LET’S EAT: Compliments of “YOUNGSTERS” of Earlier Forney

The ART of COOKING in Forney was a moneymaking project of the 1962 Band Parents and other donors/contributors “back in the day,” as my “old-fashioned” wife likes to say, and was one of the many ways school organizations tried to secure enough funds to do projects/activities and take trips that were...

Scientists Disable Protective Gene in Mosquitoes

Immune pathways that protect mosquitoes from human pathogens, including West Nile, Zika and dengue viruses were disabled by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.

Why Are My Trees Dying

The rains have returned, and we have had above average rainfall during the fall and winter, so why are all my trees dying? In September 2011, most of Texas was in a drought the most severe drought in Texas history.

A Mother’s Love

“I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began. Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully— brevity is not her strong suit.

Cancer Warning Signs

No one is immune to cancer, which the World Health Organization notes is the second leading cause of death across the globe. Though cancer is responsible for more than nine million deaths per year, the WHO notes that many cases of cancer are preventable.

Strong Like…

A friend recently encouraged me to be “strong like bull.” I was a bit confused (not uncommon.) Somehow, I thought the phrase was “strong like bear.” Which, of course, lead me to the Google.

10 Ways to Know If You’re a Master Backyarder

According to the Turf-Mutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of our backyards, community parks, and other green spaces around us, 2023 is the year of the master backyarder.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

In the financial world, stocks and stock-based mutual funds often get a lot of attention. And deservedly so, because they often form the core of a portfolio.

Lawn Burweed

Well last year this pesky lawn weed was my number one horticulture related call for two months. This weed that has infected a vast majority of yards in our area.

3 Factors to Consider Before Converting an Attic

At the onset of the CO‑VID 19 pandemic, many homeowners suddenly found themselves in need of more usable square footage in their homes.