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To quote an alumnus of Forney High School, Wilfred Kasper, “if it thunders in February, it will snow in April.” And we all know what he meant: the uncertainty of Spring weather has been a major event this year. And since Punxatawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year, we might get an early Spring. Starting a day off dressed for midwinter only to have it become shorts and flip flops by lunchtime can make it a chore to choose the appropriate clothes for the day. And as the pundits like to point out-- in Texas, Winter is at 6 a.m., Spring starts at 10 a.m., Summer is at 2 p.m., and Fall starts around 4:30ish. Dress accordingly!

Spring is here and homeowners are eager to get outside and spruce up their yards. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds homeowners to keep safety in mind.

Texas students who helped clean up and beautify their communities can now apply for a scholarship contest awarding a total of $10,000.

Jennifer Angel, Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Lone Star CASA celebrates the adoption of Joey, a young boy who endured prolonged uncertainty in finding his forever home after almost four years in foster care.

“I’m cleaning up my room,” says Joseph, 5. “People need room to walk so they don’t trip. I’m not hurting anyone and that makes God happy!”

February 21, 2024

Great teachers go above and beyond for their students. Students benefit from those efforts in the classroom, but many adults also can name one, two or even more educators whose lessons and enthusiasm for learning has benefitted them long after the final bell rang on their aca-demic careers.

Can You Save Too Much For a Rainy Day?

AgriLife Extension turfgrass specialist shares mowing tips for this spring

The season for filing 2023 taxes began January 29, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are reaching out to reputable tax preparers for assistance. With roughly one month remaining until the filing deadline of April 15 for general tax returns, Better Business Bureau reminds residents to be wary of con artists and unethical businesses who claim to specialize in tax preparation. Additionally, BBB reminds businesses and consumers to be aware of an increase in IRS impostors attempting to contact tax filers through email, text, social media, or other methods to steal personally identifiable information (PII).

Families have their own reasons for choosing private school over public, and class size may factor into those decisions. According to U.S. News and World Report, the studentto- teacher ratio at private schools in 2021 was 12.5 students per teacher, lower than the average 15.4 at public schools. The National Center for Education Statistics says public schools have an average class size of 25 students, compared to 19 students per class in private schools. Thought-Co. indicates public school classes can be as large as 25 to 30 students, particularly in urban neighborhoods, while most private schools keep their classes limited to 10 to 15 students. Freemont University reports that students learn faster and perform better in smaller classes. Those in classes with fewer than 20 students often get more individualized attention, participate with greater frequency, and have better communication with the teacher.

Professional Broadway show veteran and Irish singer, David Shannon, blends the Broadway standards of his onstage career with the unique sounds of his heritage in a special concert at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center in Terrell at 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening, March 12, 2024.