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Forney Student-Athlete Wins Holland’s Award at Angelo State University
Fourteen Angelo State University student-athletes, including Cassidy Hill of Forney, TX, were honored with 2022-23 Holland’s Awards at the ASU Athletics Department’s annual Holland’s Sports Banquet on April 18.
We Attended a Sell-Out “WORLD PREMIERE”
Mesquite Arts Theatre: DEATH BY DESIGN
Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2023 Winners
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is pleased to announce the Texas division winners of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest for 2023.
Mental Health and Suicide
Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates across the country have led the observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events, and screenings. It raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. Cities and businesses across the country hold various events to support mental health and open up the lines of communication. Many websites provide ideas for businesses to support their employees during the month of May and beyond.
Pay Attention to Safety When Using Spring Lawn Mowers & Other Outdoor Power Equipment
Know Your Machine, Review Safety Procedures and Follow Manufacturer’s Guidance
CAROL BURNETT Is Now Ninety (90) Years Young!
Still More Active Than Many “Much Youngers”
Housing for chicks should include a warm area with a heat lamp and an are where chicks can escape the heat. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)
Chicks that are active and clean are likely more healthy than chicks appearing lethargic. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)
5 Tips to Raise Happy, Healthy Baby Chicks
Set yourself and your backyard chickens up for success by doing your homework before buying chicks this spring
To add an immediate pop of color, nurseries and home garden centers have hanging baskets of perennials and annuals now in stock for warmer weather. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Roses have higher fertilizer requirements than some other flowers in spring gardens. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush are popular with wildflower watchers as the weather warms, but drought means they may not be as plentiful as in past years. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Gardeners may want to hold off on planting hot-season crops like melons until the weather warms up a bit. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Spring’s Roller Coaster Temperatures Impact Gardens
From fertilizing and weeding to bagworms and aphids, horticulturalist offers tips
This International Space Station crew enjoyed a variety of space foods during a Thanksgiving meal while on their lengthy mission. (Photo courtesy of NASA)
Texas A&M food science and technology students prepare food at the Space Food Research Facility on the Texas A&M campus. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)
What’s for ‘Launch’? Space Food Reaching New Heights
NASA and Texas A&M collaboration light years beyond ‘cubes and tubes’ of yesterday
Pictured: Forney ISD School Board President Greg Pharris with Superintendent Dr. Justin Terry, Board Members Chad Johnson, Hanna Bateman, Katrina Burkhalter, Becky Dobbs, and Teachers of the Year, Kimberly Kelly and Corey Graves.
Kimberly Kelly and Corey Graves Named Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 District Teachers of the Year! They were chosen by a panel of judges with representatives from businesses, the community, and retired educators. The district is proud to have you represent Forney ISD!
April Showers Bring May Flowers
We all know this wonderful saying, and as is common in these types of sayings, there is a truth in them. And since April is almost over, it’s time to look for those flowers!