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Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record-high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July. This marks a seventh consecutive month of growth for Texas’ civilian labor force. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 248,900 people.

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today the conviction of Joseph Adrian Garcia, age 44, for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder, a first-degree felony offense. On September 2, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Kaufman Police Department received a 911 call from a concerned neighbor in the City of Kaufman who reported that she was observing a male subject yelling and screaming while trying to break into a nearby residence’s front door with a pickaxe. Within minutes, Kaufman Police Officers arrived on scene and secured Garcia. Investigation established that Garcia was under the influence of suspected narcotics while breaking into the residence and had been threatening “I will kill you” to any individuals he had contact with including the matriarch of the residence and her two small children, ages 6 and 8. On August 15, 2024, at the conclusion of a three day jury trial, the jury responded with a swift guilty verdict and a punishment sentence of 50 years imprisonment. Prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorneys Alysia Huskey, Leslie Odom, and Taylor McConnell, Investigator Walter Hughey, and Paralegal Reyne Huerta. The District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Kaufman Police Department and Sergeant Ryan Wagner for their work investigating this case.

If you gaze across a restored coastal prairie within a Galveston Bay-area state park or nature center, you’re probably viewing the handiwork of Tom Solomon and Jim Duron.

On the morning of August 6, 2024, all Crandall ISD staff members gathered for their much-anticipated annual District Convocation. The event marked the beginning of the school year, where educators and staff joined forces to align their goals, vision, and enthusiasm for the months ahead. It was a time for reflection, motivation, and the collective energy that would set the tone for the entire district.

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Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong their study habits. Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming. However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in school and in areas outside of the classroom. These study tips can put students on a path for success.

Another summer season is winding down to a close as children and parents across the nation prepare themselves for another school year following the summer break. This year, families are expected to spend $38.8 billion on back-to-school shopping and supplies. More than half (57%) of consumers plan to do most of their shopping online, providing an opportunity for scammers and fraudulent businesses to reach a broad audience. As the beginning of the school year approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers to be wary of online scams while crossing off items on their back-to-school shopping list.

The excitement was palpable as Crandall Independent School District kicked off the new school year with a smooth and successful first day! From the moment the doors opened, students, staff, and parents could feel the energy of a new beginning. Classrooms were filled with eager learners, and the campus hallways buzzed with excitement as teachers and students reconnected.

Plans include a new full-service hospital and on-campus medical office building in Forney

Forage conditions have improved for Texas cattle ranchers, but rebuilding the statewide herd has been slow, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence for students, staff, and faculty with the announcement of $2.5 million in campus-wide renovations.

Opportunities are always there to do right by someone and lift them up. The Board Members of Forney Education Foundation know that it can be easy to seize an opportunity to visit with someone about what FEF does and how much it impacts the students and teachers in Forney ISD. And many times, the person finding out immediately looks inward to see how they can help with the mission of FEF. So many partnerships have developed for the benefit of the Foundation through casual conversations. In fact even the origin story of FEF began this way with conversations between George Brown and five of his friends. George had the idea of helping students once they had graduated from high school in Forney with a graduated payout that could give that little bit of help that is sometimes needed in the pursuit of post-high school studies. And as the world changed, so did the Foundation. By evolving into the model of helping students pre-high school graduation, FEF has actually given a better kind of help to the students and teachers.

Older adults offer much to local and national communities. Despite that, seniors do not always get the recognition they deserve.