If you’re in a blended family, you’re already aware of the emotional and financial issues involved in your daily life. But what about the future? When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s never too soon for that – you’ll need to be aware of the entanglements and complexities that can get in the way of your vision for leaving the legacy you desire.
Mrs. Rea Thomas Librarian
Mrs. Glenn Roberts Homemaking Teacher
Mrs. Patsy Baker Homemaking Teacher
Mrs. Marilyn Watkins Homemaking Teacher
Mrs. Linda Glenn Homemaking Teacher
I was fortunate enough to be a student at/in Forney High School when Mrs. Rea Thomas was the Librarian; she was the “keeper” of a vast number of books and a tremendous “vertical file,” filled with all sorts of goodies. And when I returned to my home town to teach in 1973, she was still there at the “door to the books,” keeping watch so that no one defiled or removed a book and so that no one left without finding what he/she needed to complete a project or to prepare for an evening of literary perusal.
High school and middle school students in the Forney ISD Fine Arts program recently presented multiple theatrical productions. Into the Woods opened at North Forney High School and Little Women opened at Forney High School, both with limited audiences. Additionally, a scheduled content performance of Little Women allowed families to view the performance from the comfort of their home.
The Mesquite City Council approved a $227,735 contract with GSR Andrade Architects to expand the existing Mesquite Animal Shelter facility by 4,000 square feet. The expansion will include more kennels to house animals as well as a new outdoor play area. The design phase is anticipated to be completed in approximately six months with construction starting in fall 2021. The current shelter is 11,000 square feet.
I have found out that as 2020 was drawing to a close, SAMANTHA CRISWELL was recognized by the City of Mesquite as an “important female leader of our Community.” They did this while recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees all women the right to vote, by “highlighting important female leaders of our community’s past and present.”
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the new mascots for the three new schools that will open in August for the 2021-2022 school year. The mascots were nominated and voted on by students and their families that will attend the schools when they open their doors this fall. The mascot for Griffin Elementary will be the Grizzlies, the mascot for Rhodes Intermediate will be the Raptors and the mascot for Jackson Middle School will be the Jaguars. The principals of the schools, Kristie Crabtree, Griffin Elementary; Brenda Lopez, Rhodes Intermediate; and Molly Purl, Jackson Middle School announced the mascots at the board meeting.
Congratulations to Journei Qualls from Blackburn Elementary School for being named the Forney ISD Elementary Student of the Month for February. Also, Congratulations to Adesua Aigbomian from North Forney High School for being named the Forney ISD Secondary Student of the Month! Ms. Qualls and Ms. Aigbomian was recognized at the February board meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021.
Ouachita Baptist University has named 343 students to its Fall 2020 President’s List.
The students listed on the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. The university would like to recognize the following students for earning the honor for the Fall 2020 semester.
Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and scams. Estimated to affect one in 10 older adults and cost billions annually, the threat of elder financial fraud is pervasive, and especially so right now.
Maintaining a passion for school can be tough during the spring semester, particularly during an unusual academic year. Here is a round-up of tools and strategies to help motivate students and facilitate their success:
No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens, which can lead to significant damage and potentially kill plants.
Home renovation projects are significant undertakings. Working with skilled and experienced contractors can ensure projects go smoothly and are completed promptly. Timing is a big consideration for homeowners as they begin renovating their homes, and the home improvement experts at HomeAdvisor note that the following are some general timelines for popular renovation projects.
As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try.
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will be performing prescribed burns to address brush and excessive vegetative thatch at the East Fork Water Reuse Project (Wetland) in Kaufman County. The prescribed burns will be conducted over multiple days beginning in December 2020 through February 2021. The timing and conclusion of the prescribed burns will depend on local weather conditions.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599