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Forney Student-Athletes Make LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll at Angelo State University

There is a saying that if you plant a tree, you believe in tomorrow. And there is no larger group of people who believe in tomorrow than professional educators. The start of a new school year allows the planting of many types of trees in a district. There are seedlings that represent Pre-K and Kindergarteners– newly sprouted and stretching towards the light of knowledge. Then the elementary students who are growing and branching out in their acquisition of knowledge just like 7 to 10-year-old Live Oaks. Next is the amazing stretch of growth that our intermediate students experience like Willow trees with their rapid growth of canopy and height. Then our Middle School students begin branching out during their pre-teen/teen years like a Sweet Gum tree does with its wonderful star shaped leaves creating a canopy for itself. And finally, our High Schoolers who are spreading their respective “branches” by delving into the career pathways they selected and started as 9th graders as well as the extracurricular activities they participate in representing themselves and Forney ISD.

FOOTBALL Is In The Air!

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research study shows new areas for potential development of effective therapies

There was a lot of excitement in the admissions department a few weeks ago. It was a big day. All the angels were getting their wings ruffled over a big-time celebrity who was checking in.

So, Also, Did Robbie Robertson!

A pristine lawn is a source of pride for homeowners. Even the most well-maintained lawns must confront a host of challenges in a given year, and perhaps no challenge is more daunting than drought. Homeowners may feel helpless when drought strikes and begins to transform their lawns from green sources of pride to off-color eyesores. However, learning to identify signs of drought stress and what to do about it can homeowners get their lawns through dry periods.

I’m approaching another milestone - as if I needed another one.

If an A/C unit breaks it can cause numerous problems. Not having A/C over the summer, even just for a few hours, is dangerous. Service technicians in many cities are so overwhelmed this time of year, residents may have to wait a few days to receive help. Experts at Dallas Plumbing Company say there are simple things you can do to diagnose and fix A/C problems.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, local U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1.35 million fires in 2021 – an average of every 23 seconds. These fires resulted in 3,800 civilian deaths and 14,700 reported civilian injuries, but the devastation didn’t stop there. They also resulted in an estimated $15.9 billion in property damage loss.

Chuck Howley—13 Years as a Cowboy Great!

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. These concepts work well to teach children of all ages how to ask and solve questions (Science), use tools from crayons to computers (Technology), recognize problems and seek solutions (Engineering), illustrate concepts they are learning (Art), and deal with numbers, patterns, shapes, and learn organizational skills (Mathematics).