The Widow Weirdo

When my husband died three years ago one of the first thoughts I had was, “I’m not going to be a widow.” What that meant, to me, was that I wasn’t going to let widowhood define me. Now I realize that was a naive belief, because widowhood literally defines who you are and who you are becoming.

Medical School Applications are on the Decline

Medical school is never far from the minds of students who aspire to be doctors. The Princeton Review says that medical school takes four years to complete, after which individuals will also spend three to eight years in residency.

A Tribute to Jerry M. Flook

Jerry M. Flook, a native of Garland, and former resident of Forney, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Texas Fruit Growers Cautiously Optimistic About Yields

While it is too early to tell about the impact of chill hours for fruits grown in higher chill areas of the state, current conditions are good for the lowto- mid chill areas, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Eclipse April 8, 2024 Kaufman County

Forney Messenger Photojournalist Jason Bowie was able to get some excellent photos of the April 8th solar eclipse. Jason was set up in Crandall.

Be Careful When Naming Beneficiaries

You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, such as your IRA, you’ll be asked to name a beneficiary, and, in some cases, more than one.

TPW Commission Authorizes Land Exchange for New State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to pursue acquisition of approximately 477 acres for a new state park in exchange for approximately 43 noncontiguous acres from Boca Chica State Park.

CLOSE TO HOME FUN

As an outdoors writer for the past 39 years, I’ve become accustomed to ‘gallivanting” around the country fishing, hunting, and collecting material for my articles. Lately though, I’ve been sticking pretty close to home.

E! Terrell Presents The Starlets on April 25

The E! Terrell Entertainment Series is proud to present “The Starlets” in its finale performance for the 2023-2024 concert season. Celebrating the immensely popular girl groups of the 50s & 60s in a one-of-a-kind concert event, E!

Party Toast for the Win

Being a grandparent is spectacular.