Lifestyle

Thanks to the dedication of CISD’s Student Nutrition group, families can rest assured their students will be fed throughout the district’s COVID-19 closure. The district started a curbside meal pick-up program March 23rd to serve its students breakfast and lunch.

I, like many folks I know and see, sometimes suffer from tunnel vision and do not see the BIG PICTURE. I grouse and groan and complain and make myself and others miserable! Years ago, my BOYS would have called me “Oscar, the Grouch.” And they would have been right! I would today sometimes be in the proper place if someone placed me into a garbage can!

Congratulations to the Forney ISD Students of the Month for March! The secondary student of the month is Tyler Henry from North Forney High School and the elementary student of the month is Addyson Smith from Johnson Elementary School. The Forney ISD Board of Trustess recognized both students at the March board meeting on Monday, March 2.

Congratulations to the Forney ISD Swim and Dive Team Members who qualified for the State UIL Swim and Dive Meet! The Forney ISD Board of Trustees recognized the student athletes at the March board meeting on Monday, March 2.

According to Museum Manager, Kendall Milton, the Spellman Museum of Forney History will be hosting a new temporary exhibit, A President’s Vision.

This past Saturday, February 8th 2020, the North Forney High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble kicked off their competitive season in the North Texas Colorguard Association. The 2019 season ended with the group performing in the WGI World Championship, and they are the current silver medalist champions.

From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness. Specifically, researchers

When it comes to financial resolutions, a new survey suggests that creating a plan to pay for college should be top of mind for more families. Only 54 percent of

The Alpha Tau chapter of DKG (Delta Kappa Gamma) Society International celebrated the “season” at their annual Christmas brunch held at Prayer Lavender Garden in Rockwall, Texas. Thirteen members visited

Excitement for a new year abounds on January 1. Baby New Year is one of the more recognizable symbols of the New Year’s holiday, particularly in print advertisements and television

For quite a while I have been wishing for an event where I would have the opportunity to spend a day with the many friends and readers I have been

What an incredible year Forney Education Foundation has had in 2019! The partnerships that developed over the last 12 months have benefitted not only FEF but also the students in

There are many hidden spots in Forney. Recently, I found a place where a beautiful blue and green feathered peacock greeted me at the gate. A place where animals inspire