4 Ways to Get Involved This Global Volunteer Month

Global Volunteer Month, celebrated throughout April, is a time to recognize people who actively support their communities through volunteerism and active civic engagement. It’s also a time to get in on the action. However, if you’re like many people, you may not know where to begin.

Bills to Expand Gambling Access in Texas Clear House Committee

A Texas House committee advanced the two main proposals to expand gambling in the state Monday, giving them a burst of momentum even as they continue to face long odds in the Senate.

Multiple Agencies Assist Sheriff’s Office in Manhunt

March 30, 2023, at 6:09 p.m. Kaufman County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a stolen vehicle reported out of Carrollton, Texas. The vehicle failed to stop and began to flee, traveling west on HWY 80. The pursuit ended after the suspect collided with another vehicle west bound HWY 80 at N.

LONGHORN BALLROOM Has Not Left Us After All!

“Asleep At The Wheel,” Emmylou Harris, “Old Crow Medicine Show,” Morgan Wade—How does that sound for a Grand Re-Opening of a venue that opened in my birth year, 1950, as THE BOB WILLS RANCH HOUSE, a showcase for The Texas Playboys and Bob Wills? And do you remember the name, Jack Ruby?

Do You Favor Using FIRING SQUADS for the DEATH PENALTY?

I can remember seeing movies showing firing squads to execute condemned prisoners during war times and also for the death penalty when a criminal had committed murder! I always thought it would be terrible to be standing there, blindfolded, waiting for the shot(s) to ring out.

Thank You, Forney!

Once again, the Forney Family and Community stepped up and showed how much they love and take care of the teachers and students in Forney ISD. Saturday, April 1, 2023, the 5th Annual Gala occurred and was a rousing success!

Forney Native, MARILOU QUINN, Will Be Missed

Marilou Quinn, daughter of Edna Merriman FEAGIN and Luther T. “Bood” FEAGIN, was “birthed” in her Grandmother’s home on Christmas Day, 1933.

ADDENDUM to the 1st ADDENDUM

Staff Writer Last week’s “page” concluded with information about Jimmy Duckworth and his athletic prowess, especially as a “high jumper,” using the “roll” technique to make it his senior year to the State U. I. L. Track and Field Meet in Austin, Texas, where he finished with a 4th place award.

Last, but not least,

I will share with you some photos of vintage automobiles that each year are part of E! Terrell. Like my Grandpa Themer and my Father-in-Law, James Hood, always said, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to!”

Ruby Crush Tomato Named Texas Superstar Plant

Ruby crush, a determinate grape tomato variety with a long-standing reputation for performance and taste, has been named the newest Texas Superstar plant. Larry Stein, Ph.D.