Forney Student Named LSC Soccer Player of the Week at Angelo State University

Five Lone Star Conference women’s soccer teams were undefeated with Angelo State and St. Mary’s picking up two wins each. DBU, Texas A&M-Commerce and West Texas A&M went 1-0 as all three picked up conference wins.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1 – 29

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2021. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality.

Virtual Learning

Virtual learning has thrown students, teachers and parents a serious curve. As some districts approach a year out of the classroom, students, some teachers and parents are angry and are going as far as suing districts to force them to reopen.

Follow-up Notes about JOHN DARDEN

To open this “part two,” let’s go back a few, well many, years to his high school days at the top of the state in Roxton, Texas, when “Darden” played “all sports,” except basketball, because he was not extremely fond of wearing shorts—so, he became the manager for that season each year.

OUTDOORS

If you ever had the slightest inkling that the outdoor lifestyle might be slipping away, you should have been at our second Outdoor Ron-de-Voux in Greenville.

“Here SHE Comes Again”

50 years and still going strong described Dolly Parton when she was honored on the 50th anniversary of becoming part of the Grand Ol’ Opry…..and this “blonde bombshell, sweet country girl” was the grandest one there!

Texas Parks and Wildlife Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking applications for summer internships in all divisions, including Law Enforcement, Wildlife, State Parks, Infrastructure, Communications, Coastal Fisheries, and Inland Fisheries.

5 COVID-Safe Activities to Enjoy Right Now

With the start of 2021 behind us, it’s time to start fresh, create new habits and take on new skills. Whether your goal is to get outdoors more to enjoy the fresh air or to learn a new instrument, develop a plan to start enjoying some COVID-safe activities. Here are a few tips to get going: 1.

60 Years of Peace Corps: A Look Back

While life around the globe has changed significantly since the Peace Corps was founded 60 years ago, the agency’s mission to promote world peace and friendship between Americans and people around the world has not. Established by President John F.

Did You Know?

Blisters can form for a number of reasons. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, injuries, allergic reactions and infections can lead to the formation of blisters. Burns or scalds and even sunburns can cause blisters to form as well.