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08 Apr LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES BY LUCY TOWLE

Posted at 20:52h in Community, Education, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper School Beat

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  We all know the joys of being together with our friends at school. We share thoughts, secrets, learning, and activities, but most of all we share our germs. YUCK! Although we have an amazing crew of cleaning helpers and we do all we can to...

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08 Apr FOR WILL BROMLEY, Serving His Country Was A Life-Changing Experience BY WENDELL BARNHOUSE

Posted at 20:50h in Community, Forney Community

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Describing Will Bromley as “typical” is a compliment, not a put down. He followed a familiar path many others have tread. In doing so, he has served his country and improved his lot in life. Simply stated, that is praiseworthy.   Bromley, 36, is like thousands of...

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08 Apr SUMMER SMART

Posted at 20:44h in Community, Forney Community, Health & Wellness, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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How to make the most of the season—safely Summer brings sun, fun—and some health risks, if you aren’t careful. Here’s how to keep the “good” in the “good ol’ summertime.”   SAVE YOUR SKIN According to the American Cancer Society, more than 70,000 new cases of melanoma will be...

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08 Apr POSSIBLE CONCUSSION: When to Call the Doctor

Posted at 20:41h in Community, Forney Community, Health & Wellness, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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In recent years, there has been growing awareness of sports-related concussions.  It has been the subject of movies, TV programs, radio broadcasts, and other media outlets.   Parents, schools, and other organizations are starting to question whether or not it is safe for children (or adults)...

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08 Apr PLANTAR FASCIITIS BY KAMRAN HUSSAIN, DPM

Posted at 20:39h in Community, Forney Community, Health & Wellness, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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Almost 2 million Americans are affected by Plantar Fasciitis every year and 10 percent of the population will experience this condition within their lifetime. Athletes such as Drew Brees, Damian Lillard and Peyton Manning have at some point in their career dealt with this condition.   PLANTAR...

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08 Apr A different kind of Mother’s Day BY KARRIE HAHN

Posted at 04:19h in Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching. The “Mother’s Day” card section is filled with people searching for just the right card. Flowers are on display. And there’s a sharp rise in restaurant reservations, if you dare to face the crowds! But before we settle into old...

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11 Feb A Match Made in Heaven BY KARRIE HAHN

Posted at 02:34h in Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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Sometimes a true story outshines any fictional tale produced by Hollywood. That’s certainly true of this love story. It officially “began” in 2008, but in reality, the story had been unfolding for many years. Diane had always wanted to be a wife and mother, but as...

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11 Feb Are You Retiring in 2016? BY STEVEN RINGO

Posted at 02:32h in Community, Financial Focus, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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As you transition out of the workforce and into retirement, make sure you take advantage of these five pre-retirement planning strategies.   When to start Social Security Benefits: One of the most important retirement income decisions you can make is deciding when to take your social security...

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11 Feb Beautiful Smiles from Hometown Dreams BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT PHOTO BY DNT PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted at 02:30h in Business Spotlight, Community, Forney Business Spotlight, Forney Community

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Growing up in a sleepy, Texas town, a little girl named Melina plays at her grandparents’ farm, dreaming of one day of owning her own business. She can’t envision any place other than her hometown of Forney to plant her professional roots. Fast forward to...

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11 Feb NO BETTER TIME BY KATHLEEN JOHNSON

Posted at 02:23h in Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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Dallas/Fort Worth is in the first few years of the average seven year upswing in real estate cycles. DFW has seen a couple years of rising housing prices with 2015 rising faster than “normal”.  Defining normal these days, or what the future holds, takes a crystal...

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01 Dec Fulfilling a Dream…Building a Legacy BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT PHOTO’S BY PITTMAN PHTOGRAPHY

Posted at 02:32h in Business Spotlight, Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Business Spotlight, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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Five years ago, Little Elm welcomed newlyweds, Priscilla and Ryan. The growing town was perfect for the new couple as they began their lives…and eventually, their family. For the past three years, Priscilla has been a stay-at-home mom to two handsome boys, Preston and Jacob....

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01 Dec Forgiveness BY MICHELLE WALLACE

Posted at 02:19h in Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community, Words of Truth

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July 14, 2003 is a day that changed their lives forever. Stephanie was returning home from a family vacation with her mom, stepdad and a friend, when a young girl crossed lanes and crashed head-on with their car. Moments before, Stephanie’s mom asked to switch...

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01 Dec Smiles of Grace

Posted at 01:20h in Community, Family, Forney Community

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Forney Family Dentistry has just finished their 4th annual Smiles of Grace event. This year it was held on Saturday, October 17th. Year after year, Smiles of Grace has been available to those in need of dental care who could otherwise not afford it. This ministry...

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01 Dec Tis’ the Season for Holiday Magic BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT

Posted at 01:07h in Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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The 2015 holiday season is officially upon us in North Texas…and that brings two important topics to mind: shopping and Gaylord Texan Resort. Forget about shopping for a minute and let’s focus on what’s most important: FAMILY FUN!   For the past 11 years, the Gaylord Texan...

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06 Oct The Pilgrims of Scrooby BY KARLA PONDER, M.S., L.P.C.

Posted at 22:05h in Community, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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As the weather turns cool and the sun's rays begin to slant toward the earth making deep shadows, I think of pumpkins, Pilgrims, and Thanksgiving. We sometimes give only a cursory acknowledgement to those brave souls who came from Europe to found what is now...

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06 Oct The Mighty Firefighters of Forney BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT

Posted at 22:02h in Forney Community

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In an effort to stay physically fit and be the best firefighters they can be for the city, the Forney Firefighter Combat Challenge Team recently earned a coveted spot in the Firefighter Combat Challenge World Finals, to be held in Montgomery, Alabama this October. Forney...

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