F. H. P. L. Business Meeting

The Forney Historic Preservation League Board Business Meeting was called to order by President, Debbie Stuart, with a quorum present.

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Names Crandall’s Dr. Wendy Eldredge Lone Finalist for Superintendent Position

In a special called school board meeting Tuesday evening, February 20th, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Dr. Wendy Eldredge as the lone finalist for superintendent of CFBISD.

Lone Star CASA Honors National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Lone Star CASA is raising awareness for the need to end child abuse and neglect in the Kaufman area. CASA volunteer advocates are everyday citizens who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for children in the child welfare system.

College Students Join Fight to End Drunk Driving Deaths

Drunk driving kills one person in Texas every 7 hours and 43 minutes Drunk drivers claim the lives of hundreds of Texans every year, and spring break can be a particularly deadly time. TxDOT’s Drive Sober.

Spring is Nature’s Way to Say Let’s Party!

The beginning of Spring is less than a week away, and what better way to start the season off right than to attend the Forney Education Foundation’s Wranglers and Rhinestones – our 5th Annual Casino Night – on April 1, 2023 at the Silver Saloon in Terrell.

We Really Enjoyed Plaza Suite

Neil Simon’s Play at the Mesquite Arts Center We usually attend night time performances but chose the matinee for this production, mainly because we had a “family function” that night.

News from area colleges. . .

More than 1,500 students were named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene Christian University. Students earn Dean’s Honor Roll recognition by achieving a 3.6 or higher GPA while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.

Purchase Offer for Your LAND— Hassle-Free—Easy, No-Cost Closing

We have two small tracts of property—one near Highway 19 and Interstate 20 in Canton and one (3 lake lots) at Brierwood Bay near Frankston. Every-sooften we receive an officiallooking business letter that offers to buy our land/ property, and all of the offers are basically the same.

If Everyone Knew The Love Of God, How Would The World Be Different?

Swimming would be safer in a world where everyone knows God’s love, says Dexter, 10: “People wouldn’t make head-first dives onto other people in the swimming pool.” Ouch! Dodging divers may be good practice for a future activity, Dexter — dodging drivers during rush hour.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Many people would agree that preparation is the key to success in many areas of life. Yet, when it comes to being ready for a financial emergency, a sizable percentage of Americans are feeling distinctly unprepared — and that can lead to problems.