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.

St. Patrick’s Day Party Planning

Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green. That’s because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry.

If at First You Don’t Succeed…

In the last two years I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone. Then again, I’ve stepped right into it. There’s both, and it’s all mostly good. In stepping out, I’ve sold and bought houses and cars. I’ve negotiated with air conditioner technicians and auto mechanics.

What Do Pets See in Color?

The popular notion that pets see in black and white, notably dogs, is false. People once thought that their furry companions couldn’t see the color spectrum.

Annual Community-Wide Fish Fry Dinners Return to St. Martin Catholic Parish

A tradition spanning more than two decades returned to the Forney area this week. The local council of the Knights of Columbus kicked off its annual Fish Fry Dinners last Friday night, held annually in the Parish Hall of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish.

Forney ISD Holds Dual Language Academy Spanish Spelling Bee

Thursday night February 16th, Forney ISD held the 2023 Dual Language Academy Spanish Spelling Bee. 17 students from grades 3 through 8 competed for the top honor of District Spelling Bee Champion.