Lifestyle

Jane Salgado Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

The Forney ISD Communications Department received multiple awards at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Annual Conference, including Best of Category honors, Gold Stars, Silver Stars, and the coveted Crystal Commendation, recognizing excellence in educational communications and community engagement.

Annual rose pruning helps prevent disease, promotes growth and encourages blooms

Certain foods have generated devoted followings among people from all walks of life. While flavorful foods can be hard to resist, some wildly popular items found in refrigerators and pantries far and wide could be compromising millions of people’s heart health.

Mark your calendars! The Aspasians Spring Marketplace is set to return on Saturday, April 12th from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Free admission and parking. This bi-annual event brings together a diverse selection of vendors offering everything from boutique clothing for the entire family, handmade jewelry to home décor, specialty foods, and unique gifts. Whether you are looking for a oneof- a-kind gift, a treat for yourself, or simply a fun day out, Marketplace is the place to be!

I use a meditation app to fall asleep at night. I also use two fans and an air purifier. Sleep, for me, requires a tremendous amount of white noise to combat both the tinnitus and the post-menopausal overall yuck. Aging, indeed, is not for sissies. Back to my incredible app. I don’t use the one where the celebrity voices read classic literature to lull you into a restful slumber. I tried it but couldn’t figure out the complexities. I use a different one, where a man with a lovely British accent instructs me to go deep inside of myself to slow my brain, slow my heart, slow my lungs. I find the process magical, better than any sleep aid I’ve tried. One of gentle James Bond’s common commands is to tell me to remember my favorite place. While I think he intends me to summon a cerebral beach scene with mai tais and warm sun on my back, that’s not where my brain goes. Instantly, I find myself standing in the 1973 kitchen of 705 N. Kaufman Street in Seagoville, Texas. I am six. This is my grandmother’s house.

“We can hear people and see them, but we can’t really see God or hear him,” says Italia, 9.

Busy days tend to be productive days. But when especially busy days are strung together, adults can begin to feel a little overwhelmed and may wonder if there’s anything they can do to make hectic schedules more manageable.

Exercise is a pillar of a healthy lifestyle. When individuals exercise regularly and pair physical activity with a healthy diet and smart lifestyle choices, they can extend their life expectancies and sleep well knowing they’re doing everything they can to increase their chances of enjoying a limitless retirement.

Walker Elementary recently hosted a powerful Black History Month celebration, showcasing student talent and highlighting significant moments in African American history.

Pegasus Landing of Forney, an assisted living and memory care community, marked National Thank A Mailman Day this month by honoring the hard work of local postal service workers. Residents took part in creating heartfelt thank you cards for the mail carriers who serve the community year-round.

Dylan Traylor, an 11thgrade Horn player from Forney High School performed with the Texas All-State 6A Concert Band at the TMEA Convention in San Antonio from February 12-15, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center!

When Oliver Bromley was asked to leave a restaurant because of his facial disfigurement, he didn’t seek revenge. He only asks that we all seek understanding.