Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

OUTDOORS

Some outdoor folks ‘sit out’ the month of February and await the spring warm up for springtime events such as turkey hunting and fishing, but there is a great deal going on right now for those of us that don’t mind dressing for cool or cold weather and getting outdoors.

Flat Baroque

One night, around dark thirty, I set out on a quest of sorts. On foot, flashlight in hand, I felt the twigs crack beneath my feet, smelled the spongy earth scent you only get when it’s rained recently. It was cold, but not frigid.

Why Should We Forgive One Another?

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you,” wrote Lewis Smedes. I’ll never forget the video I saw of a session where a counselor urged a woman to forgive her mother. With great effort, the woman tried several times to utter words of forgiveness.

TWC Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

AUSTIN – In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recognizes the value of CTE programs and the achievements of students who pursue highskill technical careers in more than 750 unique occupations across the state.

How to Get More Flavor When Slow Cooking

Slow cooking is a popular way to prepare hearty meals. Slowly cooked stews can make for the perfect meal on cold winter days.

Texas State Parks See Record Attendance at 2024 First Day Hikes

Texas State Parks kicked off 2024 in grand style by breaking not only its historical participation numbers but also by having the most events, participants and miles hiked of any state.

Brother John

Pineview Street. A nondescript house. Off-white. One story. Nothing fancy. Nice neighborhood. Manicured lawns. On the back of the house is a newly built wheelchair ramp. I knocked on the door. The caregiver answered. Inside, the first thing you saw was medical stuff. Prescription bottles. Walkers.

Wine and Dessert Pairings

Love is in the air come February, when plenty of sweethearts enjoy romantic evenings together. When the Valentine’s Day meal is through, it is prime time for something sweet. Often individuals feel they have to put away the wine from dinner and switch over to coffee or tea at this point in the meal.

Cozy up to These Romantic Films This Valentine’s Day

A number of people feel that nothing beats a quiet evening in with the one you love on Valentine’s Day. Watching a romantic film together can be a way to cap the night off. There are plenty of films that focus on Valentine’s Day or have a larger romantic theme.