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Representative Keith and Annette Bell Place Athens-Inspired Ornament on Capitol Christmas Tree

News Staff

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

Mrs. Rose Steele, Art 1 and Sculpture teacher at Athens High School, painted this year’s House District 4 Christmas ornament, which was placed on the House Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 5, by State Representative Keith Bell.

Forney Area FOOTBALL Updates for Casual and Serious FANS

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020— PLAY-OFFS: Lindale 56 over Kilgore 42; Graham (to face Gilmer) 23 over Celina 21; Gilmer 38 over Caddo Mills 14; Windthorst 30 over Muenster 20; Dallas Christian 34 over Grapevine Faith 6; Waco Reicher 34 over First Baptist 10.

Holiday at the Arboretum, Presented by Reliant, Features Expanded Christmas Village with New 23-Foot-Tall German Christmas Pyramid and New Shops

News Staff

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites visitors to experience one of the most magical traditions in the Southwest-Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, which runs from November 7 to December 31.

The Spirit of Future

Billie Kasper

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

One of the absolute best days that occurs in Forney ISD happened Wednesday, December 9, when the Grant Train rolled through Forney ISD to all the campuses that had submitted requests.

Did you ever Watch Lenny’s Friend, “SQUIGGY,” And laugh and laugh?

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

A “knuckle-headed greaser,” who lived in the apartment above Laverne and Shirley, often came to the door with his “equally-challenged” buddy, Lenny, and said, “HELLOOOOOO,” in a voice only he could manage. All my buddies recognized it and tried to imitate it. We loved the guy!

Is it a Mountain Lion or a Bobcat?

Don Themer

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

A while back, I printed a photo of a dead bobcat on Lover’s Lane here in Forney and recounted my previous meeting with one in our “back 2.2 acres” out on Old Military Trail.

MORE RURAL NEIGHBORHOODS OF FORNEY AREA

Don Themer

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

Last week’s article concluded with the Community of “Antioch,” which some residents considered actually just a part of the “Lone Elm” neighborhood. This week opens with one of the Neighborhoods that has become a town in and of itself—TALTY, which has also been known as “Alma” and “Irish Ridge.”

Vance Pumphrey

Misty Holler

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

As a teenager, Vance Pumphrey was an exceptionally bright young man with the whole world ahead of him. Growing up as the son of a member of the United States Air Force, Pumphrey was accustomed to moving around a lot.

Millions of Americans are Facing Hunger This Holiday Season

Statepoint

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

Millions of people nationwide face hunger every holiday season. And this year, the COVID-19 pandemic thrust even more Americans into this vulnerable position. Before the COVID-19 crisis began, one in nine people, including 10 million children, already lived in a food insecure household.

Steps to Take Before Donating to Charity

News Staff

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 05:00

Donations from private citizens are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. Without donations from millions of well-intentioned individuals, many charities would not be able to fulfill their missions.