The average home is full of potentially poisonous items. From cleaning products to medications to foods and beverages, a host of items around the house can make a person sick or prove fatal.
February 2 is Groundhog Day for most of America, but for me it is my Auntie Ann’s birthday.
Tickets are available now for Lone Star CASA’s 3rd Annual Bunco & Bubbles on March 25th at 10am. The fun will take place at Hidden Creek in Heath, TX.
Texas ranks first in the nation in over-the-year jobs added, with 650,100 positions gained in 2022. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the state not only had the largest absolute increase in jobs added, but also attained the highest percent of seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs added over the year at 5.0 percent. In comparison, United States’ job growth expanded by 3.0 percent.
Casino gambling and sports betting are again before the state Legislature in 2023. Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman/The Texas Tribune
Gambling legalization advocates in Texas are going all in again this legislative session, confident that they have built more support since their efforts came up far short in 2021.
Congratulations to North Forney High School student, Mark Noriega, for his acceptance to the School of Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) and being awarded the Presidential Scholarship, their highest merit scholarship.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease is responsible for 16 percent of the world’s total deaths. The WHO also points out that, between 2000 and 2019, deaths due to ischaemic heart disease rose by more than two million.
The City of Forney’s Animal Shelter is currently at maximum capacity and is looking for residents to adopt. For the remainder of January, the Forney Animal Shelter is offering half-price adoptions. For just $35, community members can adopt available animals which includes vaccinations and spay/neuter.
With the warm weather conditions happening this January, thanks to the La Nina winter, many of the “weeds” that bloom in spring are growing and coming back after every temperature dip near freezing. One of the most stalwart are dandelions. Dandelions often get an unfair assessment for just being weeds, when, in fact, they play a vital role for wild bee populations, as well as other pollinators like butterflies and moths. When bees emerge from the hive, they are extremely hungry and need pollen and nectar to start their job of gathering for the hive–and dandelions provide that, even in January.
Freeze damaged pansies in College Station. (Texas A&M photo by Courtney Sacco)
It is easier to determine the conditions of trees and plants affected by a freeze and it is best to wait to remove damage once warmer weather arrives. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft)
Tips from AgriLife Extension on pruning damage, cool-weather annuals, spring garden planning
Application Deadline is March 31, 2023
Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fixing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood.
White Rhino Coffee (WRC) and the Forney Independent School District (FISD) have joined forces to offer students and the community a robust coffee experience while teaching students the trade and building skills of future graduates. Forney ISD’s Opportunity Central opening this fall is the newest education model to feature innovative career training, college programs and community engagement events. White Rhino Coffee is the first to announce their partnership with the district.
Texas A&M AgriLife employees and volunteers harvest switchgrass at the research plots at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Monte Rouquette)
Kay O’Neal, a Caddo Nation tribal council member, carries switchgrass during the grass house construction project. (Photo provided by the Texas Historical Commission)
The grass house at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site. The grass house was constructed using traditional materials and methods. Construction was led by a group of Caddo Nation elders and apprentices. (Photo provided by the Texas Historical Commission)
Volunteers, researchers and horticulturalists come together to help rebuild traditional grass house after tornado
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599
