year as a way for North Texans to give to their favorite charities and nonprofits, all of whom are local and give to our friends, neighbors, and community members. The website for this great event asks North Texans to “Find Your Passion. Give With Purpose,” and links to hundreds of worthy organizations.
News from area colleges. . .
Sam Houston State University Summer 2022 Graduates
Sweet Beulah Land
A breakfast joint, filled with smells of bacon and coffee. I was visiting my hometown in Florida. I heard the sound of people conversing. People laughing. Forks clinking. I was eating my eggs when I got the text.
Forney ISD Upholds School Safety as a Priority for the District
As Forney ISD begins a new school year, it is important our community knows that the safety and security of all students and staff in our district will always be a top priority. Each campus continues to go above and beyond the measures outlined by the state of Texas to ensure every child is protected while attending our schools.
You Don’t Make Me Cry
This weekend I spent time at a class reunion with friends I don’t see every day (but wish I still did).
What Kind Of People Will Enter God’s Kingdom?
“Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven,” said Jesus (Matthew 7:21).
3 Tips to Boost Your Children’s Self-Esteem This School Year
While packing bags and backpacks for school, there’s one essential that may be overlooked: Children’s self-esteem. Although many children may feel confident and selfassured at home, they can feel differently in the classroom. When children have high self-esteem, they’re less likely to reflect negative feelings toward others.
Handmade Gifts are Personalized and Special
A global pandemic affected communities in every corner of the globe, and many people found they had much more time on their hands due to stay-at-home restrictions. That extra free time may have opened up the opportunity to re-engage with old hobbies or start entirely new ones. Such endeavors may have resulted in items that can make ideal handmade holiday gifts.
OUTDOORS
Do you ever meet someone that you instantly connect with and, after visiting a few minutes, it seems as though you have known each other for a lifetime? I’ve found the older I get, the more frequently this occurs. I can spent a minute visiting with a total stranger and usually determine if he or she is a lover of the great outdoors. When I do ‘connect’ with a like-minded person, the talk and stories of past outings usually come fast and furious!
Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is currently accepting applications for its 66th Texas Game Warden Cadet class.