Spring is Here

“Spring is a season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.” -Anonymous Spring is a bright promise that everything will be better unless you receive news that the world will shut down due to the COVID outbreak globally. But do you remember what happened?

Final ADDENDUM For Awhile

Staff Writer It was late in the spring, when school was winding down. The Regional Track Meet was over, and no one from Forney had qualified for “State.” We assistant coaches were sitting around the dressing room after an “off-season workout.

FORNEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

I have written bits and pieces about this church during the past years, but periodically I am asked questions that apparently were not answered, or not answered completely, about specific details. So, here goes the final ADDENDUM for a while.

U.S. Dermatology Partners Announces the Opening of Forney, Texas Office

U.S. Dermatology Partners, one of the leading dermatology groups in the country, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Forney, Texas.

Texas Bank and Trust Announces Officer Promotion in Forney Branch

Lee Carter has been promoted to vice president and portfolio manager in Texas Bank and Trust’s Forney branch. Mr. Carter served in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division from 2009 to 2012, and began his banking career at the conclusion of his enlistment.

Egg Prices Expected to Go Down After Easter

Egg prices were trending downward in recent months but were rising again based on seasonal demand for Easter, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David Anderson, Ph.D.

Will Grooms Inducted Into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Will Grooms of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Grooms was initiated at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Shoot on Net

My husband and I raised our kids in the land of hockey. This column is not about hockey. I realize hockey isn’t a thing or perhaps not as popular in some (warmer) climates, but for many years, for us, hockey was a large part of life. If nothing else, it got us through the cold winters.

How to Cut Costs on Your Summer Road Trip

The most memorable road trips are often the byproduct of ample planning. Careful examinations of maps months before a trip begins can help vacationers find the best sights to see and uncover must-visit restaurants. In fact, many people find pretrip planning nearly as enjoyable as the trip itself.

What are Crane Flies?

Incorrectly referred to as mosquitoes, these large flies appear in droves in early spring One of the first recognizable signs of spring to anyone living in much of Texas is the swarm of crane flies that descend on urban and rural areas.