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OUTDOORS

News Staff

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:00

We outdoor types have a habit of getting the most out of the outdoor gear we use. My friend Larry Weishuhn has been wearing a comfortable pair of handmade shoes for as long as I can remember. Several decades ago, he had them made by a cobbler while hunting and shooting a TV show in Africa.

O.H. Ivie Charges Forward with Another Legacy Lunker

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Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:00

O.H. Ivie returned to the spotlight with its fourth Legacy Class Lunker of the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker season. Angler Thaddeus Galey of La Center, Washington reeled in 13.19-pound ShareLunker 657 to boost the overall season total to seven Legacy Class entries from seven different anglers. “O.H.

TxDOT Scholarship Contest Awards Students Who Help Clean Up Their Communities

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Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:00

Texas students who helped clean up and beautify their communities can now apply for a scholarship contest awarding a total of $10,000. The annual Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2024 school year.

Did You Know? Private School vs Public

News Staff

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:00

Families have their own reasons for choosing private school over public, and class size may factor into those decisions. According to U.S. News and World Report, the studentto- teacher ratio at private schools in 2021 was 12.5 students per teacher, lower than the average 15.4 at public schools.

How You Know If You Are Pleasing God?

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Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:00

“I’m cleaning up my room,” says Joseph, 5. “People need room to walk so they don’t trip. I’m not hurting anyone and that makes God happy!” Whether you’re 5 years old or 50, cleaning your room is always a challenge.

How Families Can Show Their Appreciation for Teachers

News Staff

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:00

Great teachers go above and beyond for their students. Students benefit from those efforts in the classroom, but many adults also can name one, two or even more educators whose lessons and enthusiasm for learning has benefitted them long after the final bell rang on their aca-demic careers.

Crandall High School Emerged Victorious, Clinching Both First and Second Place in Stock Market Game

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Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:00

The Fall 2023 Stock Market Game Competition in the greater Dallas area has crowned its champions, marking another success in promoting financial education among students.

Griffin Elementary Counselors Receive CREST Award

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Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:00

Lauren Buerck and Amber Reese, Counselors at Griffin Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year, recently received the CREST award from the Texas School Counselor Association.

Presidents and Practical Careers

News Staff

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:00

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month in the world of education. CTE is a vital part of the curriculum for Forney ISD, and Forney Education Foundation is a big supporter of CTE students.

Michelle Joseph Named to Dean’s List at Drake University

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Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:00

Michelle Joseph has been named to the Deans’ Lists at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans’ List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2023 semester at Drake. Michelle Joseph, Arts & Sciences