Newspaper Entries from Pretty Long Ago

Staff Writer I hope you enjoy these “looks back” at times past– mostly 100 or more years.

2024 Texas Fish Art Contest Now Accepting Entries

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce the 2024 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest is open for submissions.

Corey Graves from Jackson Middle School was Honored at the October FISD Board Meeting

Corey Graves from Jackson Middle School was honored at the October Board of Trustees meeting. Last spring, Mr. Graves was selected as 1 of only 30 teachers to receive the Music Teacher of Excellence award from the Country Music Association Foundation.

Lorenzo, the Lost Tortoise,

I have been entranced by TURTLES all my life, going back to when I caught my first snapper on a cane pole with Grandpa to the time Dad brought home a box turtle he found crossing the highway where the big flags now greet visitors to Forney, to the time I caught a soft-shell out of the pond at Green...

Health Benefits of Popcorn

Many people will say that no movie marathon is complete without a big bowl of popcorn. Movies and popcorn have been linked for decades, but popcorn is more than just a must-have on movie night.

Texas Pumpkin Yields Hurt by Heat and Drought

Texas pumpkin producers experienced another season of yields well below average, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Nancy Townsend Receives an Honorable Mention From Texas State Fair

Nancy Townsend is a retired Forney ISD art teacher. This week we congratulate this long time Forney resident receiving an Honorable Mention in the State Fair of Texas Photo Competition.

Colin Ballard Earns Eagle Scout Rank From Troop 339

Colin A. Ballard, son of Donald and Jennifer Ballard of Forney, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a freshman at Forney High School and a member of Troop 339.

Dallas Arboretum Names Sabina Carr Incoming President & CEO

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Board of Directors voted today to approve San Antonio Botanical Garden CEO Sabina Carr as the organization’s incoming president and CEO. Carr will begin her role as Dallas Arboretum president and CEO at the end of November.

Travel to These Destinations for a Good Scare This Halloween

Those who want to make the most of Halloween can include travel plans in their schedules. North America boasts plenty of locations that have scary-sounding monikers, are supposedly haunted, or have attractions that will appeal to those looking for a few extra chills and thrills.