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Midwestern State University Fall Honors

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

Midwestern State University recognized 1,104 honor students for the Spring 2020 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 343 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 341 students and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 420 students.

“A Summer Song”—1964; “Yesterday’s Gone”—1963; And, unfortunately, so is CHAD STUART!

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

Although I liked the “Rolling Stones” and the “Kinks,” my taste in music in the 1960s leaned a little more to the “mellow” side—Peter, Paul, and Mary—Simon and Garfunkel—Everly Brothers—Herman’s Hermits.

My “cotton-picking business” around 1959-1960…

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

After our water break, the “old lady” with even more cotton in her bag stopped to ask how I was doing with the cotton. I replied that I didn’t seem to be making much progress, so she looked into my bag and laughed and leaned closer and said, “Boy, you ain’t ‘pullin’ cotton; you’re ‘pickin’ it!

HOLIDAY PORK

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

The tradition of having wild game on the table for the Holidays is a long standing one with my family. When I was a youngster, I can remember my Mom requesting my older brother to, “Take your shotgun down to Pecan Bayou and bring me back four fat mallards.

Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized as Officers of the Year

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized this week for their outstanding efforts and contributions toward supporting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) mission.

Toyota ShareLunker Program Launched 35th Season January 1st

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

The turning of the calendar to January signals the beginning of the 35th season of the Toyota Sharelunker program. The yearround Toyota Sharelunker program offers four levels of participation for catching bass over 8 pounds or 24 inches in Texas.

Give me a “bullhorn” and a “baseball bat”…

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

If you did not “go to the movies” in 1989 or 1990 to take in the very popular movie, LEAN ON ME, surely you later rented it from “Blockbuster Video” in Mesquite or “Video Express” in Forney, or even later watched in on “Pay Per View” on your own big boxy almost square RCA television set in the...

William E. Young

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

William E. Young was a high school senior when he became a Marine. Bill enlisted around Easter of his senior year but was able to complete the year and officially start basic training in San Diego the following June.

A Final Look at Christmas 2020

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

Forney Messenger photojournalist Larry Golden gives us one final look back at Christmas 2020.

Features to Look for in an Outdoor Wedding Venue

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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00

Couples will remember their wedding day for the rest of their lives. The day a couple says “I do” is often the culmination of months of planning, and much of those efforts are dedicated to creating a special ceremony that will create cherished memories.