More Than A Cheerleader

Confession: I was a cheerleader back in the day. It was a fun time for me. Really fun. And that’s all it was. Fun. Well, that and I got to meet some cute wrestlers. I guess at the time it helped me fit in, but don’t we all need to find a way to fit in during high school? I did my best to enjoy it.

5 Steps to Find the Right Doctor

Whether you’re rarely sick or have conditions that require frequent visits to the doctor, having a trusted and skilled health care provider is an important step in protecting your health.

Forney Senior Soars at Flight Academy

At the end of last school year, Forney High School senior Blane Duplissey found his summer plans up in the air…literally. For eight weeks this summer, Duplissey participated in the United States Air Force’s Flight Academy program where he earned his private pilot’s license and college credit.

Biologists Predict Moderate Hunting Conditions Ahead of White-Tailed Deer Archery-Only Season Opener

With drought affecting most of the state over the summer, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists foresee a moderate season for hunters this fall.

Did You Know? The Restaurant Industry

Many people are now much more comfortable dining out than they were throughout much of the pandemic. All it takes is a look inside establishments across the country to recognize that dining out is back in a big way.

News from area colleges. . .

Adam Beutel, from Forney, is one of more than 4,500 students who began their collegiate journey at Utah State University, enrolling in the Fall 2022 semester as a first-year college student. Beutel will attend USU at the USU Main campus.

Child Car Seats Save Lives But Nearly Half Are Misused

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, so the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding parents that one of the most important things they can do to protect children is to properly install and use a car seat.

The First Day of Fall, Finally!

We will officially enter the autumnal equinox at 8:03 p.m., September 22, 2022. And I think I speak for all of Forney, and Texas as a matter of course, Hallelujah! This Summer of 2022 has been a trying one for man, animals, and plants alike.

PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY UPDATE

For several months, the FHPL has been involved with a project to “spruce up” Prairie View Cemetery on the east side of town and to find and mark graves that have never had, or have lost, their markers.

Mary Whitehurst Replies To Article

Evening, Don. I just read your article on “Pickle Ball.” I am a little behind in my reading, but the blessing is that your articles don’t need to be read in sequence. I heard that the game, “Pickleball,” was named after the family dog, “Pickle.