Say “Good-Bye” to a Sports Icon

This sports star was a player I watched and cheered and envied and, at times, questioned in my mind! Imagine, being paid a good salary to do something I liked to do almost as much as I liked fishing and eating pomegranates—SPORTS! And, I think I would have liked to have been in movies, too!

Dallas Arboretum’s Labor Day Features Live Music, Tastings and Sneak Peek of Autumn at the Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum invites the public to visit its 66 acre garden during Labor Day weekend, the official “end” of summer. Visitors can bring a picnic or purchase food while they enjoy live music, events and STEM activities.

Despite Unrelenting Summer Heat, Dove Season Expected to Have Soaring Numbers

A cool and rainy spring means that despite aboveaverage summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1. Spring surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found an estimated 28.

Float These Dessert Ideas to Guests

National Root Beer Float Day is celebrated each year in August. The day is a great chance to dig into a frosty sensation, but root beer floats are ideal just about any time of year. A traditional root beer float is made by pouring bubbly root beer over vanilla ice cream. Frank J.

Will the Pig Be a Hero Yet?

This is no joke; so, please do not stop reading until the article is complete! A PIG KIDNEY functioned in a human body for 32 days! Details after the next introductory sections. Fifteen or twenty years ago, my father-in-law was having trouble “catching his breath” after even the slightest exercise.

Texas Wine Grape Growers Expect Quality Vintage for 2023

Expectations are for the 2023 Texas wine grape season to produce a quality vintage despite some challenges here and there, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Guest Column: “A Call to Texans: Preserving Our Rich History”

Texans, our state is rich with tales of valor, triumph, and resilience. A history that is, in my opinion, the greatest and most fascinating in the Western world. The stories and endeavors of Texans are, without a doubt, some of the most important to our nation’s westward expansion.

The Facts About Insulation and Home Efficiency

Insulation can go a long way toward making a home more comfortable. Insulation reduces the transfer of heat from indoors and outdoors so homes stay more comfortable in both the winter and summer. Insulation also can block exterior noise.

Forney ISD Lowers Tax Rate 6.5 cents; Board Calls for School Funding Referendum that Includes Staff Pay and Hiring of More FISD Police Officers

For the 5th year in a row, Forney ISD has adopted a lower tax rate. The 20232024 tax rate adopted by the board is 6.5 cents lower than the previous year, and has lowered a total of 25 cents over the last 5 years.

City of Forney Hosts Back-to-School Food Drive Benefiting Forney Food Pantry

The City of Forney is excited to announce its Back-to-School Food Drive, aimed at supporting the Forney Food Pantry in providing essential resources to those in need within the community. The food drive will run from August 15th to September 15th, 2023.