Tonight the sunset was beyond spectacular. It sat low and sinking in the sky in every shade of orange imaginable, plus a dozen or so hues that haven’t been invented yet. Two loons floated serenely on the glassy waters of the lake, their silhouettes small and dark in the foreground amongst the orange symphony overhead.
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New research is offering insights into how the world can recover and rebuild from the pandemic, along with how individuals and organizations can address issues they care about in their communities.
Cattle receiving supplemental feed at the Diamond K Ranch in Hempstead, Texas. Many producers have been providing supplemental rations, including hay, grain and cubes all summer due to poor grazing conditions.(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Courtney Sacco)
Calf prices could trend upward due to herd contraction from the drought. They hit record levels in 2014 following the 2011 drought.(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Shrinking Cattle Herd Could Equal High Calf, Beef Prices
Many homeowners are eager to step outdoors upon the return of warm weather. Outdoor living spaces have grown in popularity as more and more homeowners embrace opportunities to entertain and lounge around in their yards.
In litigation recently concluded, the City of Mesquite successfully defended the Coin-Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance passed in October 2020 and has started enforcement. The ordinance limits locations where devices are allowed and requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for businesses that desire to have more than two coin-operated amusement devices. A CUP is required to help prevent the use of such devices having adverse effects on nearby properties.
The University of Utah wishes to congratulate Daniela Gonzalez of Forney, TX who was among the more than 8,000 graduates honored during the 153rd general commencement ceremony on May 5, 2022. The Class of 2022 includes students who graduated in summer 2021, fall 2021 and spring 2022.
Brett Herman of Forney graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Abilene Christian University.
The snap of a flag flying in the wind makes a crisp sound. The applause at the end of a performance makes a thundering sound. And the movement of students leaving a school hallway at the end of the day creates a fading-to-silence sound.
On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at approximately 8:20 AM, Detectives with the Forney Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the 1500 block of Wyler Drive in Forney. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of alleged possession of child pornography. The suspect in the case was arrested earlier the same day on warrants related to the investigation.
Landscape plants and turfgrass are taking a beating under the extended high temperatures and drought. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Adam Russell)
Sprinklers can save turfgrass, but homeowners should be mindful of timing and application duration for effective and efficient watering. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Plants scorched by the summer sun in hanging baskets. Many plants need help to survive during an extended period of high temperatures and drought. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Adam Russell)
Summer is always a challenging time for Texas ornamental and vegetable gardens, but a record heat wave and drought have made it especially difficult to keep plants from turning brown and crispy. So, how can we manage our gardens until rain and cooler temperatures bring relief?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on April 26, 2022. Credit: Eric Lee for The Texas Tribune
Attorney General Ken Paxton is escalating his feud with the State Bar of Texas by banning his office’s lawyers from speaking at any events organized by the bar.
When many people hear the words “estate planning,” they assume it’s just for the wealthy. But that’s not the case because everyone can benefit from an estate plan. And when you’re creating one, you’ll want to avoid some common mistakes.
Mesquite beans make great tasting ‘coffee’ and highly nutritious flour for baking
Everything in the natural world serves a purpose. That purpose might not always be easy to identify, but everything from a lowly earthworm to a giraffe fits into a unique slot in the big scheme of things. Take the mesquite tree for instance. To many ranchers it’s just a needless plant that sucks water from the soil and quickly covers land that could be used for grazing cattle. But the tree also has long served many useful purposes for man. It’s been proven that the beans and roots of the mesquite tree made up over 20 percent of the diet of Native Americans living in the southwest, especially in Texas where 70 percent of mesquite trees grow. Mesquite furnishes shade for livestock and habitats for wildlife. It provides food and cover for many bird species, white-tail and mule deer, feral hogs and many small mammals native to Texas.
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
