Two Warriors’ Battles

Living through a scenario that no parent ever wants to experience, Forney parents David & Kathryn Spurgeon and Brendan & Kristin Zastoupil have children that are battling leukemia. Coincidentally, both Elyse Spurgeon and Bryton Zastoupil are students at Warren Middle School in Forney.

Local 10-Year-Old Bull Rider on the Way to World Finals

Evan Grubaugh, a ten-year-old from Forney, Texas, is set to participate in the International Miniature Bull Riders World Finals 2020 on December 7 through 12.

Why Should We Give Thanks To God?

On Thanksgiving Day, families all over America sit down to dinner at the same time — halftime. “Thanksgiving has two good words,” says Hollie, age 9. “They are ‘thanks’ and ‘giving,’ and that’s what we need to do — thank others and be giving. Those are two things my mom taught me.”

The Alamo Harvesting Pigment Samples From Church Walls For The First Time

Alamo Conservator Pamela Jary Rosser has begun collecting pigment samples from the iconic Alamo Church facade. But what does extracting pigment samples actually mean?

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, November 12, 2020 Genesis Wellness and Pain Ribbon Cutting 108 U S Hwy 80 Suite 150 Photo: Lenny McKinney

Screen-Free Holiday Gift Ideas That Inspire Kids

Shopping for holiday gifts for kids? Looking for activities that don’t involve a screen? Consider toys and activities that will inspire them this holiday season and beyond.

You’ve Got To

I have always (well, almost) just “loved” this man and his singing! Which man? The one who had these songs as some of his greatest hits! 1. “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” 2. “Wings of a Dove” 3. “She’s Just An Old Love Turned Memory” 4. “A Shoulder To Cry On” 5. “Does My Ring Hurt Your Finger?” 6.

Financial Moves for the Recently Divorced

Divorce is common in our society, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate. If you’ve recently finalized a divorce, you’ve likely been coping with uncertainty and tension, but you can still avoid turning an already difficult situation into one that’s even more challenging. How?

Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Rock

“Marines are a brotherhood.” This simple sentiment has deeply impacted the life of Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Rock. When he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 19, Rock had no idea that he would go on to work, live, and fight alongside his Marine brothers for the next 21 years.

Giving a Little More This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of giving. The generosity on display during the holiday season may not have an official start date, but the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving Day may be the unofficial beginning of the giving season.