News
News from area colleges. . .
Kently Northcutt Initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa
Do You Remember BACCALAUREATE SERVICES Prior to Commencements?
Forney High School—CLASS of 1957
The Funeral
The following is a true story. It happened in rural Georgia. Last week. The names shall remain anonymous, to protect the guilty.
BBB Warning: Searching for Financial Aid Options? Be Wary of Scams
As the June 30 federal FAFSA deadline approaches, many students are searching and applying for grants and scholarships to fund their college education. With average tuition increasing, paying for a college degree continues to be a challenging obstacle to overcome for prospective students. A challenge that is made more difficult by scammers looking to take advantage of students and parents searching for financial aid opportunities.
The Scoop On Seniors
The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney is located at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has many resources available to gardeners, including horticulturists and Master Gardener volunteers. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
The Power of Flowers: How to Keep Your Garden Colorful Through the Summer
Since April showers did indeed bring May flowers for much of the state, now is the time to think about continuing that color through the rest of spring and the upcoming summer months.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Leonard Water Treatment Plant
New plant is treating water from Bois d’Arc Lake for the NTMWD service area
Make Your Memorial Day Barbecue a Success
Summer unofficially starts with the arrival of Memorial Day at the end of May. Although it is a holiday designed to honor American military personnel who have died in various wars, it also serves double-duty as a chance to gather with friends and loved ones and enjoy the return of the warm-weather entertaining season.