Jerry M. Flook, a native of Garland, and former resident of Forney, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was a graduate of SMU and taught Biological Science at the high school & college levels and was a sixth generation Texan with life long interest in family and local history. He was also a member of Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Medical school is never far from the minds of students who aspire to be doctors. The Princeton Review says that medical school takes four years to complete, after which individuals will also spend three to eight years in residency. When all is said and done, an individual who entered college at 18 may not become a doctor until he or she is 29, if not older.
When my husband died three years ago one of the first thoughts I had was, “I’m not going to be a widow.”
Caregivers come from all walks of life. Doctors and nurses may be the frontline medical providers people encounter most frequently, but there are plenty of others who do their part to maintain the well-being of individuals, including home health aides.
You know that feeling of being bored behind the wheel? So bored that you just can’t help but check your phone? Yeah, that feeling. Instant gratification is only inches away, right up to the moment your car is airborne at 70 mph.
Forney Messenger Photojournalist Jason Bowie was able to get some excellent photos of the April 8th solar eclipse. Jason was set up in Crandall.
Luke’s friend Kenneth Shephard with a good ‘eater size’ gar.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to pursue acquisition of approximately 477 acres for a new state park in exchange for approximately 43 noncontiguous acres from Boca Chica State Park.
Chill hours have been sufficient for most fruit crops in the Winter Garden area, but more may be required for some Hill County and North Texas fruit crops. (Michael Miller/ Texas A&M AgriLife)
While it is too early to tell about the impact of chill hours for fruits grown in higher chill areas of the state, current conditions are good for the lowto- mid chill areas, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Someone very close to me has dementia. Boy is it difficult to watch. I am not quite sure how to support those I love that are even closer to this person. Can you give me any ideas?
The E! Terrell Entertainment Series is proud to present “The Starlets” in its finale performance for the 2023-2024 concert season. Celebrating the immensely popular girl groups of the 50s & 60s in a one-of-a-kind concert event, E! Terrell brings back cherished memories for those who grew up when sock hops, juke boxes, hot rods, and drive-in movies ruled the social scene of the day. The fun begins at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday evening, April 25, 2024.
Being a grandparent is spectacular. You finally get to use those amazing ideas you wanted to do with your own kids but were never able to because you kept having to reprimand them for things like making fart noises with their mouths in public or sliding down the aisles of the grocery store on their knees. Because, with grand-parenting, you work in smaller blocks of time, you see. For instance, here’s a 3 hour window. You’ve been asked to watch little Jill and Jack while mom has an appointment. So, you drag out rocks and craft paint and an old shower curtain and have a rock painting session. Sure, they wind up with turquoise tipped highlights and a little sepia brown (ok, a lot) on their T-shirts, but that’s ok. You don’t have to clean them up. They’re leaving soon! If they argue, just let them argue. You won’t have to be their apt audience for long. They’re leaving soon! Let them play Taylor Swift at top volume on the Google Hub. They’re leaving soon! Hype them up with party toast and Sour Patch Kids. You don’t have to control them. They’re leaving soon! You can do anything. Flex your grandma swag muscle. You have earned this right. You lived through the proper care and feeding of their parent, for crying out loud. It’s time to have some fun. Incidentally, party toast is just regular toast with melted chocolate and sprinkles on the top. You’re welcome.
The Internal Revenue Service reports that the deadline to file a 2023 tax return is Monday, April 15, 2024. The vast majority of taxpayers will have no issue filing by the deadline, but some may not be able to file on time. In such instances, taxpayers can apply for an extension of time to file.
Caregivers, whether they're medical professional or informal caregivers like family members, are integral components of many health care teams. Caregivers work tirelessly for the benefit of a person in need, although the job often proves humbling and even overwhelming.
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
