Southeastern Names 4,154 to SpringHonors List

Southeastern Louisiana University has named 4,154 students to its honors list for the spring 2021 semester. The honors list is divided into three academic levels. To be named to the President’s List, students must have earned a 3.50 or better grade point average.

Reflections

As sunlight shines on the water, the reflection dances on the ceiling. The constant movement of the reflection says it is windy outside and the movement of treetops visible through the window confirms this fact.

IN THE HEIGHTS

Kherington Themer (12 years) said after seeing this production, “I think this is now my ‘all-time favorite movie,’ and I never once lost interest or got bored during the entire show!” “Cinema” is back in business, and the Themers have their 2021 Movie Passport Card!

Madeline Burer of Forney Named to the Spring 2021 President’s List at Mississippi College

Madeline Burer of Forney (75126) was named to the Spring 2021 President’s List at Mississippi College. The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year.

PERMITLESS CARRY—I Did Not Know!

I did not at first pay much attention to the fact that Texas is about to see the passage of a law that will permit Texans to obtain and carry handguns, openly or concealed, without any type of special license—UNLESS THEY are prohibited from possessing a handgun by a state or federal law that...

Nguyen Named to Spring 2021 Chancellor’s List at UA Little Rock

Ha Kim Ngoc Nguyen, of Forney, TX, has been named to the Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the spring 2021 semester. UA Little Rock recognizes superior academic performance at the end of each semester.

What about photos of some of those schools..... that we did not know existed?

*Last week (June 17 issue) concluded the historical series about early schools in Texas and especially in Kaufman County. It did not take long for me to see a Forney historian or two, who asked why I did not have photos of all, or at least some, of the schools.

Forney’s John Brown and his CHUCKWAGON Adventures

At the end of last week’s article, I stated that the CHUCKWAGON picked up its name because Cowboys called their meals by the name of “chuck,” which is an English (British) term for “good, hearty food.” Now, let me begin by saying that Mr.

Recent 80th Birthday Celebrations

Surely somebody made a mistake when this list was broadcast one morning! So, I checked, and that “somebody” was correct! 240 years total for the trio! ANN-MARGRET: For most of my life, I have thought that “Ann” was her first name and “Margaret” was her last.

Tips to Book a Vacation Rental in a Unique Summer

After a dismal 2020 when people’s movements were greatly restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism could increase significantly beginning in the summer of 2021.