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While you’re working, you may be contributing to an individual retirement account (IRA), which can provide a taxadvantaged way to save for your future. So, is it ever a good idea to tap into your IRA before you retire?

The last month of 2021 has already begun, and the community is looking forward to the Holiday Season! After all, this time of year has the shortest days and the biggest moments in many a family’s personal history.

Cowboy Chicken in Forney, the fast casual restaurant brand serving real wood-fired rotisserie chicken, is teaming up with Senior Connect: Meals on Wheels of Kaufman County for its “Buy a Plate” promotion to help feed those in need during the holiday season. Through Dec. 31, guests will have the chance to try Cowboy Chicken’s new turkey plate—or enjoy any of the eatery’s delicious menu items—and add a comforting turkey plate to their bills with proceeds going directly to Senior Connect: Meals on Wheels of Kaufman County.

Shandaniecia Childress and Katie Barnett of Forney and Stacie Thomas of Crandall were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the talents of high school writers from five different Kaufman County High Schools came to life through words as 32 students wrote about “What a Veteran Is To Me”. The top three winners of the essay contest were announced at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park and their winning and moving essays were read aloud.

Many adults recall being told “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” when they were youngsters. Though the accuracy of that phrasing hinges on what people eat during their morning meal, scientific evidence supports the notion that breakfast is important to overall health. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Physiology found that eating breakfast decreased the activity of genes involved in insulin resistance and increased the amount of sugar taken up by the cells. Those two results suggest that eating breakfast could help protect against chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes. As important as breakfast can be, more important is what individuals eat for breakfast. Various cereals contain a significant amount of added sugars, which the Mayo Clinic notes have been linked to a host of adverse health effects, including weight gain, increased triglyceride levels and tooth decay. In 2019, registered dietitian nutritionist Sharon Collison told Time magazine that a morning meal that contains protein, whole grains, healthy fat, and a fruit or vegetable can increase satiety and reduce risk for snacking later in the day. In addition, such a breakfast should provide significant amounts of fiber, vitamins and minerals that can benefit both short- and long-term health.

Pre-K Winner: SADIE CONRAD

At the Nov. 15 Mesquite City Council meeting, a ceremony was held to install the newly elected Mayor and City Councilmembers. This included Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr. as the first Latino Mayor in the history of Mesquite, TX.

November is known as a time to give thanks, but in Texas the month also marks the beginning of a winter tradition for anglers of all ages across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department kicked off this tradition when it began stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 24. The easy to catch rainbow trout are delicious table fare and can be found on many restaurant menus.

Winter solstice, the first official day of winter, Dec. 21, is still more than a month away. But with freezing temperatures around the corner, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts have tips on how to protect your plants, pipes and pets.

Many holiday traditions begin with family and friends gathered in the kitchen or around the dinner table. Food is an integral part of celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah, and key components of each holiday are tied exclusively to food.

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.

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.