College Board National Recognition Program Award Goes to Three Crandall High School Students

Students at Crandall High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.

Mason Martin

Doctors thought Mason Martin would never make it out of the hospital alive. It was almost a foregone conclusion. A kid like that, with injuries like that. It was only a matter of time. Mason Martin. A 17-yearold high-school quarterback who was in critical condition a few weeks ago.

Two More Sports Icons Leave Us

I am still “young” enough to think of these guys as “old-timers,” and I remember watching them with my Grandpa (Groat) and my Dad (both Groat and McIlhenny). Dad and Grandpa held these men in high esteem!

Mary Nichols Wins a Blue Ribbon at the State Fair

Someone said, “The best camera you can have is that one you have with you”. That is certainly true of Mary Nichols. When she took her award wining photo, the only camera at hand was her cell phone. Mary has been a Forney resident since 1983, and this is her first State Fair Photography award.

Do You Want To Read Something Wonderful?

I heard about and then read about a heart-warming story that takes place often in Tokyo—yes, Tokyo! As I have aged, I have become more and more aware of the problems of older people as they “age mentally” and some begin to suffer from the “D” word— dementia!

The Scoop On Senior

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney would like to welcome you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may enter through the front or through Handicap accessible doors, located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is available.

Common Signs of Mental Health or Substance use Disorders in Young Adults

Young adulthood is a period of incredible transition marked by personal growth and a newfound sense of independence. Many young adults confront that transition while simultaneously dealing with a mental health issue or substance abuse disorder.

Potential Warning Signs for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there were more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020.

Six Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Storm Season

While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe.

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Regular readers of this column will attest to the fact that my summer has been defined by two words: home improvement. I was set to start the summer with a new storm door at the front of the house and a walk-in shower at the very back. Both are still undone. But fret not!