Make This a March to Remember

The beginning of the month of March comes roaring in like a proverbial lion, testing our resolve to withstand that gale force wind.

MISSING

If You Text, Chat, Instagram, or Face Time, This is for You! I do not do the above “modern technology” much, if at all, so at first I was not enthused when I discovered how the movie opened; however, the longer I watched, the more intrigued I became— and I was rather sad when the story ended!

Luis Jaime Ceballos Sentenced to 46 Years in Prison

On February 22, 2023, a Kaufman County jury sentenced Luis Jaime Ceballos of Arlington, Texas to 46 years in prison for the offense of Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG1 4 grams to 200 grams.

“Serving the Best Agricultural Black Land Section in Texas”

Staff Writer *1889—1939* This is the final installment of excerpts from this major edition of what was to later become The Forney Messenger.

Alzheimer’s Study Links Cholesterol and Toxic Protein Clusters

Cholesterol tremendously increases the toxicity of a peptide implicated in Alzheimer’s progression, according to research by scientists in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The Phone Call

Margie answered her phone. “Hello?” “Hello?” said a girl’s voice. “Someone told me your husband worked on old cars?” “My husband? Where’d you hear that? Who is this?” Margie’s elderly husband did in fact work on cars. It was a lifelong hobby, and he was pretty good at it.

Entries Sought for the 65th Annual Rodeo Parade

The City of Mesquite Parks & Recreation Department presents the 65th annual Rodeo Parade. Decorated floats, dance groups, community organizations, school clubs, and more will be marching through Downtown Mesquite starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1.

Representative Keith Bell’s Capitol Update

On Tuesday, I welcomed Athens residents to the Capitol in celebration of Athens Day. The Texas House recognized and commemorated their visit by passing House Resolution 345 declaring February 28th “Athens Day at the State Capitol.

Enjoy Irish Coffee at Home

Weather-related flight delays or cancellations are often the cause of much frustration. However, one timely storm nearly 80 years might just have paved the way for a beloved beverage. In 1943, Joe Sheridan was working as a chef at the Shannon Airport in Ireland.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Are you a business owner who has wanted to offer a retirement plan to your employees, but you’ve been stymied by the costs involved? If so, you may be interested to learn about new legislation that can help open the door to the same type of plan enjoyed by employees of large companies.