The Incantations of Motherhood

When my middle son was a toddler, he had a thing about food texture. In the family video vault, that place where VHS tapes go to die, there’s film footage of him sitting at the bar in a random rent house somewhere. He’s probably 3.

How Does God Guide You In Making Hard Decisions?

“One of the decisions was what kind of ice cream I wanted, strawberry or vanilla,” says Christen, 11. “That is a hard decision for me. I really don’t know how God showed me the sign, but I picked strawberry.” Christen, are you writing from Earth? This sounds like a decision from heaven.

Forney ISD Students Debut Films in First Annual Student Film Festival

The first annual Blackland Prairie Student Film Festival was held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Film Alley in neighboring Terrell, Texas, featuring the work of students throughout Forney ISD.

North Forney Indoor Percussion Ensemble Earns Highest Rating at WGI Championships

The North Forney Indoor Percussion Ensemble has had an incredible season that culminated in the group’s second appearance at the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22.

Tate Tarpley From Forney Earns Role in SAU Theatre Production of “Guys and Dolls”

Tate Tarpley will play the role of Harry the Horse in the upcoming SAU Theatre and MHS Theatre production of the musical “Guys and Dolls” on April 21-24, 2022. Tarpley is a freshman Musical Theatre major from Forney, TX. “Guys and Dolls” is an oddball romantic comedy.

Catfish Stocking Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas

Springtime and catfish angling are back at Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes across the state. The program provides friends and families the opportunity to participate in the Texas traditions of outdoor recreation and reeling in catfish close to home.

How To Be a Good Money Manager in Retirement

If you reach retirement with a significant amount of assets, you’ve done a great job of saving and investing. But now comes another challenge – making that money last. You might think that this task, as important as it is, won’t be as hard as accumulating the money in the first place.

Celebrate National Arbor Day– and Education!

Arbor Day is a day to observe, appreciate and plant trees, and it’s seen as a day of optimism for the planet. This year’s National Arbor Day is April 29.

Forney Historic Preservation League

Promptly at 7:00 p. m., President Deborah Stuart called the meeting to order with a quorum present: Charles Beason, Tracy Drane, Jana Garner, Donna Hervey, L. C.

How to Plan a Special Mother’s Day as Pandemic Restrictions are Lifted

Mother’s Day has felt a little less than normal over the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of many Mother’s Day gatherings in 2020, and while things felt more familiar in 2021, this year may mark the most normal Mother’s Day celebrations since 2019.