Wandering is a common complaint among pet parents. The urge to wander is inherent to many animals. Cats, dogs and animals in the wild naturally wander to claim new territory, find greater comfort and even seek out mates. However, companion animals that wander can land themselves in hot water. Some may scuffle with feral animals, while others may be permanently lost or suffer severe injuries.
“I know God loves me because he gave us our family, sister, mom, dad and dog Sam,” says Jeff, 9. Jeff, I’m glad you mentioned Dad before your dog Sam.
I have two grandchildren. I have definitely done more for one of them than the other. I love them both. The problem is one of them thinks I don’t love them as much, and it’s the one that I have done the most for. How do I deal with this?
Billions of people across the globe share a passion for sports. Whether it’s youngsters playing on sandlots, adolescents competing in scholastic sports or even professional athletes locking horns at the highest level, there’s no denying that sports appeals to people of all ages.
Juan Anciso, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service vegetable specialist, Weslaco, offers three main tips to make it easier to pick a good, ripe watermelon this summer. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)
A ripe watermelon can be a mouthwatering juicy snack for your family on a hot summer day
Stages of a tomato shown from a “breaker” to fully ripe. (Larry Stein/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Any tomato that has reached the breaker stage is considered vine ripened and can be picked. (Laura McKenzie/ Texas A&M AgriLife)
Tomatoes picked too soon will not ripen, but can be used for fried green tomatoes. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
One of the simple joys of summer is access to greattasting tomatoes.
Mercer University conferred bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students at five commencements held in May in Macon and Atlanta.
Joe Cunningham with Stealth Vision setting up Luke’s rifle for some long range shooting fun.
LONG RANGE RIFLE ACCURACY MADE EASY
Franco Miele Named to the Dean’s List at Bates College
Engaging in fitness activities that are enjoyable can increase the liklihood that a person will remain committed to routine exercise. In addition to being fun, swimming is an exercise that benefits the entire body. It’s also ideal for people of all ages, as the buoyancy of water reduces the strain on muscles and joints.
Mia Clarizio of Forney was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Clarizio is in the graphic design program.
Another summer brings another year of STEAM camps for more than 800 students in Forney ISD. STEAM camps (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) are held over five weeks during the summer at Jackson Middle School and Rhodes Intermediate.
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the summer months, when water activities are more prevalent, drowning is more common, according to the National Safety Council.
The City of Forney is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Lewis, husband of former Mayor Amanda Lewis. Michael was a dedicated and active member of the Forney community, serving as a philanthropist, Angel Flight pilot (completing over 140 missions), and chaplain at Genesis Center North Texas. His unwavering commitment and impactful contributions to our community will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
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