Lifestyle

Esther Bejarano—Auschwitz Survivor, Musician Extraordinaire

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

Several years ago while I was still teaching at FHS, we invited a Holocaust Survivor to speak to students at Forney High School, and he did a remarkable job of imparting to listeners just what had happened and its impact then and continuing.

Fall Armyworms on the March Across Texas

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

Cooler temperatures and widespread rain events across Texas have forage and crop producers scrambling to fight armyworms, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D.

Keep Your Baby Sun-Safe

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

Spending time outdoors is a summertime tradition for people of all ages. Parents of infants may be extra excited to get outdoors this summer.

Pollinating the Next Generation of New Honeybee Scientists

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

Alex Payne, a current doctoral candidate within Texas A&M University’s Department of Entomology, didn’t always know she wanted to research honeybees.

Many Benefits of Extracurricular Activities

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Thu, 08/05/2021 - 05:00

School offers much more than a top-notch education. Being an engaged student involves learning lessons in the classroom but also participating in the myriad activities that begin once the dismissal bell has rung.

Celebrate National Parents’ Day: July 26

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Thu, 07/22/2021 - 00:00

Finally, a day to celebrate parents of all kinds! It takes a certain willingness to choose to become a parent; a knowing that the life you are living will be forever changed. And the parents in Forney ISD are a pretty special collection.

Dallas Arboretum Offers Special $2 Admission for August Dollar Days

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Thu, 07/22/2021 - 00:00

The Dallas Arboretum announces the return of August Dollar Days during the dog days of summer. For the entire month of August, the garden offers $2 general garden admission, $2 admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden and $5 for parking.

3 Strategies to Beat the Summer Heat

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Thu, 07/22/2021 - 00:00

The dog days of summer can be challenging. As the mercury rises to potentially unhealthy heights, spending time outdoors can become less comfortable and even dangerous. Finding ways to beat the summer heat can help people avoid injury and illness and ensure they still get to enjoy their summers.

The Right Emotions Can Be Useful In Investing

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Thu, 07/22/2021 - 00:00

You may have heard that it’s important to take the emotions out of investing. But is this true for all emotions? Certainly, some emotions can potentially harm your investment success. Consider fear.

60, 70, and 80—Still Going Strong!

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Thu, 07/22/2021 - 00:00

It is always nice to write about folks, especially famous ones, who are older than I am; unfortunately, only one of these is my “senior!” Fortunately, they are all still alive and well and living active lives at the time of this writing. MICHAEL J.