Teaching for Epiphanies

The whirr of wings when you accidentally flush a bird from its hiding place can startle you and give you pause. The same can be said about watching a student ”get it” and understand what the teacher is teaching.

Adolis Garcia to the Rescue!

Adolis Garcia has been my favorite Ranger since most of the end of last year and all of this year! He is a “team player” and applauds and cheers for all the deeds of his teammates.

Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023

With Texas voters preparing to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment to help finance water projects, Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced the publication of his agency’s report, Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 (PDF), which echoes critical water issues highlighted in the...

HIGHSTEPPERS are STEPPING HIGH at 50!

Staff Writer Information provided by Vivian Themer and Stacie Weisberg The anticipation was proven well-merited when “Highstepper Legends” (from past school years, some a half-century ago) arrived at the Forney High School cafeteria for the 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Would You Like to “Have a Drink” at an OLD TAVERN?

This one “probably serves dried fish, hard bread, dates, and maybe some figs and fowl. Maybe there are some types of beer and certainly some aged wines.”

Forney Resident to be Featured in Times Square

Taylor Chadwick To Represent the Down Syndrome Community In Unique Annual National Down Syndrome Society Video Presentation Taylor Chadwick of Forney, Texas, will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, September 9, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times...

Walk Across Texas Challenge Gets People Moving

For more than a quarter century, the Walk Across Texas program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has been helping Texans of all ages and abilities establish the habit of regular physical activity.

Where Were DINOSAURS In Texas

It might be hard for some to believe that DINOSAURS roamed anywhere in Texas, but proof is just about indisputable….. Yes, I have been to museums and seen individual bones with labels and even reconstructed skeletons lying long and standing high, with descriptions of what they are and from whence...

Brookshire Grocery Company Celebrates 95th Anniversary

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) will celebrate its 95th anniversary beginning Sept. 1, with special events and offers planned for customers and employee-partners throughout September.

America

“Sean, when are you going to say something about America and the pitiful state we’re in…? A lot of people are speaking out… Have you heard the song “Rich Men North of Richmond”?