My Brother-In-Law Just “Loves” PEEPS Candies!

They Are Not My Favorites! I really enjoy candies that have chocolate and nougat and nuts as their chief components.

Texas Strawberry Season Better Than Recent Years

Texas strawberry growers expect better yields and quality following back-toback disappointing seasons, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Russ Wallace, Ph.D.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Like many people, you may try to stay healthy by exercising regularly, following a good diet and avoiding dangerous activities.

The Scoop On Senior

Seniors The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney welcomes you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are entrances in the front and also through Handicap accessible doors located at the back of City Hall. Reserved parking for seniors is available 9:00-2:00.

How to Ensure a Relaxing Day for Mom This Mother’s Day

The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May.

Play Your Hand

You have to work with what you have. You have to play the hand you have been dealt. You have to make the best of your circumstances. Complaining about your situation is unproductive and a complete waste of time.

Forney ISD Breaks Ground on Three New Campuses

Forney Independent School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for three new campuses scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 school year. The district broke ground on Warren Middle School on Thursday, April 13.

Let’s Just Teach Op-Ed By State Representative Keith Bell

The world is becoming more competitive, facing problems that threaten our peace and prosperity. We must solve these problems for our prosperity to grow. More than ever, we need to educate our children to face future challenges. America is the most successful democracy in history.

Do You Read Too Much?

I don’t read books anymore, but I do quite a bit of perusing magazines, internet articles, newspaper articles, and even posted events. And, I listen to/ watch many news shows on the television—and not just FOX, ESPN, CNN, or one of the local channels.

Celebrating the Helpers

The first two weeks in May celebrate the many wonderful types of people in our lives–teachers, moms, nurses, and school nurses. These are the caregivers for us and for our families in school as well as in the community.