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Babies And Parenthood

Babies And Parenthood And Everything In Between

Jill Pertler

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

I barely remember not being a mom. Even more so, I barely remember my first six months as a mom. I blame it on three things: shock, overwhelming responsibilities and sleep deprivation – not necessarily in that order. Parenthood is miraculous. It is joyful.

Freedom is Precious

Bryan Golden

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

Freedom is as precious as life itself. But its true value is rarely appreciated by people unless it is either threatened or lost. Although the human spirit yearns for freedom, tyrannical regimes have been the norm throughout history.

How the COVID Crisis Has Ushered in a New Digital Age

Jo Allison

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

The COVID crisis has caused virtually unparalleled peril—but at the same time an opportunity to learn new ways of interacting with one another.

Did You Know? Cyber Monday

News Staff

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

According to Adobe Analytics, Cyber Monday spending reached historic heights in 2019. Online spending on Cyber Monday totaled $9.4 billion in 2019, which marked a $1.5 billion increase in total spending from the year prior.

BIG and Small—Scenes of Forney in Fall

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

I was a little worried about what might become of our traditions of decorating, since the “COVID thing” has caused some disruptions. But “never fear,” for Forney is looking rather “FALLISH.” Maybe some of you will recognize your areas.

OUTDOOR ODDITIES

With Luke Clayton

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 05:00

Those of us that have spent a lifetime in the outdoors have undoubtedly witnessed some sights that we didn’t understand. Through the years, I have learned that there is usually rhyme and reason to everything in the natural world.

Forney ISD Earns an ‘A’ rating for ‘Superior Achievement’ in Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System in Texas

News Staff

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00

The Forney Independent School District (ISD) recently received notification that it has been awarded an ‘A’ rating for ‘Superior Achievement’ from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the Financial Integrity Rating System in Texas, (FIRST).

Live & Learn: Back to School for Seniors By Misty Holler

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00

The residents of Long Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mesquite have gone back to school! The men and women who live at Long Creek now have the opportunity to participate in a brand new program offering online and inperson college courses.

Texas A&M AgriLife Expands Statewide Water Commitment

News Staff

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00

Texas A&M AgriLife is creating a new opportunity to bring together water resource expertise across Texas. To better manage and protect Texas’ most precious natural resource, statewide resources will be brought together to benefit the entire population of Texas.

Do you wear a COVID MASK…..

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 05:00

We had just returned from a trip to Oklahoma, where there is a “mask recommendation” but not “requirement,” and stopped at the Post Office to see what we had missed. It was not a busy time, but a few people were going into the building—and some chose not to “mask up.”