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Looking for a memorable Valentine’s Day surprise? The East Texas Arboretum is excited to host a Bouquet Building Workshop on Saturday, February 8th, at 11:00 AM. This handson workshop is perfect for anyone looking to craft a thoughtful gift, preserve their own bouquets, or learn how to grow beautiful flowers at home.

Trinity Valley Community College Continuing Education is excited to offer free Medicare Educational workshops in the spring of 2025.

Slow cooking is a popular way to prepare meals. From barbecue to simmering to braising, the methods of slow cooking vary considerably.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamt of breaking down barriers and ending discrimination based on skin color, religion, personal beliefs, and much more. Indeed, Dr. King was a visionary and a leader whose life was tragically cut short before he could see the many fruits of his labor.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas began the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas.

A four-part workshop is being offered in Terrell, aimed at enhancing dementia care through hands-on training and proven techniques. Led by certified dementia care professional Isabel Maria, the workshop is designed to equip caregivers with the skills needed to create a positive, supportive environment for those living with dementia, while also promoting self-care for the caregivers themselves.

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It’s not unheard of for people to turn over a healthy leaf at the start of a new year. After a holiday season filled with social engagements and diet-busting meals, it’s no surprise many celebrants view January as a time to right the dietary ship.

In the November 2022 election, Forney voters approved Proposition E, allocating $52.7 million for road and infrastructure upgrades. These projects include the expansion of Lovers Lane, a connection between FM 548 and Monitor Boulevard, an extension of Community Park Road, and a potential grade separation (bridge) over the railroad tracks.

Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper. SoySeal ink. Still warm. It’s a unique scent.

Living a happier, healthier life often begins in the kitchen. From lunches on the go to sit-down family meals, keeping flavor at the center of your meal planning is key to maintaining healthy habits.

The popularity of vegan diets is on the rise as people increasingly turn to plantbased eating.

Every time there is a winter weather watch or warning, school districts go into “do we cancel? mode”. I also have to make the decision to open or close depending on the weather. Many people may complain about the closures, but I applaud the decision to err on the side of caution. The community that is Forney ISD is composed of not just the students that live in the district but all of the staff that live in and out of the district. The logistics of parent transport and the bus transport with ice accumulation a possibility as well as travel time for parents coming back to the schools to pick up their students must be factored into the decision. So, thank you Dr. Terry for making the choice for student safety as the most important factor.