Johnson Elementary School PTO Donates $12,000 to the School

Thank you to the Johnson Elementary School PTO for their donation to Johnson Elementary. The Johnson Elementary PTO donated more than $12,000 to the school. Johnson Elementary Principal, Nancy McElroy (center) accepted the donation.

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Midwestern State University Fall Graduation List Raven Janay Presley graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Fall 2021. MSU Texas awarded degrees to 494 undergraduate and graduate students.

Simple Tips to Create More Time Each Day

Whether it’s to spend more time exploring the great outdoors or enjoying the company of family and friends, we all want to find more time in our busy schedules to do the things we love.

Year of the Tiger

The lunar new year is celebrated in many cultures, but perhaps no celebration garners as much attention as China’s. The fanfare begins each year around the beginning of February. The Chinese New Year is marked by 12 zodiac symbols, which are rotated on a 12-year cycle.

How to Ensure Your Child’s Screen Time is Educational and Meaningful

StatePoint Did you know that your child’s screen time can be educational, thoughtprovoking and meaningful?

5 Ways to Slay Valentine’s Day This Year

Valentine’s Day is no longer just for the happy couples. Whether you’re married, dating or content being single, there are ways for everyone to celebrate love of all kinds, including romance in 2022, regardless of relationship status. 1. Custom Cards.

Sometimes, Quiet Listening has the Power to Save a Life

For most of us, teaching seventh-grade English would be akin to an eternal assignment teaching flying monkeys to sit still. Just thinking about it, we might feel Dorothy’s terror at being carried away. But not for Miss Smith.

Tips for Teaching Kids Empathy

One of the most important skills kids can learn is empathy -- the ability to understand how others are feeling. A valuable social skill that’s often the mark of a good leader, empathy aids in communication and helps people build connections with others.

Forney Police Arrest Three Suspects on Attempted Murder Warrants

On Friday, January 7th, 2022, Forney Police conducted surveillance on a residence in the 200 block of Giddings in Forney, TX. Three subjects with warrants for attempted murder out of Louisiana were known to be at the residence.

North Forney High School Dance Student Selected for State Performance By the Texas Dance Educators Association

The Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) of Texas recently held a convention in Houston, Texas and announced high school dance students that were selected to the TDEA All-State performance. One of the dancers selected was North Forney High School dance student Alexis Thompson.