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It’s that time of year again, where, if you work for a medium-to-large employer, you’ve got some decisions to make because it’s open enrollment time. Of course, depending on your situation, you may have been working remotely for a while, but, even so, you will likely have the opportunity to review your benefits package and make changes. And you’ll want to make the right moves, because your choices can have a big financial impact on your life. So, take a close look at these key areas of your benefits program:

Lance Corporal Jody Long spent four years in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in Coronado, California, and Camp Pendleton, California. What began at first as a desire to serve his country and see the world quickly became an integral part of who he is. During his time in the service from 1994-1998, Long was a part of the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, a dedicated security and anti-terrorism unit of the USMC. This unit provides security teams to guard high-value naval installations, most notably those containing nuclear vessels and weapons. He also served two years as a (8152) Marine Designated Marksman on a Close Quarter Battle Team before he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, also known as The Professionals, where he spent 2 years as a (0311) Marine Infantryman within a weapons company.

The City of Mesquite announced the FNA Group is expanding to Mesquite with a new 400,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution center located at 1371 S. Town East Boulevard. This new facility will provide an estimated 300 new jobs for Mesquite. Operations at the new Mesquite facility have begun with a focus on utilizing improved assembly line designs and cutting-edge robotic technology. The FNA Group, headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is a leading manufacturer of gasoline and electric powered pressure washers, generators, pumps, high pressure hoses, accessories and the replacement parts.

A persistent Texas voter, twice thwarted when he tried registering to vote while renewing his driver’s license online, has for the second time convinced a federal judge that the state is violating federal law.

The Forney City Council appointed a new member to Place One at their most recent meeting. James Traylor joins the Council from the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the void left by Former Council Member Mike Thomas’s resignation last month.

Recognizing Luke Smith on attaining his Eagle Scout

Countless men and women have joined the United States Armed Services throughout the years, contributing to the freedom and protection of our country. Each sacrificing their time and comforts, and many sacrificing their very lives, these brave individuals have taken time away from their homes and families to ensure the safety and basic liberties of people around the world. For hundreds of years and through numerous conflicts, the United States of America has remained a model of military excellence.

Birthdays are almost always a special event that people enjoy commemorating. But special doesn’t quite describe the accomplishment of being able to celebrate one’s 99th birthday! One of Forney’s longtime residents reached this milestone just last week, and her family found a creative and safe way to mark the occasion.

Not many people can say that a wedding ring saved their lives, but Forney resident Aaron Wiley is one of the few who can.

Black lawmakers at the Texas Legislature unveiled on Thursday the George Floyd Act, a sweeping police reform proposal that would ban chokeholds across the state and require law enforcement officers to intervene or render aid if another officer is using excessive force while on the job.

For the second straight year, Forney ISD is proposing a reduced tax rate for residents living within the Forney ISD school boundaries. Last year, the school board reduced the rate by 7 cents, and this year the district is proposing to drop by an additional 9.5 cents.

In a letter to the Forney City Council dated August 10, 2020, Council Member Mike Thomas tendered his resignation effective immediately.

Foreign buyers purchased $74 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2019 through March 2020, a 5% decrease from the previous 12-month period and the second consecutive annual decline in foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors . Foreign buyers purchased 154,000 properties, down 16% from the prior year.