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Kaufman County area law enforcement agencies are proud to partner with the Texas Anti-Gang Center to address street crime issues affecting our region. Through a grant from the State, this partnership includes but is not limited to, providing funding for investigators, prosecutors, equipment, and training as well as leveraging intelligence capabilities and platforms in order to enhance the safety and security of the residents of Kaufman County.

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) was recognized by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) as the recipient of its 2023 Exemplary Source Water Protection Award for Large Water Systems. This prestigious honor acknowledges organizations in North America that have successfully developed and are implementing exemplary source water protection programs. The award was presented during the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition in To-ronto, Canada, which took place June 11-14, 2023.

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) South Mesquite Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RWWTP), 3500 Lawson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181, experienced a disruption in its treatment processes due to an electrical power line being damaged by a contractor. As a result, the plant temporarily lost power, and its discharges into South Mesquite Creek ceased to meet permit requirements beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. until discharges ceased before 5:40 p.m. on July 5, 2023.

Forney Student makes Honor Roll at Oregon State University

When you arrive at a gate that is closed, the next step is to open it. But what if it won’t just open? It may have an electric gate opener that is simply not plugged in, or the battery that controls it isn’t charged enough to function. It could have a chain with a lock that needs a key you don’t have, or it’s a combination lock and you don’t have the combination needed to open it. So what are your options?

The Good Ol’ Days of Being a BOY!

Weddings are special events that celebrate two individuals’ love for one another. Weddings bring together friends and family to witness couples share vows and devote their lives to each other. Wedding guests recognize that certain components are commonplace in ceremonies and receptions. Perhaps you were once a ring bearer or caught the bouquet? There’s a rich history behind the traditions that feature prominently

Photos Courtesy of Forney Messenger Photo Journalist Larry Golden

Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a generation of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are often associated with people born in the 21st century. However, a 2018 study from the Pew Institute found that 65 percent of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent used You-Tube.

There is no denying the relief cool air provides when the temperatures outdoors are particularly steamy. In fact, having a place to cool off is a necessity for those who have succumbed to heat exhaustion or have difficulty regulating their body temperatures.

Most people know that routine exercise does a body good. While it may not require a degree from medical school to know that exercise can be a great way to lose weight and reduce risk for various illnesses, there’s even more beneficial side effects of regular exercise that might surprise even the most ardent fitness enthusiasts.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sold his four championship rings and three MVP trophies for $2.8 million. Then he donated all of the money to support youth education programs

Small, yet bursting with big flavor, blueberries are a favorite of so many people. While blueberries may be coveted for their appeal in recipes that run the gamut from breakfast foods to desserts, the nutrients within them provide many benefits as well. After all, blueberries are not called “superfoods” for nothing.