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One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier and make better decisions when choosing what foods to eat. But a recent study by Texas A&M AgriLife researchers shows there are often competing and conflicting forces at work when making food choices.

Toyota of Rockwall recently presented the 2020-2021 Forney ISD District Teachers of the Year with cars to drive for free for six months for being named the District’s Teachers of the Year!

Thank you to the Johnson Elementary School PTO for their donation to Johnson Elementary. The Johnson Elementary PTO donated more than $12,000 to the school. Johnson Elementary Principal, Nancy McElroy (center) accepted the donation. The Forney ISD Board of Trustees approved the donation at the January monthly board meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022.

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Whether it’s to spend more time exploring the great outdoors or enjoying the company of family and friends, we all want to find more time in our busy schedules to do the things we love. While work at home and at the office always seems to be beckoning, no one wants to be tied down by housework and/or a to-do list.

The lunar new year is celebrated in many cultures, but perhaps no celebration garners as much attention as China’s.

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Valentine’s Day is no longer just for the happy couples. Whether you’re married, dating or content being single, there are ways for everyone to celebrate love of all kinds, including romance in 2022, regardless of relationship status.

For most of us, teaching seventh-grade English would be akin to an eternal assignment teaching flying monkeys to sit still. Just thinking about it, we might feel Dorothy’s terror at being carried away. But not for Miss Smith.

One of the most important skills kids can learn is empathy -- the ability to understand how others are feeling. A valuable social skill that’s often the mark of a good leader, empathy aids in communication and helps people build connections with others. Here are some ways you can teach your child empathy:

On Friday, January 7th, 2022, Forney Police conducted surveillance on a residence in the 200 block of Giddings in Forney, TX. Three subjects with warrants for attempted murder out of Louisiana were known to be at the residence.

The Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) of Texas recently held a convention in Houston, Texas and announced high school dance students that were selected to the TDEA All-State performance. One of the dancers selected was North Forney High School dance student Alexis Thompson.

Deer seasons in Texas (with a few exceptions) are coming to a close. Of course, deer hunting will continue on TPWD managed ranches where the state sets harvest limits. On these ranches hunting is allowed with all legal means from the beginning of bow season through February and deer are tagged with special tags provided by TPWD rather than the tags on one’s hunting license.