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Honey Bee Nutrition Might be Key to Healthy Populations

Gabe Saldana

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 05:00

A newly funded Texas A&M AgriLife Research project seeks to slow population losses among more than 2.6 million managed honey bee colonies in the U.S. Honey bees provide pollination services that uphold $16 billion in U.S. agricultural crops. However, managed colonies have seen annual declines.

Forney Messenger Salutes WW II Veteran Charlie White

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 05:00

Mr. Charlie White, one of Forney’s veterans, is looking forward to celebrating his 98th birthday this month.

State Representative Keith Bell Earns Small Business Endorsement

News Staff

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 05:00

The NFIB Texas PAC said today it has endorsed candidates in 10 state Senate races and 97 House races. The political action committee is comprised exclusively of NFIB members. “Small business is the backbone of the state’s economy,” NFIB State Director Annie Spilman said.

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Texas

News Staff

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 05:00

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in November. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times.

How To Keep Salad Greens Greener, Longer

Paul Schattenberg

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 05:00

Salad greens are among the most perishable produce items, and keeping them crisp and fresh until consumed can be a challenge, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Lessons From COVID-19: New Appreciation For Labor, Transportation

Kay Ledbetter

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 05:00

The food supply chain is still working to improve from the upheaval caused by COVID-19, but recovery and a new normal are getting closer and closer.

How To Choose The Right Fertilizer For Home Vegetable Gardens

Laura Muntean

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 05:00

Trips to the local garden center can be a bit overwhelming when trying to decide what fertilizer is best for your home vegetable garden.

SMU Alums and Boxing Fans Know This Man!

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 05:00

Terry Daniels was born four years before Don Themer, but I knew of him because he played sports at Southern Methodist University in the 1960s, and my Dad made me into a fan of theirs, since they were the closest “big” university around and because Southland Athletic sold uniforms to them.

Is That FALL In The Air?

Billie Kasper

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

The Autumnal Equinox arrived on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 8:31 a.m. CDT, so Fall has officially arrived! Forney ISD can celebrate that school is fully back in session whether it be in person or virtual.

Students Invited to Participate in 2020-2021

Students Invited to Participate in 2020-2021 Letters About Literature Texas Competition

News Staff

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 05:00

The Texas Center for the Book has launched the 2020-2021 Letters About Literature Texas contest, a program that invites students to respond to authors of books or poetry who have touched their lives. The contest opens November 4, 2020, and is open to Texas students in grades 4 through 12.