Schools & Sports

OUTDOOR IMAGES

News Staff

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:00

Those of us in the media often refer to photographs as ‘images’. This past week, I was looking through some ‘images’ I have in the form of color slides, film negatives, prints and digital images.

Signs you might be overtraining

News Staff

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:00

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Many people find that pairing a nutritious, wellbalanced diet with routine exercise is a successful formula for a long and healthy life. People typically know when to stop eating.

The similarities and differences between rugby and football

News Staff

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:00

Fall and winter are prime seasons for scholastic athletes. Two of the more popular sports fans can enjoy this time of year include rugby and American football. These games share many similarities, but they also have some notable differences.

Catching and eating “Fryer” size catfish

News Staff

Thu, 07/25/2019 - 05:00

I was well into my twenties before I set down to a platter of catfish fillets. I was raised eating catfish either fried whole or cut into ‘steaks’. My Dad probably didn’t even know what a ‘fillet’ was.

Forney Velocity Track and Field Team Headed to State Meet

News Staff

Thu, 07/25/2019 - 05:00

The Forney Velocity track & field team recently competed in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation regional meet held in Commerce, TX with great success. Ten members of the team qualified for the state meet to be held in College Station on July 25-28th.

North Forney’s “Fly Boyz” Soar at State 7-on-7 Tournament Only 5A School in Championship Bracket

News Staff

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 05:00

After a successful trip to the State 7-on-7 Tournament in College Station, TX last month, it appears the North Forney football program may be back on track.

WISH I HAD THOUGHT OF IT!

News Staff

Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00

OUTDOORS Did you ever see a new, innovative product or way of doing something that made you stop and think, “WOW, why didn’t I think of this?” As a lifelong outdoors person, I have occasionally come across such products.

TAMU-Commerce Lions Softball Team Concludes FANTASTIC Season Highest-ever finish in LSC Standings

News Staff

Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00

Although Harry Power and I did not get to follow the Lady Lions Softball Team in person this year, I did try to keep up with them in other ways, and they were AWESOME!

Destination—Globe Life Park Local Church Members Cheer on the Rangers!

News Staff

Thu, 06/27/2019 - 05:00

Matt Swarbrick, Certified Wealth Adviser for Thrivent Financial, had been working to help our church members and others attend a Texas Rangers game by hosting a “Thrivent Night at the Park.

WILD PORK? MAKE HAM!

News Staff

Thu, 06/27/2019 - 05:00

OUTDOORS It’s great to have friends that share your interests; friends you can bounce ideas off of and discover and perfect new ways of doing things. I have such a friend in Deryl Markgraf. Deryl and I met a few years ago and became instant friends.