BBQ Master and Catering Expert, Eddie Deen, Partners with Forney ISD

There is no doubt that good food can be linked to unique experiences. For Eddie Deen, the moments when he and his catering company have served thousands of people at once have created unforgettable experiences driven by massive amounts of planning and flawless execution.

Forney ISD Director of Bands Recognized as 2023 Yamaha “40 Under 40” Educator

Forney ISD announces Jackson Middle School’s Director of Bands, Cory Graves, has been named a Yamaha “40 Under 40” Music Educator. Graves is one of just four educators selected from Texas, and he is the only middle school director to be selected from the state.

And Love is Right Around the Corner!

February has been known as the Month of Love since the time of the Romans and has been celebrated throughout history in many different ways. Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to record St. Valentine’s Day as a day of romance in his 1375 poem, “Parliament of Foules”.

Meaghan Wharton of Forney Awarded Degree from UA

of Forney, TX (75126), has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Master of Business Administration. UA awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.

News from area colleges. . .

Forney students graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Fall 2022. Midwestern State University had 528 undergraduate and graduate students in Fall 2022 with the provision that they meet all requirements as prescribed by the faculty and administration.

Good Dog

She has long red hair. Fair complexion. A high-school senior. Quiet. Mild mannered. When she speaks, her voice sounds like Locust Fork, Alabama. Her name is Morgan. Seated beside her is Clarabelle, a black Labrador wearing a Service Dog Alabama vest.

February Gardening Guide: New Growth Threatened by Freeze

Texas had generally mild weather conditions across the state after the “Arctic Express” swept through in December, resulting in new growth on some trees and plants. The recent freeze across much of Texas means that new growth could be in trouble.

How Labor Shortages are Affecting Agriculture

The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs that need to be filled annually, but there has been a drastic decline in workers each year. There are a number of reasons for the shortages.

The Frozen North

WITH LUKE CLAYTON With the recent visit of Old Man Winter in our area, I began thinking about what it would be like to spend the winter up in the far north.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

We all want to stay healthy and live independently throughout our retirement years. Unfortunately, that won’t be possible for some of us, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for health-related challenges — such as the need for long-term care.