Holiday at the Arboretum Presents Three Large-Scale Exhibits, a Million Lights and an Indoor Display Featuring Four World’s Holidays

Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, returns with a garden transformed to get people into the holiday spirit with The Christmas Village, The 12 Days of Christmas and the 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree.

Hallowe’en Is Past, But Did You See These?

Yes, I know that much of the candy has been eaten and that many of the decorations have been taken down, but I can still, in my mind, see some pretty inspiring ghosts, goblins, witches, skeletons, and other ingenious decorations. And, I wonder, did you folks see them?

“Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Fire”—He is Gone!

He was born in 1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana, to Elmo (one-time bootlegger) and Mamie Lewis and by 9 years of age was already playing the piano, reportedly copying the styles and antics of Black musicians and various Preachers who came through his region.

OUTDOORS

In last week’s column I used a good bit of space in this awesome publication elaborating on just how important the opener of deer season is here in Texas. The opener has come and gone for the almost two million deer hunters in Texas, and we all have our stories.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

It’s unfortunate, but recessions are a fairly normal part of the economic landscape. When a recession occurs, how might you be affected?

The Scoop On Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney welcomes you at 101 Main Street in City Hall. We are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feel free to enter the front or through Handicap accessible doors located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

AgriLife Research Studies Bison in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife Research, including student projects, continues to advance science related to management of bison in Texas for conservation and production. Perry Barboza, Ph.D.

E! Terrell: Edgar Cruz & the Brave Amigos

We had been enjoying such great performances at each E! Terrell performance, but my wife and I had been travelling and working around the house and doing volunteer work so much, that “tiredness” made at least me a little reluctant to leave the house for a day/ evening or two.

Forney ISD Implements New Safety Measures

Last June, Governor Abbott worked with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) to create a set of actions to improve safety at all Texas public schools.

Sign Up For 2022 Forney Lions Club Angel Tree

Families who need assistance with Christmas gifts for their children and who live within the Forney Independent School District boundaries are invited to attend one of three (3) signups. The signups will be held at First United Methodist Church, 414 W.