Community Members Sworn in as Kaufman County’s First Class of Lone Star CASA Volunteers

On August 16, 2023, at the Kaufman County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Tracy Gray officially swore in 6 new CASA volunteers. This marks the inaugural swearing-in ceremony for a class in Kaufman County.

Despite the DARE, DON’T EAT That CHIP!

I thought it was a “television joke” when I first heard it: A DEADLY SNACK CHIP! How could one chip injure or kill a person unless it was some illicit drug or poisoning?

First Presbyterian Church Dedicates Steinway Piano

On a hot Thursday evening in late August, a crowd gathered in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Forney for a free community piano concert. The people who endured the heat wave were rewarded with refreshments and wonderful melodies.

Waiting on Rain: Texas Gardeners to Prioritize Water

For most Texas gardeners, the heat of summer has felt never-ending, and the rain has been far too sparse, creating a need to prioritize which plants to water, and which ones can wait. “Unfortunately, water remains the name of the game as we move into September,” said Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Mexican White Oak Named Texas Superstar Shade Tree

Looking for a Texas Superstar- worthy shade tree? The Mexican white oak fits the bill. Mexican white oak, also known as Coahuila oak, Mexican oak, Monterrey oak, Monterrey white oak or net-leaf white oak, performs as a handsome shade, street or park tree across the state, said Mike Arnold, Ph.D.

How old is “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”?

Baseball fans likely know its familiar refrain by heart, and even non-fans can probably identify it the moment it begins playing.

Forney ISD Wins Architecture Award

TASA and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) have announced that 46 projects will be included in the 2023-24 Exhibit of School Architecture.

Did You Know?

To the best of my reading knowledge, all of the following are factual, except one that is the answer to “Themer’s bonus answers collection.” 1.

Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hospice Care

Hospice is intended to provide comfort and support to patients at the end of their life so that they can experience their remaining time in the best ways possible.

Crandall ISD Adopts Budget, Lowers Tax Rate for Fifth-Consecutive Year

At the Monday, August 28, school board meeting, Crandall ISD Trustees adopted a $64,363,304 general operating budget for the 2023-24 school year and lowered the district’s tax rate for the fifth consecutive time. The new $1.