238 Receive Diplomas or Certificates at Fall Graduation

Trinity Valley Community College held fall 2023 Graduation Commencement at the Athens Independent School District (ISD) High School on Friday, Dec. 8, conferring Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science in nursing degrees or certificate of completion to 238 graduates.

Mansfield Yiu Earns Dean’s List Honor at Lee University

Lee University congratulates Mansfield Yiu of Forney, TX, on earning Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2023 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.

Maryland Marketing Company Owner and Forney Texas Tax Return Preparer Charged with Tax Fraud Scheme

A federal grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, returned a superseding indictment, unsealed last week, charging a Maryland man and a Texas man with conspiracy to defraud the United States, filing false income tax returns, aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns and theft of...

TxDOT Wants Everyone Home Safe for the Holidays

The holiday season is officially underway, with lots of office parties, neighborhood open houses and family dinners. For the friends and families of the 1,246 people killed last year in Texas by drunk drivers, the holidays this year (and for many years to come) will be a time of grief and sadness.

A Caterpillar in Your Hair, Like You Just Don’t Care

I read a quote that resonated with me on multiple levels. Upon checking it out, it originated from someone known as MrsMopar on iFunny and it went something like this: “I admire those with hairstyles. I don’t have a hairstyle, but thankfully I have hair. Most days it has zero caterpillars in it.

How is RSV Transmitted?

The American Lung Association notes that respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that produces coldlike symptoms in adults and children.

10 New Year’s Eve Party Pointers

Many people consider New Year’s Day the unofficial end of the holiday season. That often means that New Year’s Eve is an opportunity to socialize, gather and party one final time before returning to the routines of daily life.

Auld Lang Syne

They might not realize it, but New Year’s Eve celebrants honor a worldrenowned Scottish poet and lyricist each time they sing along to “Auld Lang Syne” as the clock strikes 12 midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Tips for a Safe New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Despite its reputation for revelry, New Year’s Eve also can be dangerous, which underscores the need to celebrate responsibly when ringing in a new year.

The Origins of NYE Traditions

Traditions are the glue that hold many celebrations together. Individuals and families embrace many customs that serve as the script for commemorating yearend holidays. Some celebrants may adhere to traditions without really knowing how they began or why they continue.