Lifestyle

The Hunt for Ink and Paper

News Staff

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

All I wanted was a newspaper. It was a small town. Somewhere in the Southeast. Big shopping complex, off the interstate.

Get Skilled in Self-Defense

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

A perfect society would have no need for self-defense disciplines, but in an imperfect world, having some skills to protect oneself against various dangers is advantageous. Self-defense disciplines employ various techniques that enable people to defend their health and well-being.

Tricks for Planning Your Summer Getaway

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

Summer is a popular time of year. Boasting balmy temperatures and a relaxed atmosphere, summer can seem like a months-long vacation, even for those who spend time at home lounging around the pool or soaking up some late-afternoon rays on the patio.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical Events From January 1925

News Staff

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 05:00

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1925. •Christiania, the capital city of Norway, is renamed “Oslo” on January 1.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

News Staff

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 05:00

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

What is the Year of the Snake?

News Staff

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 05:00

Chinese New Year is a cultural phenomenon in China. In fact, the National Museum of Asian Art indicates Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China, where a 15-day celebration incorporates age-old traditions in commemoration of the nation’s culture and history.

What Anyone Can Do to Honor the Memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.

News Staff

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 05:00

Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential and inspirational figures of the twentieth century.

Volunteering Has a Profound Effect on Individuals Who Lend a Hand

News Staff

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 05:00

Volunteers typically offer their time and services in an effort to help others, but researchers believe volunteering has a profound effect on individuals who lend a hand, particularly when those pitching in are children and teenagers.

Biscuits & Gravy

News Staff

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 05:00

I love cats. If we know each other, even superficially, this statement is not surprising. Why, as I am penning this little tale, there is a large house panther named Olive sitting in my lap, impeding my view of the computer screen. Her arch nemesis, a lovely calico named Polly, is encroaching.

Make Healthy Eating Habits Stick In The New Year

News Staff

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 05:00

Eating healthier is one of the top resolutions for the new year, but this resolution is often abandoned because people set unrealistic goals that are too difficult to maintain. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has tips for establishing realistic healthy eating goals that can last.