Honoring the Veterans

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Armistice was signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning formally ending the hostilities of World War One.

Public School Antics

I gave up being surprised about antics and behavior that occurs within the public school system long ago. However, a recent incident out of Hazard Kentucky left me speechless. According to multiple news outlets, Hazard High School held an event called “Man Week” during homecoming.

Lions Club Eye Exams/Glasses for Forney ISD Students

The Forney Lions Club recently came to Forney ISD and provided free eye exams and glasses for students in Forney ISD! The Forney ISD Health Services Department referred 80 students in need of professional evaluation and free glasses to the event.

Mesquite Announces 2021 Municipal Court Clerk and Deputy Marshal of the Year Honorees

During a ceremony on Nov. 1 to celebrate Texas Municipal Courts Week at Mesquite Municipal Court, the City of Mesquite announced Kristi Holt as the 2021 Clerk of the Year and Ronald D. Parker as the 2021 Deputy Marshal of the Year.

Three Rights Make a Left

THE END OF LIFE THROUGH A DOG’S EYES As I told you a few weeks ago, we have a new furry family member named Toby in our house and life hasn’t been the same since he came. He is an Ausie-Pom puppy and the source of endless fun and entertainment, especially for our grandkids.

58th Birthday Celebration at Old El Fenix Restaurant

“Honey, the boys want to know where you want to celebrate your ‘Birthday Dinner’ so they can be sure to be available,” casually remarked Vivian Themer a few weeks before the event.

Let the Journey Begin

Delta Kappa Gamma’s Kaufman County Chapter, Alpha Tau, uses this year’s theme (Journey—which way will you go?) when planning for the year. On September 14, a planning meeting was held at the Kaufman County Library.

How to Protect Teens in the Age of Social Media

If you’ve been worried about your teen’s social media usage, it would seem your concerns are now legitimized by hard facts and figures.

Sign Up for the 2021 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.

Mesquite Police Chief David Gill Takes Oath of Office

At the October 18 City Council Meeting Police Chief David Gill was administered the Oath of Office by City Secretary Sonja Land. City Manager Cliff Keheley stated, “The appointment of a police chief is a significant moment in any community.