FHS Jackrabbit Academics Team Participates in Region 14-5A District Meet

On Monday March 20th the FHS Jackrabbit Academics team participated in the Region 14-5A district academics meet. The students received several individual and team honors.

News from area colleges. . .

Franco Miele of Forney, Texas, was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2022. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Miele, the son of Carol J. Miele and Frank R. Miele Jr.

ADDENDUM to Previous F. H. P. L. Column(s)

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Sleepless in New Orleans

“It’s my birthday,” the email said, “and my dad forgot me…” The young man writing to me just turned 14 years old. We’re going to call him Mark. Mark lives outside New Orleans. His parents are divorced. Mark lives with his mom. Mark’s mom had to work late this year for his birthday.

Single or Double Stuf—I Love OREOS!

Yes and No!!!! Sometimes I eat the Oreo with one big, glorious mouthful that I did not even bite into two pieces, and sometimes I separate the two halves and eat the “bare” one first.

Two ACADEMY AWARDS for BURT BACHARACH in 1970

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on my Head” OSCAR (3 times), TONY, and GRAMMY (8 times): All were won by Burt Bacharach (born in May of 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri)—composer, arranger, innovator, throwback, singer, performer, perfectionist, and even a worker with...

FINANCIAL FOCUS

During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, it’s a different story. However, with some diligence, you can put together a “paycheck” that can help you meet your income needs.

How to Stay Mentally Sharp After Retirement

If asked to describe how they envision retirement, many professionals might reference travel, time spent with grandchildren and various recreational pursuits. Few, if any, would mention cognitive decline.

The Most Popular Recreational Activities

Summer is a season for recreation. Warm weather beckons people outdoors every day and during every season, but a quick glance outside your living room window in June, July and August will illustrate just how much people cherish any chance to spend time in nature when the mercury rises.

Play for Em Foundation Fundraiser Set for March 31st

Nearly six years ago, Forney waschangedinaninstant at the conclusion of a dinner for Forney High School’s softball team. Emily Galiano, a 14-year-old freshman that year, was fatally run over in a tragic accident, leaving the team and the community at large heartbroken and in shock.