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Easter takes place on a different Sunday each year. In western Christianity, Easter follows the Gregorian calendar and is thus considered a “movable feast” that is always celebrated between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Orthodox Christianity adheres to the Julian calendar, so Easter will fall on a Sunday between April 4 and May 8 each year. In 2022, the western Christian Easter celebration occurs on April 17 and the Eastern Orthodox Easter is observed on April 24.

The Forney High School and Warren Middle School Indoor Drumlines recently competed at the North Texas Colorguard Association’s (NTCA) competition held at Centennial High School in Burleson, Texas and had strong final performances.

Cardinal Cheer has added a 13th national championship.

Movie-goers may not associate Easter with Hollywood blockbusters. However, there’s an entire cache of films that align well with Easter. When spending time with family and friends for the Easter holiday, consider these movies.

Explaining Easter to children can be a delicate matter, especially for very young children who may not fully understand the tenets of the Christian faith. Although Easter ends with Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb, prior to this glorious miracle there are subjects of betrayal, suffering and death. These religious messages can confound when commingled with the imagery of bunnies delivering chocolates, chicks and pastel-hued eggs. How do well-meaning parents relay the message of Easter without scaring or confusing children?

The term “good news” is often used by Christians in reference to their faith. Good news is at the heart of Christianity, and it has both symbolic and literal meaning in reference to the New Testament.

On April 5th, 2022, the Forney City Council unanimously appointed Jennifer Barnes Smith as City Attorney. Mrs. Barnes Smith has filled the role of Interim City Attorney since December 13, 2021.

Easter Sunday dinners are a tradition in many families. Though the COVID-19 pandemic forced families to alter that tradition in 2021, and could very well do so again in 2022, it’s worth noting that Easter takes place in April this year. In many areas, April weather is warm enough to enable al fresco dining, potentially opening the door for families to celebrate together in small groups.

The Dallas Arboretum has announced its Easter weekend festivities that include something for everyone in the family to make it a memorable outing. The main garden is full of activities and special events. Guests can also visit the award-winning Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, an eight-acre scientific garden with plenty of hands-on activities for learning about science and nature. People can bring their own picnics or purchase food throughout the garden. Visitors are required to make ticket reservations online at DallasArboretum. org.

Thanks to increasingly busy weekday schedules that have families running in different directions for work, school and extracurricular activities, weekends are an ideal time to recharge. Too often, however, family members retire to their respective rooms, devices in hand.

I truly believe planning and making preparations for an upcoming outdoor outing is almost as much fun as the event itself! After many years kicking around the outdoors, enjoying everything from hunting big game to dunking a minnow in a farm pond for crappie, I’ve pared my gear down for each endeavor. Just recently, I packed my bag for upcoming spring turkey hunts and checked it twice. I can’t afford to be way back in the woods on a turkey hunt and discover I’ve forgotten a vital piece of equipment!