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Where are you right now? Look at your feet.

Where are you right now? Look at your feet.

It’s very easy to get caught in the loop of only worrying about tomorrow or replaying the past. A good teacher once said, “Look at your feet. Are they where they are supposed to be? Are they headed in the direction you want to be going?” Of course, when this statement is made, the reaction can be “What?” or “That is so lame.” The better reaction is, “Let me look and see where they are pointing me.” There is much to be learned from paying attention to the direction your feet and ultimately your head are pointing towards.

Texas Drought, Winter Took Toll on Residential Lawns, Turfgrass

Drought and harsh winter weather has taken a toll on lawns throughout Texas leaving many homeowners wondering what can be done to restore turfgrass this summer. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)

Texas Drought, Winter Took Toll on Residential Lawns, Turfgrass

Young-Ki Jo, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service plant pathologist in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Bryan-College Station, inspects a turfgrass soil sample with a group of Texas A&M University students. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)

Texas Drought, Winter Took Toll on Residential Lawns, Turfgrass

AgriLife Extension expert provides tips to restore turfgrass

Who Do You Trust with Your Social Security Number?

Who Do You Trust with Your Social Security Number?

If your gym asked you for your email password, would you give it to them? I would wager that you would tell them, “No,” and then ask why they would even need it. The idea that you need to provide something so sensitive to lift weights should seem laughable. However, were they to say they required your SSN in order to move forward with your registration, you probably wouldn’t think twice. From gym memberships to job applications, we treat this nine-digit number as a standard piece of information to hand out willingly. No matter who you are or how much you have in the bank, your Social Security Number (SSN) is worth stealing and the odds are that you are trusting too many people with it. A simple shift in your mindset can save you from massive headaches down the road.

McDonald’s Celebrates Grimace’s Birthday in North Texas with Special Meal & Shake

Whether you’ve attended an epic party at the Play-Place or swapped the fancy dinner for what you were really craving (hello, Mc-Nuggets), we know birthdays with McDonald’s hold a special place in our fans’ hearts. Now, we’re inviting everyone to create new birthday memories with us... this time, in honor of their fuzzy purple bestie. Get your party hat ready, ‘cause we’re celebrating Grimace’s birthday.

Celebrate Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth

In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later.

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Reeves Henry Historic Site Dedication

On October 5th, 1899, Edward H.R. Green, president of the Texas Midland Railroad purchased a 2-cylinder, 6-horsepower vehicle from the St. Louis Gas Car Company. The trip was from Terrell, Kaufman County, to Dallas, passing through Forney. While in Forney, the water tank was damaged, and they had to stop for repairs. Tradition says that a local African American blacksmith named Reeves Henry was able to make the repairs quickly and Mr. Green was on his way again. This resulted in Reeves Henry being the first automobile mechanic in Texas.

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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599