Lifestyle

FHS Band Member Dylan Traylor Performs With Texas All-State 6A Concert Band

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

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!

Forney Seniors Deliver Big Thanks to Local Mailmen

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

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.

Walker Elementary Hosts Inspiring Black History Month Celebration

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

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

Fitness Classes for the Over-50 Crowd

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

Exercise is a pillar of a healthy lifestyle.

Tips to Manage Time More Efficiently

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

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.

Why Do Some Christians Love People’s Approval More Than God’s Approval?

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

“We can hear people and see them, but we can’t really see God or hear him,” says Italia, 9. After Jesus had miraculously fed 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread, he asked his disciples: “Do you have eyes that can’t see? Do you have ears that can’t hear?” (Mark 8:18 ERV).

Snow Falling on Osage

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

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.

Aspasians Announce Date for 2025 Spring Marketplace

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

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.

Popular Foods That Can Compromise Heart Health

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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00

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.

Protecting Your Child From Illness in Winter Months

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

StatePoint Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it the flu? COVID? A common cold? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Or another virus known to cause the common cold? There seem to be so many, especially in young children who can have several colds per year.